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 May 29, 2026.

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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:
Monarda Didyma Callus Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Cetostearyl Alcohol (Type A), Emulsifying

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Dextrin Isostearate

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Faecalibacterium prausnitzii

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
Roseburia intestinalis

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
Nicotinamide riboside tartrate

Role:
No role

NHPID Name:
Grataegi Pinnatifidae Distillatae

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
Caviar Oil

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
Turnera Diffusa Leaf Extract

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:
Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata

New NHPID Name:
Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Praeparata

Revised Common or Proper Names

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

NHPID Name:
Magnolol

Removed Proper Name(s):
5,5'-di-2-propen-1-yl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2,2'-diol

NHPID Name:
Magnolol

New Proper Name(s):
5,5'-Di-2-propen-1-yl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2,2'-diol

NHPID Name:
Magnolol

Removed Common Name(s):
2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-di-2-propenylbiphenyl

NHPID Name:
Honokiol

Removed Common Name(s):
2,4'-dihydroxy-3',5-di-2-propenylbiphenyl

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride

Removed Proper Name(s):
Magnesium chloride

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride

New Proper Name(s):
Magnesium chloride (MgCl2)

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate

Removed Proper Name(s):
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate

Removed Proper Name(s):
Magnesium chloride hydrate (MgCl2.6H2O)

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate

New Proper Name(s):
Magnesium chloride hydrate (MgCl2.6H2O)

NHPID Name:
Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Praeparata

New Common Name(s):
Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Praeparata

Changed Roles

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

NHPID Name:
Magnolol

Old Role:
No role

New Role:
Component

NHPID Name:
Honokiol

Old Role:
No role

New Role:
Component

Restriction Modifications

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

NHPID Name:
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical - up to 0.4%

NHPID Name:
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 0.38%, when formulated to be non-sensitizing.

NHPID Name:
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
For topical use only, up to 0.02%, when formulated to be non-sensitizing.

NHPID Name:
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, when formulated to be non-sensitizing.

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Detail: For topical use only.

Other 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:
Massa Medicata Fermentata (Guangdong Shenqu)

Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Dry

NHPID Name:
Massa Medicata Fermentata (Guangdong Shenqu)

New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction concentrate; Extract dry

NHPID Name:
Tyrosol

New Source Material(s) added:
Escherichia coli - Whole Cell for Biosynthesis

NHPID Name:
Escherichia coli

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Tyrosol

NHPID Name:
Nicotinamide riboside

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Nicotinamide riboside tartrate

NHPID Name:
Sodium bis(1,3-dimethylbutyl) sulfosuccinate

Additional Details changed:
For wart, corn, and/or callus remover plaster use only. Up to 1%, when formulated to be non-irritating. Avoid contact with the eyes.

NHPID Name:
Magnolol

Modification:
Revised Category: Herbal Component Name

NHPID Name:
Magnolol

New Source Material(s) added:
Magnolia officinalis - Bark

NHPID Name:
Honokiol

Modification:
Revised Category: Herbal Component Name

NHPID Name:
Honokiol

New Source Material(s) added:
Magnolia officinalis - Bark

NHPID Name:
Magnolia officinalis

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Honokiol; Magnolol

NHPID Name:
L-Arginine

New NMI Purpose(s):
Solubilizing Agent

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride

Removed NMI purpose(s):
Gelling agent

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride

New NMI Purpose(s):
Viscosity Increasing Agent – Aqueous

NHPID Name:
Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate

New NMI Purpose(s):
Emulsifying Agent; Stabilizing Agent; Thickening Agent

NHPID Name:
Docosahexaenoic acid

New Source Material(s) added:
Acipenser baerii – Egg

NHPID Name:
Eicosapentaenoic acid

New Source Material(s) added:
Acipenser baerii – Egg

NHPID Name:
Linoleic acid

New Source Material(s) added:
Acipenser baerii – Egg

NHPID Name:
Oleic acid

New Source Material(s) added:
Acipenser baerii – Egg

Monograph Modifications

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

Modification:
Corn & Callus Remover

Modification:
Wart Remover

Modification:
Fenugreek - Oral

Modification:
Fenugreek - Topical

Modification:
German Chamomile - Buccal

Modification:
Propolis - Buccal

Modification:
Rosemary - Topical

Modification:
Rosemary - Oral

Modification:
Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredients

Modification:
Kelp Products

Modification:
Red Clover Isoflavone Extract

Modification:
3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM)

Modification:
Dong quai - Angelica sinensis

Modification:
Indole-3-carbinol

Modification:
Soybean Extracts and Isolates

Modification:
Tribulus - Tribulus terrestris

Modification:
Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements

Modification:
Workout Supplements

Modification:
Milk Thistle

Abbreviated Labelling Standards

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

No Changes.


Controlled Vocabulary Updates

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

Dosage Forms:
Karaya gum, glycol plaster

Revised:
A solid or semisolid mass supplied on a backing material and intended to provide prolonged contact with the skin. Plasters are intended to afford protection and to support and furnish an occlusion and macerating action and to bring medication into close contact with the skin. A karaya gum, glycol plaster is composed of a pad made of karaya gum and backing made of glycols (e.g., polyethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol), and may as well contain other suitable materials.

Dosage Forms:
Plaster

Revised:
A solid or semisolid mass supplied on a backing material and intended to provide prolonged contact with the skin. Plasters are intended to afford protection and to support and furnish an occlusion and macerating action and to bring medication into close contact with the skin.

Homeopathic Ingredient Updates

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

No Changes.


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