Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-17 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for mecoprop that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.02                   Annual canarygrass grain1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-18 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for dicamba that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.02                      Annual canarygrass grain1 ppm = parts per million

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of milk thistle seed extract for use as a supplemental ingredient in foods, under the Supplemented Foods regulatory framework. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of standardized milk thistle seed extracts based on the silymarin content. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of milk thistle seed extract (silymarin) by modifying the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients as described in the Notice of Proposal information document.The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of milk thistle seed extract (silymarin) when used as a supplemental ingredient in foods.

Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of alpha-cyclodextrin as an emulsifying, stabilizing, or thickening agent in various foods. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety and efficacy of alpha-cyclodextrin for use as set out in the information document. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of alpha-cyclodextrin by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, as proposed in the information document.The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit comments, inquiries or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of pectin lyase from Trichoderma reesei RF6199 in various foods.Pectin lyase from Aspergillus niger Rung373 is already permitted for use in Canada in various standardized and unstandardized foods at a level consistent with Good Manufacturing Practice. However, the source organism T. reesei RF6199 was not a permitted source for any food enzyme in Canada.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of pectin lyase from T. reesei RF6199 for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of Pectin lyase from T. reesei RF6199 described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 23 September 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 this food additive.

Health Canada's Food Directorate has assessed phosphatidylserine for use as a supplemental ingredient. This is one of the ingredients the Food Directorate previously identified for further assessment since it was an ingredient that was present in product(s) that were previously eligible to transition to the food regulatory framework under Temporary Marketing Authorizations.The Food Directorate concluded that information related to the safety of phosphatidylserine derived from soy supports its safe use in supplemented foods provided levels of use do not exceed intakes of 300 mg per day, do not exceed 300 mg per serving, and that certain other compositional and labelling requirements are met; as set out in the information document. Consequently, Health Canada proposes to enable the use of phosphatidylserine (soy) by modifying the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of malic acid in honey wine including honey wine to which fruits are added, and mead.Malic acid is already permitted for use in Canada as a pH adjusting agent in various food categories, including 'grape' wine and unstandardized foods (such as mead, and honey wine with added fruits) at a maximum level of use consistent with Good Manufacturing Practice.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of malic acid for its requested use in honey wine. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of malic acid described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted pH Adjusting Agents, Acid-Reacting Materials and Water Correcting Agents, effective 23 September 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 this food additive.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will prohibit the importation of commercial dogs from countries which have been identified as posing a high-risk for rabies caused by canine-variant viruses.Rabies is a reportable disease in Canada and Canada is free of rabies caused by canine-variant viruses. In order to prevent the re-introduction of rabies caused by canine-variant viruses and to protect the health and safety of both animals and humans within Canada, the CFIA will be implementing import restrictions for dogs from high-risk countries.As of 28 September 2022, all dogs with a commercial end-use, as defined by the CFIA, from high-risk countries will not be permitted entry into Canada. As of this date, the CFIA will also no longer issue permits for commercial dogs less than eight months of age from high-risk countries. All shipments of commercial dogs (regardless of age) that are on route to Canada must arrive on or before 27 September 2022 to be eligible for importation. Any dog from a high-risk country that is presented for importation into Canada on or after 28 September 2022 and deemed to be a commercial import will not be allowed to enter Canada. There will be no exceptions made to this new measure regardless of the age of the dog or whether or not an import permit was previously required. Canada respectfully requests that all trading partners from high-risk countries take the necessary steps to ensure commercial dogs are not exported to Canada.The importation of personal pet dogs and assistance dogs, as defined by the CFIA, from high-risk countries will continue to be permitted under the CFIA’s currently established import requirements. The CFIA's Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is the source for Canada’s import requirements.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for hexythiazox notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1442 (dated 24 June 2022) was adopted 14 September 2022. 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                        Tea (dried leaves)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/disclaimer-page.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 tiafenacil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1422 (dated 10 January 2022) was adopted 30 August 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 Commodity0.01                      Dry soybeans; eggs; fat, meat and meat by-products of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep; field corn; grapes; milk; popcorn grain; wheat1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttp://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) 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 received a request seeking approval for the use of potassium sorbate as a preservative at a maximum level of 1,000 parts per million (ppm) in oyster-flavoured sauces. Oyster-flavoured sauce is considered an unstandardized fish product in Canada, and consequently, is not permitted to contain potassium sorbate due to the exception captured under subitem S.9 (2) of Part 2 of the List of Permitted PreservativesThe Food Directorate recently permitted the use of benzoic acid and its salts as Class 2 preservatives in oyster flavoured sauce based on the fact that there was no scientific evidence to soundly rationalize the establishment of the above mentioned exceptions for Class 2 preservatives in certain types of unstandardized foods. Therefore, Health Canada has extended the use of potassium sorbate described in the information document by modifying Part 2 of the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective 26 August 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 this food additive.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluensulfone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1439 (dated 8 June 2022) was adopted 31 August 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 Commodity20                          Leafy Brassica greens (crop subgroup 5B)15                           Citrus oil4.0                        Root vegetable (except sugar beet) (crop subgroup 1B), leafy vegetables (except Brassica vegetables) (crop group 4)2.0                        Potato chips, potato flakes1.5                         Head and stem Brassica (crop subgroup 5A), raisins0.9                        Dried apples0.8                        Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C), small fruits vine climbing (crop subgroup 13-07D)0.5                        Low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G)0.4                       Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)0.3                       Citrus fruits (crop group 10) (revised), sugarcane molasses0.15                      Stone fruits (crop group 12-09)0.06                     Sugarcane cane0.02                     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.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/disclaimer-page.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/1440 (dated 10 June 2022) was adopted 4 September 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 Commodity5.0                           Hops (dried cones)0.01                         Dry soybeans; sunflower seeds; eggs; fat, meat and meat by-products of poultry1 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/disclaimer-page.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 PMRL2022-16 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fenazaquin that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1             Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity20                               Citrus oil2.0                              Stone fruits (crop group 12-09); low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G)0.8                              Bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B); raisins0.7                              Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A); small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop subgroup 13-07F)0.6                              Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)0.4                              Citrus fruits (crop group 10) (revised)0.3                              Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09); cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9)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 flazasulfuron notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1441 (dated 10 June 2022) was adopted 4 September 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 Commodity0.01                         Grapes, lowbush blueberries1 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/disclaimer-page.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 dimethoate notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1438 (dated 8 June 2022) was adopted 31 August 2022. 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 Commodity0.04                            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/disclaimer-page.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.

On 9 April 2021, Health Canada published a Proposal to Update the Maximum Level for Total Arsenic in Fruit Juice and Fruit Nectar in the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods (NOP/ADP C-2021-2) that was open for public comment for 75 days.No new scientific information was received during the consultation period. Therefore, Health Canada established new maximum levels of 0.01 ppm inorganic arsenic in fruit juices and fruit nectars except grape juice and grape nectar, and 0.03 ppm inorganic arsenic in grape juice and grape nectar, to Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, effective 17 August 2022, as described in the information document.The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.

On 9 April 2021, Health Canada published a Proposal to Add a Maximum Level for Inorganic Arsenic in Rice-based Foods Intended Specifically for Infants and Young Children to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods (NOP/ADP C-2021-1) that was open for public comment for 75 days.No new scientific information was received during the consultation period. Therefore, Health Canada added a new maximum level of 0.1 ppm inorganic arsenic in rice-based foods intended specifically for infants and young children to Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, effective 17 August 2022, as described in the information document.The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.

Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of grape seed extract for use as a supplemental ingredient in foods, under the Supplemented Foods regulatory framework. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of standardized grape seed extracts based on the oligomeric proanthocyanidins content. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of grape seed extract (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) by modifying the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients as described in the Notice of Proposal information document.The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of grape seed extract (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) when used as a supplemental ingredient in foods.

From time to time, Health Canada may make minor modifications to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives, such as changes to correct errors, improve clarity, achieve consistency in terms used in the Lists, or to align the Lists with amendments of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations. These minor changes are not intended to alter the permitted uses of food additives.To add clarity and to ensure consistency in terminology, Health Canada has replaced "tomatoes" with "canned tomatoes", and "canned vegetables" with "canned (naming the vegetable)" and "unstandardized canned vegetables" in the List of Permitted Firming Agents, effective 5 August 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 inquiries or feedback on this modification.