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 March 28, 2025.
- Announcements
- New Ingredients
- Removed Ingredients
- Revised NHPID Names
- Revised Proper and Common Names
- New Roles
- Revised Restrictions
- Other Ingredient Modifications
- Monograph Modifications
- AbLS Modifications
- Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
- Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
- Previous What's New
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.
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Glycine Tomentella
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Total gingerols, gingerdiones and shogaols
Role:
Component
NHPID Name:
Ganoderma Tsugae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lauryl Olivate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal and Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Algal Agar Hydrolysate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Neoagarotetraose
Role:
No Role
NHPID Name:
Limnospira fusiformis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Limnospira indica
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dialium Corbisieri
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Collagen Amino Acids
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polypinene
Role:
Non-medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
No Changes.
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
Old NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil Rectified
New NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Old NHPID Name:
Retinol/Saccharomyces polypeptide
New NHPID Name:
Retinol/Saccharomyces Polypeptide
Old NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
New NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Old NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
New NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Old NHPID Name:
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
New NHPID Name:
Borage Oil
Old NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
New NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
Old NHPID Name:
Alpha S1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
New NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
Old NHPID Name:
Arthrospira maxima
New NHPID Name:
Limnospira maxima
Old NHPID Name:
Arthrospira platensis
New NHPID Name:
Limnospira platensis
Old NHPID Name:
Spirulina platensis whole
New NHPID Name:
Spirulina
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
p-Cresol
Removed Proper Name(s):
1-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzene; Phenol, 4-methyl-; p-Methylphenol
NHPID Name:
m-Cresol
Removed Proper Name(s):
1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene; m-Methylphenol; Phenol, 3-methyl-
NHPID Name:
m-Cresol
Removed Common Name(s):
meta-Cresol
NHPID Name:
o-Cresol
Removed Proper Name(s):
1-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzene; Phenol, 2-methyl-
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Removed Proper Name(s):
Birch Tar Oil Rectified
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Removed Common Name(s):
Birch Tar Oil Rectified; Sweet birch; No English equivalent to synonym "Bouleau acajou"
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
New Proper Name(s):
Birch tar oil, rectified
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
New Common Name(s):
Birch tar oil, rectified
NHPID Name:
Carbamide peroxide
Removed Proper Name(s):
Urea, compd. with hydrogen peroxide (1:1)
NHPID Name:
Carbamide peroxide
New Proper Name(s):
Urea, compd. with hydrogen peroxide (1:1)
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
Removed Proper Name(s):
Disodium carbonate, compound with hydrogen peroxide (2:3)
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
New Proper Name(s):
Carbonic acid, disodium salt, compd. with hydrogen peroxide (2:3)
NHPID Name:
Retinyl Linoleate
Removed Proper Name(s):
Retinol, 9,12-octadecadienoate, (Z,Z)-
NHPID Name:
Retinyl Linoleate
New Proper Name(s):
Retinol, 9,12-octadecadienoate, (Z,Z)-
NHPID Name:
Retinol/Saccharomyces Polypeptide
Removed Common Name(s):
Retinol/Saccharomyces polypeptide
NHPID Name:
Retinol/Saccharomyces Polypeptide
Removed Proper Name(s):
Retinol/Saccharomyces polypeptide
NHPID Name:
Retinol/Saccharomyces Polypeptide
New Common Name(s):
Retinol/Saccharomyces polypeptide
NHPID Name:
Retinol/Saccharomyces Polypeptide
New Proper Name(s):
Retinol/Saccharomyces polypeptide
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Removed Common Name(s):
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
New Common Name(s):
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Removed Common Name(s):
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
New Common Name(s):
Bambusa arundinacea stem powder
NHPID Name:
Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract
Removed Common Name(s):
Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract
NHPID Name:
Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract
New Common Name(s):
Sasa veitchii leaf extract
NHPID Name:
Sasa senanensis
Removed Common Name(s):
Sasa senanensis
NHPID Name:
Sasa senanensis
New Common Name(s):
Kumai-zasa
NHPID Name:
Borage Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Borage Seed Oil; Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
NHPID Name:
Borage Oil
New Common Name(s):
Borage seed oil
NHPID Name:
Aloe vera
Removed Common Name(s):
Curaçao aloe
NHPID Name:
Aloe vera
New Common Name(s):
Curaçao aloe
NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
Removed Common Name(s):
alpha-Casozepine
NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
New Common Name(s):
alpha-Casozepine; alphaS1-Casein (f91-100)
NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
Removed Proper Name(s):
alpha-Casozepine
NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
New Proper Name(s):
alphaS1-Casein (f91-100)
NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
Removed Common Name(s):
Alphas1-Casein hydrolysate; Alpha S1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate; Milk protein hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
New Common Name(s):
alphaS1-Casein tryptic hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
Removed Proper Name(s):
Alpha S1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
New Proper Name(s):
alphaS1-Casein hydrolysate; alphaS1-Casein tryptic hydrolysate; Milk protein hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
Serenoa repens
Removed Common Name(s):
Saw-palmetto
NHPID Name:
Serenoa repens
New Common Name(s):
Saw-palmetto
NHPID Name:
Taiwanofungus camphoratus
Removed Common Name(s):
Taiwanofungus camphoratus
NHPID Name:
Taiwanofungus camphoratus
New Common Name(s):
Stout camphor fungus
NHPID Name:
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
New Common Name(s):
Pinus sylvestris (Scotch pine) leaf oil
NHPID Name:
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Hemp seed oil
NHPID Name:
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
New Common Name(s):
Hemp seed oil
NHPID Name:
Limnospira maxima
Removed Proper Name(s):
Arthrospira maxima
NHPID Name:
Limnospira maxima
New Proper Name(s):
Limnospira maxima
NHPID Name:
Limnospira platensis
Removed Proper Name(s):
Arthrospira platensis
NHPID Name:
Limnospira platensis
New Proper Name(s):
Limnospira platensis
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Maxima Extract
Removed Proper Name(s):
Arthrospira maxima
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Maxima Extract
New Proper Name(s):
Limnospira maxima
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Removed Proper Name(s):
Arthrospira platensis
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Platensis Extract
New Proper Name(s):
Limnospira platensis
NHPID Name:
Spirulina
Removed Proper Name(s):
Arthrospira platensis
NHPID Name:
Spirulina
New Proper Name(s):
Limnospira platensis
NHPID Name:
Spirulina
Removed Common Name(s):
Spirulina platensis whole
NHPID Name:
Spirulina
New Common Name(s):
Spirulina
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Chloroform
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Borage Oil
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
No role
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Retinal
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.01% in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 0.05% in other products.
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For oral use only.
NHPID Name:
Carbamide peroxide
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For buccal, dental, or topical use only, if not contributing to the product's claims. Not permitted for use in products intended for application to the genital area. Up to 10% in products for use on eyelashes or eyebrows, which must be sold for professional use only and associated with the following directions of use and risk statement, respectively: For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. Up to 10% (as applied) in hair products. The following is applicable to buccal and dental use: Not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age. The pH of products to be applied to the tooth or teeth must be greater than or equal to 4.0. If a buccal or dental product contains more than the equivalent of 3% hydrogen peroxide, the salivary peroxide levels must not exceed 3% during the use of the product as per the directions of use. Duration of use: For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner. Risk statements: Avoid swallowing the product, avoid contact with eyes, and avoid direct contact of the active surface of the product with the gums and/or salivary flow. If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.
NHPID Name:
Calcium peroxide
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For buccal, dental, or topical use only, if not contributing to the product's claims. Not permitted for use in products intended for application to the genital area. Up to 10% in products for use on eyelashes or eyebrows, which must be sold for professional use only and associated with the following directions of use and risk statement, respectively: For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. Up to 10% (as applied) in hair products. The following is applicable to buccal and dental use: Not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age. The pH of products to be applied to the tooth or teeth must be greater than or equal to 4.0. If a buccal or dental product contains more than the equivalent of 3% hydrogen peroxide, the salivary peroxide levels must not exceed 3% during the use of the product as per the directions of use. Duration of use: For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner. Risk statements: Avoid swallowing the product, avoid contact with eyes, and avoid direct contact of the active surface of the product with the gums and/or salivary flow. If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.
NHPID Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For buccal, dental, or topical use only, if not contributing to the product's claims. Not permitted for use in products intended for application to the genital area. Up to 10% in products for use on eyelashes or eyebrows, which must be sold for professional use only and associated with the following directions of use and risk statement, respectively: For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. Up to 10% (as applied) in hair products. The following is applicable to buccal and dental use: Not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age. The pH of products to be applied to the tooth or teeth must be greater than or equal to 4.0. If a buccal or dental product contains more than the equivalent of 3% hydrogen peroxide, the salivary peroxide levels must not exceed 3% during the use of the product as per the directions of use. Duration of use: For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner. Risk statements: Avoid swallowing the product, avoid contact with eyes, and avoid direct contact of the active surface of the product with the gums and/or salivary flow. If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For buccal, dental, or topical use only, if not contributing to the product's claims. Not permitted for use in products intended for application to the genital area. Up to 10% in products for use on eyelashes or eyebrows, which must be sold for professional use only and associated with the following directions of use and risk statement, respectively: For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. Up to 10% (as applied) in hair products. The following is applicable to buccal and dental use: Not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age. The pH of products to be applied to the tooth or teeth must be greater than or equal to 4.0. If a buccal or dental product contains more than the equivalent of 3% hydrogen peroxide, the salivary peroxide levels must not exceed 3% during the use of the product as per the directions of use. Duration of use: For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner. Risk statements: Avoid swallowing the product, avoid contact with eyes, and avoid direct contact of the active surface of the product with the gums and/or salivary flow. If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.
NHPID Name:
all-trans-Retinol
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.2% total retinol equivalents in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 1% total retinol equivalents in other products.
NHPID Name:
all-trans-Retinyl acetate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.2% total retinol equivalents in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 1% total retinol equivalents in other products.
NHPID Name:
all-trans-Retinyl palmitate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.2% total retinol equivalents in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 1% total retinol equivalents in other products.
NHPID Name:
all-trans-Retinyl propionate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.2% total retinol equivalents in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 1% total retinol equivalents in other products.
NHPID Name:
Retinyl Linoleate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.2% total retinol equivalents in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 1% total retinol equivalents in other products.
NHPID Name:
Retinol/Saccharomyces Polypeptide
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.2% total retinol equivalents in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 1% total retinol equivalents in other products.
NHPID Name:
Sasa Senanensis Leaf Powder
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only in products which may result in incidental ingestion, such as lipsticks.
NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
The above ingredients must not contain more than 10 parts per million delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), phytocannabinoids that have been isolated or concentrated, or synthetic duplicates of phytocannabinoids. The determination of the THC concentration must take into account the potential to convert delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid to THC. In the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR), industrial hemp is defined as "a cannabis plant - or any part of that plant - in which the concentration of THC is 0.3% w/w or less in the flowering heads and leaves"; and as such, hemp in NHPs is expected to be from an approved cultivar set out in the List of Approved Cultivars, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. Additional cultivars may be permitted, such as varieties recommended for certification by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, which are also meeting the definition of industrial hemp as set out in the IHR.
NHPID Name:
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
This ingredient must not contain more than 10 parts per million delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), phytocannabinoids that have been isolated or concentrated, or synthetic duplicates of phytocannabinoids. The determination of the THC concentration must take into account the potential to convert delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) to THC. In the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR), industrial hemp is defined as "a cannabis plant - or any part of that plant - in which the concentration of THC is 0.3% w/w or less in the flowering heads and leaves"; and as such, this ingredient is expected to be sourced from an approved cultivar set out in the List of Approved Cultivars, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. Additional cultivars may be permitted, such as varieties recommended for certification by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, which are also meeting the definition of industrial hemp as set out in the IHR.
NHPID Name:
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
This ingredient must not contain more than 10 parts per million THC, phytocannabinoids that have been isolated or concentrated, or synthetic duplicates of phytocannabinoids. The determination of the THC concentration must take into account the potential to convert THCA to THC. In the IHR, industrial hemp is defined as "a cannabis plant - or any part of that plant - in which the concentration of THC is 0.3% w/w or less in the flowering heads and leaves"; and as such, this ingredient is expected to be sourced from an approved cultivar set out in the List of Approved Cultivars, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. Additional cultivars may be permitted, such as varieties recommended for certification by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, which are also meeting the definition of industrial hemp as set out in the IHR.
NHPID Name:
Semen Cannabis
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
This ingredient must not contain more than 10 parts per million delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), phytocannabinoids that have been isolated or concentrated, or synthetic duplicates of phytocannabinoids. The determination of the THC concentration must take into account the potential to convert delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) to THC. In the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR), industrial hemp is defined as "a cannabis plant - or any part of that plant - in which the concentration of THC is 0.3% w/w or less in the flowering heads and leaves"; and as such, this ingredient is expected to be sourced from an approved cultivar set out in the List of Approved Cultivars, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. Additional cultivars may be permitted, such as varieties recommended for certification by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, which are also meeting the definition of industrial hemp as set out in the IHR. In accordance with its use in traditional Chinese medicine, seeds must also be crushed and stir-fried.
NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Concentrate
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
This ingredient must not contain more than 10 parts per million delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), phytocannabinoids that have been isolated or concentrated, or synthetic duplicates of phytocannabinoids. The determination of the THC concentration must take into account the potential to convert delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) to THC. In the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR), industrial hemp is defined as "a cannabis plant - or any part of that plant - in which the concentration of THC is 0.3% w/w or less in the flowering heads and leaves"; and as such, this ingredient is expected to be sourced from an approved cultivar set out in the List of Approved Cultivars, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. Additional cultivars may be permitted, such as varieties recommended for certification by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, which are also meeting the definition of industrial hemp as set out in the IHR.
NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Isolate
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
This ingredient must not contain more than 10 parts per million delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), phytocannabinoids that have been isolated or concentrated, or synthetic duplicates of phytocannabinoids. The determination of the THC concentration must take into account the potential to convert delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) to THC. In the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR), industrial hemp is defined as "a cannabis plant - or any part of that plant - in which the concentration of THC is 0.3% w/w or less in the flowering heads and leaves"; and as such, this ingredient is expected to be sourced from an approved cultivar set out in the List of Approved Cultivars, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. Additional cultivars may be permitted, such as varieties recommended for certification by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, which are also meeting the definition of industrial hemp as set out in the IHR.
NHPID Name:
Hemp Seed Protein
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
This ingredient must not contain more than 10 parts per million delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), phytocannabinoids that have been isolated or concentrated, or synthetic duplicates of phytocannabinoids. The determination of the THC concentration must take into account the potential to convert delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) to THC. In the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR), industrial hemp is defined as "a cannabis plant - or any part of that plant - in which the concentration of THC is 0.3% w/w or less in the flowering heads and leaves"; and as such, this ingredient is expected to be sourced from an approved cultivar set out in the List of Approved Cultivars, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. Additional cultivars may be permitted, such as varieties recommended for certification by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, which are also meeting the definition of industrial hemp as set out in the IHR.
NHPID Name:
Ferulic acid
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only.
NHPID Name:
Niacinamide
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 3% in acne therapy products and up to 5% in other products, and not contributing to the product's claim(s).
NHPID Name:
Bambusa bambos
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Bambusa breviflora
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Oldhamii
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Bambusa textilis
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Bambusa tuldoides
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Bambusa vulgaris
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Dendrocalamus asper
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Phyllostachys edulis
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Phyllostachys nigra
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Phyllostachys nigra var. nigra
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Pseudosasa japonica
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Sasa senanensis
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Upper limit:20.0; Units:Micrograms/kilogram body weight/day; Detail:In order to reduce toxicity, bamboo shoots must be processed before use in order to break down taxiphyllin, a cyanogenic glycoside. Acute reference dose for cyanide of 20 mcg/kg bw/day.
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Maxima Extract
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only.
NHPID Name:
Spirulina
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For oral use only.
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:
Chloroform
New Toxicity restriction added:
Permitted daily exposure as residual solvent up to 0.6 mg/day, equivalent to a concentration limit of 60 ppm when assuming a product mass of 10 g administered daily. This limit applies to all dosage forms and routes of administration.
NHPID Name:
Retinal
New Additional Details added :
The presence of this ingredient as restricted on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.
NHPID Name:
p-Cresol
Additional Details changed:
The presence of this ingredient as prohibited on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety.
NHPID Name:
m-Cresol
Additional Details changed:
The presence of this ingredient as restricted on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.
NHPID Name:
o-Cresol
Additional Details changed:
The presence of this ingredient as restricted on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Modification:
Removed: Schedule 1:Extract; Organism group:Birch; Parts:Stem , Stem bark
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
New Source Material(s) added:
Betula pendula (Parts: Wood , Bark)
NHPID Name:
Birch Tar Oil, Rectified
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (enfleurage) , Oil, Essential (enfleurage) Standardized , Oil, Essential (expression) , Oil, Essential (expression) Standardized , Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation) , Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation) Standardized , Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardized
NHPID Name:
Benzoyl peroxide
Modification:
Removed Other registry numbers:117989-71-6 , 132323-44-5 , 143928-58-9 , 37370-29-9
NHPID Name:
Benzoyl peroxide
New Additional Details added :
The presence of this ingredient as restricted on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Extract
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized , Extract liquid standardized
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Plant and plant material
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Extract
NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized , Extract liquid standardized
NHPID Name:
Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Plant and plant material
NHPID Name:
Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Juice powdered
NHPID Name:
Sasa Senanensis Leaf Powder
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Plant and plant material
NHPID Name:
Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Extract
NHPID Name:
Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized , Extract liquid standardized
NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa
New Source Material(s) added:
Cannabis sativa (Parts: Root or any part of the root , Mature stalk, without any leaf, flower, seed or branch , Non-viable seed)
NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Dry , Fresh
NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (a plant or a plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations, when the ingredient is not included in the definition of cannabis as referred to in Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act: 1. A non-viable seed of a cannabis plant; 2. A mature stalk, without any leaf, flower, seed or branch, of such a plant; 3. Fibre derived from a stalk referred to in item 2; 4. The root or any part of the root of such a plant; 5. A derivative made by processing parts of such a plant referred to in items 1, 3 or 4, or a product made from that derivative; and 6. A derivative made by processing a stalk referred to in item 2, or a product made from that derivative, that does not contain an isolated or concentrated phytocannabinoid.
NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
A non-NHP when the ingredient meets the definition of cannabis in the Cannabis Act: 1. Any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids produced by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of whether that part has been processed or not, other than a part of the plant referred to in Schedule 2; 2. Any substance or mixture of substances that contains or has on it any part of such a plant; and 3. Any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of how the substance was obtained. Phytocannabinoids are also listed on the Prescription Drug List as follows: Phytocannabinoids produced by, or found in, the cannabis plant and substances that are duplicates of such phytocannabinoids, except anything referred to in Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act that contains no more than 10 µg/g THC and that does not contain an isolated or concentrated phytocannabinoid or a synthetic duplicate of that phytocannabinoid.
NHPID Name:
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
New Source Material(s) added:
Cannabis sativa (Parts: Non-viable seed)
NHPID Name:
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations. This ingredient is a derivative made by processing the non-viable seeds of Cannabis sativa not included in the definition of cannabis as referred to in item 5 of Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act.
NHPID Name:
Semen Cannabis
New Source Material(s) added:
Cannabis sativa (Parts: Non-viable seed)
NHPID Name:
Semen Cannabis
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (a plant or a plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations. This ingredient is, or is a derivative made by processing, the non-viable seeds of Cannabis sativa not included in the definition of cannabis as referred to in item 5 of Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act.
NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Concentrate
New Source Material(s) added:
Cannabis sativa (Parts: Non-viable seed)
NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Concentrate
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations. This ingredient is a derivative made by processing the non-viable seeds of Cannabis sativa not included in the definition of cannabis as referred to in item 5 of Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act.
NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Isolate
New Source Material(s) added:
Cannabis sativa (Parts: Non-viable seed)
NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Isolate
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations. This ingredient is a derivative made by processing the non-viable seeds of Cannabis sativa not included in the definition of cannabis as referred to in item 5 of Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act.
NHPID Name:
Hemp Seed Protein
New Source Material(s) added:
Cannabis sativa (Parts: Non-viable seed)
NHPID Name:
Hemp Seed Protein
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations. This ingredient is a derivative made by processing the non-viable seeds of Cannabis sativa not included in the definition of cannabis as referred to in item 5 of Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act.
NHPID Name:
Talc
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Not permitted in products intended solely for use in the genital area of those who have ovaries. The risk statement "Do not use in the genital area of those who have ovaries" is required for products that could come in contact with the genital area (for example, diapering products, body powder, bath products). The concentration of talc should not exceed 51% in products in loose powder form that may be used for diapering and 77% in other products in loose powder form intended for use on the face or body. For all products in loose powder form, the following risk statements are required: "Keep out of reach of children" and "Keep powder away from face to avoid inhalation, which can cause breathing problems".
NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Total gingerols, gingerdiones and shogaols
NHPID Name:
Ferulic acid
New Source Material(s) added:
Oryza sativa (Parts: Seed bran)
NHPID Name:
Oryza sativa
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Ferulic acid
NHPID Name:
Algal protein
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira fusiformis (Parts: Whole); Limnospira indica (Parts: Whole); Limnospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Iron
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira fusiformis (Parts: Whole); Limnospira indica (Parts: Whole); Limnospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Limnospira fusiformis
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Algal protein; Iron
NHPID Name:
Limnospira indica
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Algal protein; Iron
NHPID Name:
Limnospira maxima
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Algal protein; Iron
NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
New CAS Registry Number(s) added:
117592-45-7
NHPID Name:
alpha-Casozepine
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
Modification:
Revised Schedule 1:Extract
NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
alpha-Casozepine
NHPID Name:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Bos taurus
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
alphaS1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
Polysaccharides
New Source Material(s) added:
Taiwanofungus camphoratus (Parts: Cultured mycelia)
NHPID Name:
Triterpenes
New Source Material(s) added:
Taiwanofungus camphoratus (Parts: Cultured mycelia)
NHPID Name:
Taiwanofungus camphoratus
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Polysaccharides; Triterpenes
NHPID Name:
Lecithin
New Source Material(s) added:
Gallus gallus (Parts: Egg)
NHPID Name:
Gallus gallus
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Lecithin
NHPID Name:
Gallus gallus
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Dry , Fresh
NHPID Name:
Gallus gallus
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Live
NHPID Name:
Neoagarooligosaccharides
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Algal Agar Hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
Gelidium amansii
Modification:
New Taxonomical synonyms and subordinate taxa:Fucus amansii , Gelidium amansii f. typicum , Gracilaria amansii , Sphaerococcus amansii
NHPID Name:
Gelidium amansii
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Algal Agar Hydrolysate
NHPID Name:
Gelidium amansii
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (an alga) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Limnospira maxima
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Limnospira maxima
Source Material(s) removed:
Arthrospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Limnospira maxima
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Vitamin A; Vitamin B6
NHPID Name:
Limnospira platensis
Source Material(s) removed:
Arthrospira platensis (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Limnospira platensis
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira platensis (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Limnospira platensis
Modification:
New Taxonomical synonyms and subordinate taxa:Arthrospira platensis
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Maxima Extract
Source Material(s) removed:
Arthrospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Maxima Extract
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Maxima Extract
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized; Extract liquid standardized
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Maxima Extract
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Colour Additive
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Source Material(s) removed:
Arthrospira platensis (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Spirulina Platensis Extract
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira platensis (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Spirulina
Source Material(s) removed:
Arthrospira platensis (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Spirulina
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira platensis (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Vitamin A
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira fusiformis (Parts: Whole); Limnospira indica (Parts: Whole); Limnospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Vitamin B6
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira fusiformis (Parts: Whole); Limnospira indica (Parts: Whole); Limnospira maxima (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
beta-Carotene
New Source Material(s) added:
Limnospira fusiformis (Parts: Whole); Limnospira indica (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Silicon
New Source Material(s) added:
Bambusa vulgaris (Parts: Shoot)
NHPID Name:
Bambusa vulgaris
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Silicon
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
Modification:
Aloe - Oral
Modification:
Calendula - Buccal
Modification:
Thyme - Buccal
Modification:
Amla - Phyllanthus emblica
Modification:
Sage - Salvia officinalis - Buccal
Modification:
Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredients
Modification:
Echinacea Angustifolia
Modification:
Garlic
Modification:
Goldenseal - Buccal
Modification:
Lecithin
Modification:
Workout Supplements
Modification:
Fixed Oil Products - Oral
Modification:
Spirulina
Modification:
Aloe vera Leaf Gel - Oral
Modification:
Antioxidants
AbLS Modifications
In this update, the following abbreviated labelling standards were added or modified.
No Changes.
Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, methods of preparation, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.
Modification:
New Organism Part Preparation Types: Extract soft concentrate; Soft extracts are semi-solid preparations obtained by dissolving the components of a plant or a plant material, an alga, a bacterium, a fungus or a non-human animal material in suitable solvent(s) followed by evaporation or partial evaporation of the solvent(s) until a soft mass is obtained. The extract is prepared from more than 1 part of the dry or fresh herbal material for each 1 part of extract.
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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