Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of carboxypeptidase D, a type of protease, from Aspergillus oryzae AT1727 in various foods. The requested maximum level of use for this food enzyme is Good Manufacturing Practice.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of carboxypeptidase D from A. oryzae AT1727 for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of carboxypeptidase D from this source as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 23 May 2023.The purpose of this information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for cyantraniliprole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1488 (dated 13 March 2023) was adopted 29 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity2.0               Edible-podded asparagus beans, edible-podded Chinese longbeans21.0                Dry asparagus beans, dry Chinese longbeans, dry crowder peas, dry field beans, dry sweet lupins, dry white lupins, dry white sweet lupins30.2               Succulent shelled crowder peas, succulent shelled sweet lupins, succulent shelled white lupins, succulent shelled white sweet lupins41 ppm = parts per million.2 The 2.0 ppm MRL currently established for edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A) is extended to edible-podded asparagus beans, and edible-podded Chinese longbeans.3 The 1.0 ppm MRL currently established for dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean) (crop subgroup 6C) is extended to dry asparagus beans, dry Chinese longbeans, dry crowder peas, dry field beans, dry sweet lupins, dry white lupins, and dry white sweet lupins.4 The 0.2 ppm MRL currently established for succulent shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B) is extended to succulent shelled crowder peas, succulent shelled sweet lupins, succulent shelled white lupins, and succulent shelled white sweet lupins.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of gold flakes as a garnish on the surface of cold smoked, ready-to-eat salmon products.Gold is already permitted for use in Canada in liqueur and unstandardized alcoholic beverages.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of gold for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of gold as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Colouring Agents, effective 24 May 2023.The purpose of this information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for methomyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1472 (dated 25 January 2023) was adopted 26 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity5.0              Head lettuce, leaf lettuce1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for teflubenzuron notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1483 (dated 23 February 2023) was adopted 18 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1         Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity       6.0                   Dried apples       1.0                    Raisins       0.7                   Grapes       0.5                   Apples       0.3                   Cantaloupes, muskmelons (other than those listed in this item)       0.01                 Sugarcane cane1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for benzovindiflupyr notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1485 (dated 28 February 2023) was adopted 22 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity      3.0                Leaves of root and tuber vegetables (crop group 2)      0.6                Root vegetable except sugar beet (crop subgroup 1B, except ginseng roots)      0.3                Ginseng roots1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for carfentrazone-ethyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1484 (dated 28 February 2023) was adopted 22 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 2,3      0.1                 Bulb vegetables (crop group 3-07); leafy vegetables (crop group 4-13); fruiting                            vegetables (crop group 8-09); pome fruits (crop group 11-09); stone fruits (crop                            group 12-09); bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B); rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A)                            (revised); sunflowers (crop subgroup 20B) (revised); leaf petioles vegetables (crop                            subgroup 22B); fresh peppermint leaves, dried peppermint leaves, fresh spearmint                            leaves, dried spearmint leaves1 ppm = parts per million2 The previously established MRLs of 0.8 ppm for the milling fractions of barley, buckwheat, millet, oat, rye, triticale, and wheat are expired, as the processed fractions are covered by the established MRLs of 0.1 ppm for the raw agricultural commodities (RAC).3 The commodities of edible leaved chrysanthemum, Chinese mustard cabbage, mustard spinach and pepper hybrids, all at the previously established MRL of 0.1 ppm, are expired to reflect recent changes in crop grouping terminology. The previously established MRLs (all at 0.1 ppm) for the following commodities are expired and replaced by their relevant proposed crop group/subgroup MRLs: Chinese onions, dry bulb onions, garlic, great headed garlic, green onions, leeks, potato onions, shallots, tree onion tops, Welsh onion tops; amaranth, arugula, bok choy Chinese cabbages, broccoli rabe, Chinese broccoli, collards, corn salad, dandelion leaves, dock, endives, fresh chervil leaves, fresh parsley leaves, garden cress, garden purslane, garland chrysanthemum, head lettuce, kales, leaf lettuce, Malabar spinach, mustard greens, New Zealand spinach, orach, radicchio, rape leaves, spinach, Swiss chard, upland cress, winter purslane; bell peppers, eggplants, groundcherries, non-bell peppers, pepinos, tomatillos, tomatoes; apples, Asian pears, crabapples, loquats, mayhaws, pears, quinces; apricots, fresh prune plums, nectarines, peaches, plumcots, plums, sweet cherries, tart cherries; blueberries, currants, elderberries, gooseberries, huckleberries; flaxseeds, mustard seeds (oilseed type), rapeseeds (canola); safflower seeds, sunflower seeds; cardoon, celery, Chinese celery and rhubarb.The commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for oxathiapiprolin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1482 (dated 23 February 2023) was adopted 18 May 2023. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1   Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity      0.1                Tropical and subtropical, medium to large fruits, smooth, inedible peel (crop subgroup 24B)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for florpyrauxifen-benzyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1468 (dated 20 December 2022) was adopted 16 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1   Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity     0.06             Meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses and sheep     0.02             Root and tuber vegetables (crop group 1); legume vegetables (crop group 6‑21); cereal grains (crop group 15-21); oilseeds (crop group 20) (revised); fat and meat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep; hazelnuts; milk1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website. MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pendimethalin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1479 (dated 21 February 2023) was adopted 15 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.1               Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)2 ; stone fruits (crop group 12-09)31 ppm = parts per million2 The established MRL of 0.1 ppm in/on pome fruits (crop group 11-09) replaces the previous MRL of 0.1 ppm in/on individual commodities within this crop group.3 The established MRL of 0.1 ppm in/on stone fruits (crop group 12-09) replaces the previous MRL of 0.1 ppm in/on individual commodities within this crop group.The commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for S-metolachlor notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1480 (dated 21 February 2023) was adopted 15 May 2023. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.1               Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for benoxacor notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1481 (dated 21 February 2023) was adopted 15 May 2023. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01              Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)1 ppm = parts per million  The commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently completed a review of its grapevine import and domestic requirements. As a result, the CFIA has developed a new plant health policy directive, D-22-03: Phytosanitary requirements for the importation and domestic movement of grapevine material for propagation or decorative use.While the majority of the requirements outlined in directive D-22-03 remain consistent with current import and domestic requirements, the CFIA is introducing updates to bring this directive into alignment with current science and regional standards, including North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) Regional Standard for Phytosanitary Measure (RSPM) No. 35: Guidelines for the Movement of Stone and Pome Fruit Trees and Grapevines into a NAPPO Member Country. The list of updates and superseded policies can be found on page 1 of the document.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluazinam notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1476 (dated 6 February 2023) was adopted 3 May 2023. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity3.0                Grapes0.07              Cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9)21 ppm = parts per million.2 A crop group MRL for cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9) is now established, while the MRLs of 0.07 ppm for individual commodities within crop subgroup 9A are expired.The commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-24 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for sedaxane that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01               Edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A); succulent shelled                          pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-25 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for fludioxonil that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01            Succulent shelled cowpeas21 ppm = parts per million.2 MRLs are already established for the other edible-podded legume vegetables and succulent shelled pea and bean included in crop subgroup 6A and 6B.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyriproxyfen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1475 (dated 6 February 2023) was adopted 3 May 2023. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.2                Bananas1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-23 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pydiflumetofen that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1  Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity5.0                   Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluopyram notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1473 (dated 30 January 2023) was adopted 25 April 2023. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1            Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity15                               Serpent garlic scapes 1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for sodium acifluorfen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1470 (dated 25 January 2023) was adopted 19 April 2023. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.06               Carrot roots1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.