Natural Health Products Ingredients Database

WHAT'S NEW

What's New is a listing of modifications to the NHPID since the last update. This page was most recently revised on January 10, 2025.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The updates to the NHPID listed below apply to the most recent version of the web-based Product Licence Application (web PLA) form. All new product licence application submissions must use the web PLA form.


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New Ingredients

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.

NHPID Name:
Octadecane

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Tuber Magnatum Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Artemisia Annua Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Silver fluoride

Role:
No Role

NHPID Name:
Desamido Collagen

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Ceramide AS

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Artesunate

Role:
Non-NHP

NHPID Name:
Melaleuca Glomerata Leaf/Stem Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal


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Removed Ingredients

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.

No Changes.


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Revised NHPID Names

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.

Old NHPID Name:
Aspalathus linearis Leaf

New NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf


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Revised Proper and Common Names

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Removed Common Name(s):
Aspalathus linearis Extract

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Extract

New Common Name(s):
Aspalathus linearis extract

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf

Removed Common Name(s):
Aspalathus linearis Leaf

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf

New Common Name(s):
Aspalathus linearis leaf

NHPID Name:
Resveratrol

Removed Proper Name(s):
(E)-5-(p-Hydroxystyryl)resorcinol; trans-3,4',5-Trihydroxystilbene

NHPID Name:
Resveratrol

New Proper Name(s):
(E)-5-(p-Hydroxystyryl)resorcinol; trans-3,4',5-Trihydroxystilbene

NHPID Name:
Passiflora edulis

New Common Name(s):
Passion fruit


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New Roles

In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.

No Changes.


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Revised Restrictions

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.

NHPID Name:
5-HTP

Medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
General

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For oral use only.

NHPID Name:
Resveratrol

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only.

NHPID Name:
Titanium dioxide

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Not permitted as a non-medicinal ingredient in sunscreens.

NHPID Name:
Zinc oxide

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
When it is not associated with a health claim but with a valid purpose, zinc oxide is allowed to be used as a non-medicinal ingredient in the minimum concentration necessary to achieve the excipient effect.


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Other Ingredient Modifications

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification different from those listed above, such as new source material, new preparation type, or new sub-ingredient relationship, etc.

NHPID Name:
Magnesium creatine chelate

New Additional Details added :
Different structures have been proposed as possible for magnesium creatine chelate. As different ligand-to-metal molar ratios may exist for this chemical substance, the information and/or documentation provided as part of an application for the licensing of a product containing this source ingredient should allow confirmation of the content and/or percentage composition of magnesium creatine chelate in terms of creatine and magnesium.

NHPID Name:
Melatonin

New Source Material(s) added:
Solanum lycopersicum (Parts: Fruit)

NHPID Name:
Solanum lycopersicum

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Melatonin

NHPID Name:
Spermidine

New Source Material(s) added:
Oryza sativa (Parts: Seed germ)

NHPID Name:
Oryza sativa

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Spermidine

NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed collagen

New Source Material(s) added:
Andrias davidianus (Parts: Skin)

NHPID Name:
Fluoride

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Silver fluoride

NHPID Name:
Silver

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Silver fluoride

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Extract

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf

Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Plant and plant material

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf

New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Powdered

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf/Stalk Extract

Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Extract

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract

Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Extract

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract

Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized; Extract liquid standardized

NHPID Name:
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer

NHPID Name:
Resveratrol

Modification:
Removed Other registry numbers:31100-06-8

NHPID Name:
Fruit Blend

Modification:
Revised Organism group:Fruit species

NHPID Name:
Fruit Blend

Modification:
Removed Included Genus Species: Ananas comosus; Citrullus lanatus

NHPID Name:
Fruit Blend

Modification:
New Included Genus Species: Ananas comosus var. comosus; Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus; Cocos nucifera; Cucurbita pepo; Musa acuminata; Passiflora edulis; Prunus domestica; Psidium guajava; Rubus plicatus

NHPID Name:
Vegetable Blend

Modification:
Revised Organism group: Vegetable species

NHPID Name:
Vegetable Blend

Modification:
Removed Included Genus Species: Brassica oleracea

NHPID Name:
Vegetable Blend

Modification:
New Included Genus Species: Allium porrum; Bergera koenigii; Bixa orellana; Brassica oleracea var. italica; Capsicum annuum; Ipomoea batatas; Lantana camara; Moringa oleifera; Ocimum tenuiflorum; Sesbania grandiflora; Spinacia oleracea; Wrightia tinctoria; Zea mays

NHPID Name:
Fruit and Vegetable Blend

Modification:
Revised Organism group: Fruit and vegetable species

NHPID Name:
Fruit and Vegetable Blend

Modification:
Removed Included Genus Species: Ananas comosus; Brassica oleracea; Citrullus lanatus

NHPID Name:
Fruit and Vegetable Blend

Modification:
New Included Genus Species: Ananas comosus var. comosus; Aristotelia chilensis; Aronia melanocarpa; Barbarea verna; Brassica oleracea var. italica; Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus; Citrus reticulata; Euterpe oleracea; Medicago sativa; Prunus cerasus; Prunus domestica; Ribes nigrum; Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra; Spinacia oleracea; Vaccinium cespitosum; Vaccinium membranaceum; Vaccinium ovalifolium; Vaccinium uliginosum; Vaccinium vitis-idaea; Vitis labrusca

NHPID Name:
Conjugated linoleic acid

Modification:
Revised Schedule 1:Synthetic duplicate

NHPID Name:
Conjugated linoleic acid

Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 6 (a synthetic duplicate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

NHPID Name:
Glucosylceramides

New Source Material(s) added:
Oryza sativa (Parts: Seed bran)

NHPID Name:
Oryza sativa

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Glucosylceramides

NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient


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Monograph Modifications

In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.

Modification:
Nosodes

Modification:
Counterirritants

Modification:
Antioxidants

Modification:
Haematococcus pluvialis extract

Modification:
Gentian - Gentiana Lutea

Modification:
Alpha-Galactosidase

Modification:
Frankincense - Boswellia Sacra - Oral

Modification:
Frankincense - Boswellia Sacra Buccal

Modification:
Organotherapy

Modification:
Oligotherapy

Modification:
Flower Essences

Modification:
Lithotherapy

Modification:
Gemmotherapy

Modification:
Sage - Salvia Officinalis Oral

Modification:
Resveratrol

Modification:
Saw Palmetto - Serenoa Repens

Modification:
Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Modification:
Bovine Colostrum

Modification:
Seal Oil

Modification:
Medicated Vapours


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AbLS Modifications

In this update, the following abbreviated labelling standards were added or modified.

No Changes.


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Controlled Vocabulary Modifications

In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, methods of preparation, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.

Modification:
Dosage Forms: Tablet, for solution

Modification:
Dosage Forms: Solution, concentrated

Modification:
Dosage Forms: Plaster

Modification:
New Dosage Forms: Soft chew

Modification:
New Test Method(s) added: Neutron Activation Analysis


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Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications

In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.

No Changes.

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