Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-05 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for clethodim that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity3.0 Napa Chinese cabbages2.0 Green onions (crop subgroup 3-07B)20.6 Leaf petioles vegetables (crop subgroup 22B)0.3 Buckwheat0.09 Celeriac tops3, rutabaga tops31 ppm = parts per million2 The current established MRL for “Onions” at 0.2 ppm will be revised to “Dry bulb onions” at the same MRL value to reflect current terminology.3 Celeriac and rutabaga roots are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 0.3 ppm is already established on these commodities.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.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-04 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for fluopyram that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity15 Serpent garlic scapes1 ppm = parts per million
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for mecoprop notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1460 (dated 20 October 2022) was adopted 16 January 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 Commodity0.02 Annual canarygrass grain1 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 dicamba notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1461 (dated 20 October 2022) was adopted 16 January 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 Commodity0.02 Annual canarygrass grain1 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 PMRL2023-01 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for sodium acifluorfen that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.06 Carrot roots1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-02 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spiropidion that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity7.0 Dried tomatoes5.0 Potato flakes3.0 Dry soybeans1.5 Potatoes, tomato paste1.0 Bell peppers, non-bell peppers0.9 Cantaloupes, muskmelons (other than those listed in this item), pumpkins, watermelons, winter squash0.8 Cucumbers, tomatoes1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-03 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for methomyl that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity5.0 Head lettuce, leaf lettuce1 ppm = parts per million
This communication serves to inform Members that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has published updates to the directive on wood packaging material (WPM): D-98-08 Entry requirements for wood packaging material into Canada, that was previously notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1425This directive provides the requirements for the entry of all wood packaging materials (WPM) including dunnage, pallets, or crating made from wood entering Canada from all areas except the continental United States (US).Revisions to D-98-08 are intended to mirror recent ISPM 15 updates and more importantly to include the new shipborne dunnage program, which was notified to the SPS Committee in G/SPS/N/CAN/1359 and G/SPS/N/CAN/1359/Add.1.The shipborne dunnage program combines forest pest mitigation measures with a flexible and easy-to-apply approach that also promotes and encourages the use of ISPM 15 compliant material.On 6 January 2023 the CFIA has published the revised directive, including the new shipborne dunnage program.A transition period of six months will be applied until 6 July 2023, after which the new requirements will come into force.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-24 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for ipflufenoquin that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.15 Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)0.01 Almond nuts1 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 PMRL2022-23 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for florpyrauxifen-benzyl that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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.
This corrigendum clarifies the raw agricultural commodities in part 6 indicated in the French notification G/SPS/N/CAN/1465. The notification erroneously reports the raw agricultural commodities (produit agricole brut) in part 6 as:LMR (ppm)1 Produit agricole brut et/ou produit transformé0,05 Le document PMRL2022-20 a pour but de mener une consultation sur les limites maximales de résidus (LMR) canadiennes qui ont été proposées par l'Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire (ARLA) de Santé Canada pour la clomazone.1 ppm = partie par millionThe raw agricultural commodities (produit agricole brut) in part 6 should state:LMR (ppm)1 Produit agricole brut et/ou produit transformé0,05 Graines de caméline, graines de moutarde (de type condimentaire), graines de moutarde (de type oléagineux)1 ppm = partie par million
This communication serves to inform Members that following a 30 day consultation of risk management document (RMD) RMD-22-02: Pest risk management proposal for the regulation of Cydalima perspectalis in Canada, previously notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1448 (dated 5 August 2022), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has adopted option 3: establishment of a regulated area for the province of Ontario.The CFIA has added Cydalima perspectalis, box tree moth (BTM) to its List of pests regulated by CanadaOn 12 December 2022, the CFIA has added import requirements for Buxus spp. plants for planting to the Automated Import Reference SystemA transition period of 60 days will be applied allowing importation of product without additional declarations on phytosanitary certificates until 10 February 2023 After this date, additional declarations will be required or consignments will be refused.Additional declarations: "The consignment was produced and prepared for export under a CFIA-accepted systems approach for Cydalima perspectalisOR "The consignment was produced in a CFIA-recognized pest-free area for Cydalima perspectalisIn addition, the importation of Buxus spp. plants for planting originating from Cydalima perspectalis quarantine areas in the United States or from countries considered infested with Cydalima perspectalis will be prohibited into the Province of British Columbia.Changes will come into force on 10 February 2023.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-20 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for clomazone that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05 Gold of Pleasure seeds, mustard seeds (condiment type), mustard seeds (oilseed type)1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-21 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 Peanuts, rice, undelinted cotton seeds1 ppm = parts per million
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for quizalofop-ethyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1450 (dated 10 August 2022) was adopted 30 November 2022. 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), stone fruits (crop group 12-09), small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop subgroup 13-07F)1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-22 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyrifluquinazon that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity30 Citrus oil20 Tea (dried leaves)5.0 Leafy vegetables (crop group 4-13)1.5 Leaf petioles vegetables (crop subgroup 22B)0.7 Citrus fruits (crop group 10) (revised)0.6 Brassica head and stem vegetables (crop group 5-13)0.3 Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09); cherries (crop subgroup 12-09A); small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop subgroup13-07F); undelinted cotton seeds0.07 Cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9); pome fruits (crop group 11-09)0.04 Peaches (crop subgroup 12-09B)0.02 Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C); plums (crop subgroup 12-09C); tree nuts (crop group 14-11)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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a safety assessment of iodine. The assessment concluded that information on dietary and nutritional exposure supports the safety of iodine for its use as a supplemental ingredient. Iodine does not pose any safety or nutritional concerns when used as a supplemental ingredient in accordance with the conditions of use outlined in the Notice of Proposal information document.Health Canada is therefore proposing to enable the use of this supplemental ingredient as shown in the Notice of Proposal information document.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-19 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for florylpicoxamid that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.02 Eggs; fat, meat, and meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses, hogs, poultry and sheep; milk0.015 Rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A) (revised)0.01 Dried shelled beans, except soybeans (crop subgroup 6-21E); dried shelled peas (crop subgroup 6-21F); wheat (crop subgroup 15-21A); sugar beet 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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of two food additive submissions that together sought approval for the joint use of calcium lactate and sodium alginate in to manufacture whisky-based cocktails encapsulated in calcium alginate membrane-bound spheres.Calcium lactate and sodium alginate are already permitted foods additives in Canada.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of calcium lactate and sodium alginate for manufacturing calcium alginate membrane-bound spheres of whisky-based cocktails and other unstandardized alcoholic beverages. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of calcium lactate and sodium alginate described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses, effective 21 October 2022.The purpose of this communication is to publically 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 these food additives.
This communication serves to inform Members that the phytosanitary requirements, previously notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/927/Rev.1 (dated 5 August 2021), entered into force effective 19 October 2022. For a period of 30 days following the effective date of this directive, the CFIA will accept the previous additional declarations indicated in the 2nd revision. As of 18 November 2022 only the additional declarations indicated in the 3rd revision of the directive will be accepted. Changes to the list of countries approved to export fresh pepper and tomato fruit take effect immediately. Consignments destined to Canada that were correctly certified and exported prior to the entry into force of the revised phytosanitary requirements will be permitted entry.