Chemical Substance - Melatonin
NHPID name:
Melatonin
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Source material:
- Non-human animals non-susceptible to TSE ( Parts: Pineal gland )
- Solanum lycopersicum ( Parts: Fruit )
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Medicinal
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Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
Reference: NNHPDNon-medicinal
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For topical use only.
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Non-NHP
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A non-NHP substance when listed on the Prescription Drug List: When sold for sleep-related use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
2026-06-02 Reference: NNHPD