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 April 25, 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:
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Vinyl Dimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dracocephalum Moldavica
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ormenis Multicaulis Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ginsenoside Rg3
Role:
Component
NHPID Name:
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Morinda Officinalis Root Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Asarum Heterotropoides Root Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Betula Papyrifera Bark Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
N-Acetyltaurine
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Interpolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hexahydrocurcuminoids
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Octahydrocurcuminoids
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Silt
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyglycerin-4
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Rice Protein
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pea Protein
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hemp Seed Protein
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carboxypolymethylene
Role:
Non-medicinal & Non-NHP
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 934
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 934P
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 940
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 941
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 1342
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Copolymer Type B
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer homopolymer type B
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer homopolymer type C
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer U-10
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 1382
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 981
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 980
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 956
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 954
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 951
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Carbomer 910
Role:
Non-medicinal
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
Old NHPID Name:
Alpha-Mangostin
New NHPID Name:
alpha-Mangostin
Old NHPID Name:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
New NHPID Name:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
alpha-Mangostin
Removed Proper Name(s):
Alpha-Mangostin ; Mangostin
NHPID Name:
alpha-Mangostin
New Proper Name(s):
1,3,6-Trihydroxy-7-methoxy-2,8-bis-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-9H-xanthen-9-one
NHPID Name:
alpha-Mangostin
Removed Common Name(s):
Mangostin
NHPID Name:
alpha-Mangostin
New Common Name(s):
Mangostin
NHPID Name:
D-Ribose
Removed Proper Name(s):
Ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyvaleraldehyde, D-
NHPID Name:
D-Ribose
New Proper Name(s):
D-Ribose
NHPID Name:
Benzyl alcohol
New Common Name(s):
Phenylcarbinol
NHPID Name:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
Removed Proper Name(s):
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
NHPID Name:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
Removed Common Name(s):
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
NHPID Name:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
New Common Name(s):
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
NHPID Name:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
New Proper Name(s):
Apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucuronide
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbomer
Removed Proper Name(s):
Sodium carbomer
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbomer
New Proper Name(s):
Carbomer, sodium salt
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbomer
Removed Common Name(s):
Sodium carbomer
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbomer
New Common Name(s):
Sodium carbomer
NHPID Name:
Potassium Carbomer
Removed Proper Name(s):
Potassium carbomer
NHPID Name:
Potassium Carbomer
New Proper Name(s):
Carbomer, potassium salt
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
alpha-Mangostin
Old Role:
No Role
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Choline bitartrate
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Highly branched cyclic dextrin
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:
Sucrose
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
General ; General ; General ; General
NHPID Name:
D-Mannose
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Up to 5%.
NHPID Name:
D-Ribose
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.05%.
NHPID Name:
Pea Protein Isolate
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For oral use only.
NHPID Name:
Folium Apocyni Veneti
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
Apocynum venetum leaves contain cardiac glycosides. Therefore, the following risk statement is required for products containing this ingredient: "Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a cardiovascular disease".
NHPID Name:
Radix Polygoni Multiflori (non preparata)
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
Based on human studies, adverse reactions have been observed after ingestion of both the raw form (Sheng he shou wu) and processed form (Zhi he shou wu) of this ingredient. Therefore, the following risk statements are required for products containing this ingredient: "Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder" and "Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience any new symptoms including yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, and/or stomach pain".
NHPID Name:
Radix Polygoni Multiflori Preparata
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
Based on human studies, adverse reactions have been observed after ingestion of both the raw form (Sheng he shou wu) and processed form (Zhi he shou wu) of this ingredient. Therefore, the following risk statements are required for products containing this ingredient: "Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder" and "Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience any new symptoms including yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, and/or stomach pain".
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For products in forms other than solid and containing this ingredient at concentrations greater than 0.022%, the following risk statements apply: "Keep out of reach of children" and "In case of accidental ingestion, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately."
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf/Stem Oil
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For products in forms other than solid and containing this ingredient at concentrations greater than 0.022%, the following risk statements apply: "Keep out of reach of children" and "In case of accidental ingestion, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately."
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Staigeriana Branch/Leaf Oil
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For products in forms other than solid and containing this ingredient at concentrations greater than 0.022%, the following risk statements apply: "Keep out of reach of children" and "In case of accidental ingestion, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately."
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For products in forms other than solid and containing this ingredient at concentrations greater than 0.022%, the following risk statements apply: "Keep out of reach of children" and "In case of accidental ingestion, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately."
NHPID Name:
Almond Oil
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Not permitted in medicated skin care products.
NHPID Name:
Sodium Acrylates/Methacryloylethyl Phosphate Copolymer
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For dental use only.
NHPID Name:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
For topical use only.
NHPID Name:
TEA-Carbomer
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 2.5% in leave-on products. TEA-carbomer should not be used in products containing N-nitrosating systems, be of 99% purity, contain less than 50 ppb nitrosamine, a maximum secondary amine content of 0.5%, and kept in nitrite-free containers.
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbomer
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, up to 0.65%, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Potassium Carbomer
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Orange Juice Concentrate
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:
Calcium
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Calcium-beta-hydroxy beta-methyl butyrate monohydrate
NHPID Name:
Calcium-beta-hydroxy beta-methyl butyrate monohydrate
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Calcium
NHPID Name:
Sucrose
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Delivery System
NHPID Name:
D-Ribose
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Sweetening Agent
NHPID Name:
Maltodextrin
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Delivery System; Filler
NHPID Name:
Calcium sodium caseinate
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Glycine; L-Alanine; L-Arginine; L-Aspartic acid; L-Cystine; L-Glutamic acid; L-Histidine; L-Isoleucine; L-Leucine; L-Lysine; L-Methionine; L-Phenylalanine; L-Proline; L-Serine; L-Threonine; L-Tryptophan; L-Tyrosine; L-Valine; Protein
NHPID Name:
Calcium sodium caseinate
Source Material(s) removed:
Bos taurus (Parts: Milk)
NHPID Name:
Bos taurus
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Calcium sodium caseinate
NHPID Name:
Glycine; L-Alanine; L-Arginine; L-Aspartic acid; L-Cystine; L-Glutamic acid; L-Histidine; L-Isoleucine; L-Leucine; L-Lysine; L-Methionine; L-Phenylalanine; L-Proline; L-Serine; L-Threonine; L-Tryptophan; L-Tyrosine; L-Valine
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
Calcium sodium caseinate
NHPID Name:
L-Alanine
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
Calcium sodium caseinate
NHPID Name:
Casein
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
L-Tyrosine
NHPID Name:
L-Tyrosine
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
Casein
NHPID Name:
Protein
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
Calcium sodium caseinate; Hemp Seed Protein; Pea Protein; Rice Protein
NHPID Name:
Rice Protein Concentrate
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Rice Protein
NHPID Name:
Oriza sativa
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Rice Protein
NHPID Name:
L-Glutamine ; L-Isoleucine ; L-Leucine ; L-Valine
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
Pea Protein
NHPID Name:
Pisum sativum
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Pea Protein
NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Hemp Seed Protein
NHPID Name:
Panax ginseng
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Ginsenoside Rg3
NHPID Name:
Benzyl alcohol
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Benzoic Acid
NHPID Name:
Benzoic Acid
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
Benzyl alcohol
NHPID Name:
Ocimum tenuiflorum
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
NHPID Name:
Apigenin 7-glucuronide
New Source Material(s) added:
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Parts: Herb top)
NHPID Name:
Magnesium N-acetyltaurinate
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
N-Acetyltaurine
NHPID Name:
Magnesium N-acetyltaurinate dihydrate
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
N-Acetyltaurine
NHPID Name:
Apple cider vinegar
Group organism(s) removed:
Apple cider vinegar group
NHPID Name:
Apple cider vinegar
New Group organism(s) added:
Malus spp.
NHPID Name:
Apple cider vinegar
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry , Extract dry standardized , Extract liquid , Extract liquid standardized , Powdered , Powdered standardized
NHPID Name:
Apple cider vinegar
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Fermented powdered , Fermented powdered standardized
NHPID Name:
Corymbia citriodora
New Additional Details added :
The presence of eucalyptus oil 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:
Eucalyptus radiata
New Additional Details added :
The presence of eucalyptus oil 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:
Eucalyptus dives
New Additional Details added :
The presence of eucalyptus oil 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:
Eucalyptus globulus
New Additional Details added :
The presence of eucalyptus oil 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:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Copolymer
New Additional Details added :
Carbomer copolymer is a high molecular weight copolymer of acrylic acid and a long-chain alkyl methacrylate cross-linked with allyl ethers of pentaerythritol. It is not manufactured with the use of benzene; and depending on viscosity characteristics, carbomer copolymer may be of Type A, B, or C.
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Copolymer
New Toxicity restriction added:
Limit of benzene: not more than 0.0002%, corresponding to not more than 2 µg/g.
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Copolymer
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Emulsion Stabilizer , Surfactant - Suspending Agent
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Copolymer
New NMI Purpose(s):
Emulsifying Agent
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Homopolymer
New Additional Details added :
Carbomer homopolymer is a high molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid cross-linked with allyl ethers of pentaerythritol or allyl ethers of sucrose. It is not manufactured with the use of benzene; and depending on viscosity characteristics, carbomer homopolymer may be of Type A, B, or C.
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Homopolymer
New Toxicity restriction added:
Limit of benzene: not more than 0.0002%, corresponding to not more than 2 µg/g.
NHPID Name:
Carbomer Homopolymer
New NMI Purpose(s):
Binder , Emulsifying Agent , Viscosity Increasing Agent
NHPID Name:
TEA-Carbomer
New Additional Details added :
TEA-carbomer is the triethanolamine salt of carbomer that is not manufactured with the use of benzene.
NHPID Name:
TEA-Carbomer
New Toxicity restriction added:
Limit of benzene: not more than 0.0002%, corresponding to not more than 2 µg/g.
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbomer
New Additional Details added :
Sodium carbomer is the sodium salt of carbomer that is not manufactured with the use of benzene.
NHPID Name:
Sodium Carbomer
New Toxicity restriction added:
Limit of benzene: not more than 0.0002%, corresponding to not more than 2 µg/g.
NHPID Name:
Potassium Carbomer
New Additional Details added :
Potassium carbomer is the potassium salt of carbomer that is not manufactured with the use of benzene.
NHPID Name:
Potassium Carbomer
New Toxicity restriction added:
Limit of benzene: not more than 0.0002%, corresponding to not more than 2 µg/g.
NHPID Name:
Potassium Carbomer
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Adhesive , Viscosity Increasing Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Controlled Release Vehicle , Binder , Surfactant - Suspending Agent
NHPID Name:
Potassium Carbomer
New NMI Purpose(s):
Emulsion Stabilizer , Film Former , Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
NHPID Name:
Tetrahydrocurcuminoids
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
White Curcuminoids
NHPID Name:
White Curcuminoids
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Hexahydrocurcumin , Octahydrocurcumin , Tetrahydrocurcumin
NHPID Name:
White Curcuminoids
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Hexahydrocurcuminoids , Octahydrocurcuminoids , Tetrahydrocurcuminoids
NHPID Name:
Hexahydrocurcumin
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
White Curcuminoids
NHPID Name:
Octahydrocurcumin
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
White Curcuminoids
NHPID Name:
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Source Ingredient(s) removed:
White Curcuminoids
NHPID Name:
Orange Juice Concentrate
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1: Plant and plant material
NHPID Name:
Orange Juice Concentrate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
Modification:
Pseudoephedrine for Adolescents 12-17 years and Adults
Modification:
Pseudoephedrine for children 6-11 years
Modification:
Borage Oil
Modification:
Eleuthero - Eleutherococcus senticosus
Modification:
Flaxseed Oil
Modification:
Caffeine
Modification:
Counterirritants
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.
No Changes.
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
NHPID Name:
EHP_Agnus castus
Modification:
The risk statement "Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to conceive unless you have consulted with a health care practitioner" is required if the homeopathic potency is below 12CH.
NHPID Name:
HAB_Vitex agnus-castus
Modification:
The risk statement "Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to conceive unless you have consulted with a health care practitioner" is required if the homeopathic potency is below 12CH.
NHPID Name:
HPUS_Agnus castus
Modification:
The risk statement "Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to conceive unless you have consulted with a health care practitioner" is required if the homeopathic potency is below 12CH.
NHPID Name:
PhF_Agnus castus
Modification:
The risk statement "Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to conceive unless you have consulted with a health care practitioner" is required if the homeopathic potency is below 12CH.
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