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 August 28, 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:
Caviunin 7-O-[beta-D-Apiofuranosyl-(1→6)-beta-D-Glucopyranoside

Role:
Component

NHPID Name:
Calcium D-Aspartate Trihydrate

Role:
No role

NHPID Name:
Advantame

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil

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.

No Changes.


Revised Common or Proper Names

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

No Changes.


Changed Roles

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

No Changes.


Restriction Modifications

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

NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Topical- Detail = With an anthraquinones level (expressed as aloin) not exceeding 50 ppm.

NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Buccal- Detail = With an anthraquinones level (expressed as aloin) not exceeding 50 ppm.

NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Dental- Detail = With an anthraquinones level (expressed as aloin) not exceeding 50 ppm.

NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Oral- Detail = Up to 500 ppm. With an anthraquinones level (expressed as aloin) not exceeding 50 ppm.

NHPID Name:
Dimethyl sulfone

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

NHPID Name:
Dimethyl sulfone

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Buccal - Detail = Only when not contributing to the product's claim(s).

NHPID Name:
Dimethyl sulfone

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Dental - Detail = Only when not contributing to the product's claim(s).

NHPID Name:
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical – Detail = For topical use only. Must be formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating, and leave-on products must not contain more than 15 ppm (0.0015%) 5-methoxypsoralen (5-MOP).

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:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer; Humectant

NHPID Name:
Dalbergia sissoo

New Source Material Constituent(s) added:
Leaf

NHPID Name:
Dalbergia sissoo

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Caviunin 7-O-[beta-D-apiofuranosyl-(1→6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside

NHPID Name:
D-Aspartic acid

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Calcium D-Aspartate Trihydrate

NHPID Name:
Calcium

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Calcium D-Aspartate Trihydrate

NHPID Name:
Phytosterols

New Source Material(s) added:
Elaeis guineensis – Fruit

NHPID Name:
Elaeis guineensis

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Phytosterols

NHPID Name:
Phytosterols

New Source Material(s) added:
Oryza sativa – Seed coat

NHPID Name:
Oryza sativa

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Phytosterols

NHPID Name:
Dimethyl sulfone

New NMI Purpose(s):
Delivery System; Penetration Enhancing Agent

NHPID Name:
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil

Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) ; Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardized ; Oil, Essential (expression) Standardized

NHPID Name:
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil

Removed Schedule 1:
Plant and plant material

Monograph Modifications

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

No Changes.


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.

No Changes.


Homeopathic Ingredient Updates

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

No Changes.


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