Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-15 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for quiazalopfop-ethyl that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is evaluating its regulatory approach to Epiphyas postvittana (light brown apple moth). A risk management document has been prepared discussing:background information related to the pest,a summary of risk assessments, pest management considerations, and proposals related to Canada’s regulatory approach to the pest.The risk management document presents two options for managing the risk to Canada posed by E. postvittana. The approach recommended by the CFIA is to continue regulating the pest by applying phytosanitary import requirements to commodities that present the greatest risk of introducing the pest to Canada. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide comments on the proposals. Comments will be taken into consideration by the CFIA when making the risk management decision. Once a risk management decision has been finalized, the document will be revised to include information related to the decision, and any resulting next steps for changes to phytosanitary import requirements. The finalized document will be notified as an addendum to this notification.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for topramezone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1435 (dated 2 May 2022) was adopted 27 July 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 Commodity0.05 Fat and meat by-products of poultry20.01 Rapeseeds3 (crop subgroup 20A) (revised); eggs and meat of poultry21 ppm = parts per million2 From poultry consumption of feed treated with topramezone.3 Canola is a variety of rapeseed.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/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 fluopyram notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1437 (dated 2 May 2022) was adopted 27 July 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 Commodity0.5 Cereal grains (crop group 15), except rice and corn2,30.3 Rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A) (revised)40.03 Green coffee beans0.02 Field corn, popcorn grain20.01 Sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRLs replace the established 1.5 ppm MRL for cereal grains (crop group 15), except rice.3 The MRL of 2.0 ppm for wheat bran and germ has been revoked. These wheat commodities are now regulated under the cereal grains (crop group 15) MRL of 0.5 ppm.4 This MRL replaces the established MRL of 1.8 ppm for rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A) (revised).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/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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate has assessed green tea extract 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.Green Tea extract has a history of safe use as a flavouring in food. The continued use of green tea extract as a food flavouring ingredient is the responsibility of the food seller to ensure that the sale of a food containing green tea extract does not contravene section 4 of the Food and Drugs ActFor food sellers who choose to use green tea extract as a supplemental ingredient, the Food Directorate concluded that information related to the safety of standardized green tea extract supports its safe use in supplemented foods provided levels of use do not exceed intakes equivalent to 300 mg epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and 600 mg total catechins per day, do not exceed 100 mg EGCG and 200 mg total catechins per serving, and that certain other compositional and labelling requirements are met; as set out in the table below. Therefore, Health Canada proposes to enable the use of green tea extract (EGCG/catechins) by adding the entry to the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyraclostrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1436 (dated 2 May 2022) was adopted 27 July 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 Commodity1.5 Azaroles, Chinese quinces, Japanese quinces, medlars, tejocotes0.9 Beltsville bunching onions, daylilies, elegans hosta, fritillaria bulbs, fritillaria leaves, fresh Chinese chive leaves, fresh onions, kurrats, lady's leeks, lilies, macrostem onions, pearl onions, serpent garlic, shallot bulbs2, shallot leaves, wild leeks1 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL established for "shallots" at 0.9 ppm is revised to "shallot bulbs" to reflect current terminology.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 Risk Management Document provides an assessment of risk management options to regulate Cydalima perspectalis (Box tree moth) in Canada.Cydalima perspectalis, box tree moth (BTM), is native to East Asia and has become a serious invasive pest of Buxus spp. plants in Europe. In 2018, three moths were reported in Ontario, Canada, and pest presence was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in November that same year.C. perspectalis is not currently a regulated pest in Canada. Although Buxus spp. plants are not native to North America, they are widely distributed in North American nurseries, gardens, and parks as an important ornamental shrub and thus, the establishment and spread of C. perspectalis in North America is a concern to the landscape and nursery industries.The risk management document includes a summary of CFIA’s risk assessments on C. perspectalis and presents three pest risk management options for the pest in Canada under the authority of the Plant Protection ActOption 1 Status quo: No specific phytosanitary measures for C. perspectalisOption 2 Federal regulation of the pest: Creation of a localized regulated area in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Niagara peninsula (municipalities with positive detections in 2021).Option 3 Federal regulation of the pest: Creation of a regulated area for all of Ontario (recommended).Under Option 3, import restrictions for Buxus spp. would be implemented, including prohibition of imports of Buxus spp. from the infested area in New York State, United States of America and other countries where Cydalima perspectalis is known to occur. Domestic movement controls for Buxus spp. moving out of the regulated area will be implemented requiring facilities producing Buxus spp. to implement a system to prevent pest spread (e.g., pest module) and obtain a written authorization from CFIA if they want to move or sell Buxus spp. outside the regulated area.Feedback received will inform the CFIA's regulatory approach for managing the pest risk posed by box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Canada.
From time to time, Health Canada may make modifications to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives, to align the lists with amendments of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations (Regulations).Health Canada published the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations and the Cannabis Regulations (Supplemented Foods) in the Canada Gazette, Part II creating a regulatory framework for the sale of supplemented foods in Canada. As a result, Health Canada modified the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Sovlents to extend the use of certain solvents to the manufacture of non-flavouring extracts, caffeine extracts, or both, that may be used as ingredients in supplemented foods. This modification is effective 21 July 2022.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 feedback on this modification.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for flutriafol notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1433 (dated 13 April 2022) was adopted 11 July 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 Hops (dried cones)0.6 Almond nuts1 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified Members on 25 June 2019 (G/SPS/N/CAN/1084/Rev.1) of a public consultation on proposed regulations on the labelling of pre-packaged food destined for sale in Canada.In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, CFIA adjusted the initiative, now called Food Product Innovation, to only include the:· Repeal of some standard container sizes;· Incorporation by reference of remaining standard container sizes;· Incorporation by reference of class names;· Updated definition of test market food;· Harmonized and streamlined food commodity-specific labelling requirements.These regulatory changes will not require any changes to food labels. In addition, these changes will not affect the level of inspection, what is inspected or how food labels are inspected.These changes entered into force on 6 July 2022.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will prohibit the importation of commercial dogs from the countries specified above, 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.
Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of long-chain glycolipids from Dacryopinax spathularia MUCL 53181 as a preservative in various standardized and unstandardized non-alcoholic beverages.Health Canada published a Proposal to Enable the Use of Long-Chain Glycolipids from Dacryopinax spathularia MUCL 53181 as a Preservative in Various Non-Alcoholic Beverages [NOP/ADP-0037] on 23 September 2021. The proposal was open to the public for comment for 75 days. No comments were received during this period.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of long-chain glycolipids from D. spathularia MUCL 53181 for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of long-chain glycolipids from D. spathularia MUCL 53181 described in the information document below by modifying Part 2 and Part 3 of the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective 10 June 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 completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of acesulfame potassium in hot pot soup bases, various sauces, and sauce packs that come with instant noodle products.Acesulfame potassium is already permitted as a sweetener in a variety of foods.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of acesulfame potassium for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of acesulfame potassium as described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Sweeteners, effective 20 June 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 completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of gellan gum in flavoured coffee whiteners.Gellan gum is already permitted for use in Canada as a stabilizing agent in a variety of foods at maximum levels of use up to 5,000 ppm.The results of the premarket assessment supports the safety and the efficacy of gellan gum for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of gellan gum as described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective 3 June 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2022-14 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for hexythiazox that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity15 Tea (dried leaves)1 ppm = parts per million
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has implemented new import requirements for select feed ingredients imported from countries identified as posing a potential concern with respect to African Swine Fever (ASF). The identified products will require an import permit prior to importation from the specified countries and the conditions in the implementing order and the import permit will need to be met. These conditions may include certification of origin, heat treatment and/or hold times (depending on the product in question) designed to mitigate the risk of contamination of these products with the African Swine Fever virus.Canada has amended the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure to add Nepal. The updated list is noted below:Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable:[ ] All trading partners[X] Specific regions or countries: Benin; Bulgaria*; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; Dominican Republic; Estonia*; The Gambia; Germany*; Ghana; Greece*; Guinea-Bissau; Haiti; Hong Kong, China; Hungary*; India; Indonesia; Italy*; Kenya; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Latvia*; Lithuania*; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Republic of Moldova; Mongolia; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nepal; Nigeria; North Macedonia; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Poland*; Romania*; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Senegal; Serbia; Sierra Leone; Slovak Republic*; South Africa; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Ukraine; Viet Nam; Zambia; Zimbabwe*denotes recognition of regionalization.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for thifensulfuron-methyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1430 (dated 4 April 2022) was adopted 14 June 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 Commodity0.02 Gold of pleasure seeds1 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.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for mandestrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1429 (dated 4 April 2022) was adopted 14 June 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 Commodity0.2 Rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A) (revised)21 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the current MRL of 0.5 ppm for rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A) (revised).An MRL is established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with 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 and Pest Management section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs 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.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for glufosinate-ammonium notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1431 (dated 4 April 2022) was adopted 14 June 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 Commodity0.6 Avocados0.5 Tea (dried leaves)0.1 Green coffee beans, mangoes1 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.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2022-13 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for flazasulfuron 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 Grapes, lowbush blueberries1 ppm = parts per million