Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
The objective of the notified document PMRL2021-16 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for picarbutrazox 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 Dry soybeans, eggs; fat, meat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep; field corn, milk, popcorn grain, sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed1 ppm = parts per million
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of potassium aluminum sulphate in salted jellyfish.Potassium aluminum sulphate is already permitted for use as a firming agent in unstandardized foods, pickles and relishes, and sea urchin roe.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of potassium aluminum sulphate for its requested use in salted jellyfish. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of potassium aluminum sulphate described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Firming Agents, effective 20 May 2021. 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 for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for thiabendazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1376 (dated 19 February 2021) was adopted 19 May 2021. 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 Commodity10 Mangoes, papayas9.0 Bananas21ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the current MRL of 0.4 ppm for bananas.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 objective of the notified document PMRL2021-11 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pendimethalin that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.2 Celery1 ppm = parts per million
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing an update to its Directive D-95-03: Plant protection policy for marine vessels arriving in Canada from areas regulated for Asian gypsy moth to reflect the changes proposed to specified risk periods (SRPs) as noted in the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) "Position Document on Asian gypsy moth (AGM) specified risk periods in Japan, Russia, Republic of Korea and China". The CFIA's proposed changes are based on the scientific and technical analysis conducted by the Asian gypsy moth (AGM) Expert Group of NAPPO, which includes the CFIA as one of its members.The NAPPO AGM Expert Group has reviewed the Specified Risk Periods (SRPs) for the AGM species complex in all AGM-regulated countries (China, Japan, Republic of Korea and Russia). Following an evaluation of available data and discussions with impacted AGM-regulated countries, revisions to the SRPs are proposed for Japan and Russia and include: • Adjusting the SRP regions and extending the SRP start and end dates for some regions in Japan. • Extending the SRP start and end dates in Russia. • Reducing the total number of specified risk periods from six to four. >Countries in which a marine shipping industry operates will be the most affected as any vessels destined to Canada that called on ports in Japan, far-east Russia, China and the Republic of Korea during the Specified Risk Period for Asian gypsy moth will need to comply with the revised SRP dates. AGM-regulated countries will be the most affected as their inspection and certification bodies will need to adjust to accommodate increased workload due to the expansion of the SRPs in far east Russia and Japan.Based on available data, there are no changes to the SRPs for the Republic of Korea or China at this time. For vessels which call on ports in North America, the revision to the SRPs means that the time period when AGM certification is required for vessels that have called on ports in Japan and Russia has been increased/lengthened. Implementation of changes to the SRPs is planned to begin in 2022. By November 2021, the CFIA will finalize the update to directive D-95-03: Plant protection policy for marine vessels arriving in Canada from areas regulated for Asian gypsy moth to reflect the changes to the SRPs.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for dimethoate notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1375 (dated 16 February 2021) was adopted 12 May 2021.The revised MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database on 12 May 2021. The revocation of MRLs is legally in effect as of 12 May 2021, following their removal from the MRL Database.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 propiconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1374 (dated 16 February 2021) was adopted 12 May 2021. 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 Wheat2,31ppm = parts per million2 The existing MRL of 0.09 ppm for wheat is revised to 0.01 ppm.3 The existing MRL of 0.2 ppm for wheat bran and wheat germ is revoked. These wheat commodities will be regulated under the established wheat MRL of 0.01 ppm. 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2021-13 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for metalaxyl that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity10 Bearberries, bilberries, cloudberries, lowbush blueberries2, muntries, partridgeberries1.5 Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)30.5 Tree Nuts (crop group 14-11, except almond nuts, black walnuts, and English walnuts)41 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 3.0 ppm MRL for lowbush blueberries.3 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.2 ppm MRL for raspberries and add MRLs for the remaining commodities in the crop subgroup.4 Almond nuts, black walnuts and English walnuts are excluded from this MRL action as a 0.5 ppm MRL is already established for these commodities. An MRL is proposed 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.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2021-14 is to consult on the proposed MRL revocations for lambda-cyhalothrin and corresponding commodities identified in the PMRL.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for ethephon notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1353 (dated 19 November 2020) was adopted 14 May 2021.As per PMRL2020-39, the revocation of the MRLs for ethephon on corresponding commodities will take effect to allow sufficient time for legally treated commodities to clear the channels of trade. The revocation of the MRLs will be legally in effect following their removal from the MRL database, that is, 36 months from the date of publication of the RVD2020-09 (published 24 September 2020).MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://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 PMRL2021-12 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for oxathiapiprolin that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.5 Bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B, except lowbush blueberries)20.4 Low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G, except lingonberries and cranberries)3,40.01 Tree nuts (crop group 14-11)1 ppm = parts per million2 Lowbush blueberries are in multiple crop subgroups and are included in crop subgroup 13-07G for this MRL action.3 Lingonberries are in multiple crop subgroups and are included in crop subgroup 13-07B for this MRL action.4 Cranberries are excluded from this MRL action since oxathiapriprolin is not registered for use on cranberries. An MRL is proposed 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.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2021-15 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for methoprene 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 Milk1 ppm = parts per million
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for flupyradifurone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1371 (dated 11 February 2021) was adopted 10 May 2021. 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 Commodity9.0 Celtuce, fresh Florence fennel leaves and stalks8.0 Tropical and subtropical palm fruits, edible peel (crop subgroup 23C)6.0 Kohlrabies3.0 Sesame seeds0.70 Sunflowers (crop subgroup 20B) (revised), Texas prickly pear pads0.30 Pineapples0.01 Stalk and stem vegetables (crop subgroup 22A, except celtuce2, fresh Florence fennel leaves and stalks2, kohlrabies3, prickly pear pads4, Texas prickly pear pads51ppm = parts per million2 Celtuce and fresh Florence fennel leaves and stalks are excluded from this MRL action as a separate MRL of 9.0 ppm is now established for these commodities.3 Kohlrabies is excluded from this MRL action as a separate MRL of 6.0 ppm is now established for the commodity.4 Prickly pear pads are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 0.70 ppm is already established for the commodity.5 Texas prickly pear pads are excluded from this MRL action as a separate MRL of 0.70 ppm is now established for the commodity. 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 difenoconazole, notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1370 (dated 11 February 2021) and G/SPS/N/CAN/1370/Corr.1 (dated 17 March 2021), was adopted 10 May 2021. 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 Commodity8.0 Garden beet tops0.6 Root vegetable (crop subgroup 1A)21ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the current MRLs for carrot and sugar beet roots.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 objective of the notified document PMRL2021-10 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for glyphosate that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity352 Groats/rolled oats, oat bran152,3,5 Barley bran, dry adzuki beans, dry beans, dry blackeyed peas, dry broad beans, dry catjang seeds, dry chickpeas, dry cowpea seeds, dry guar seeds, dry kidney beans, dry lablab beans, dry lima beans, dry moth beans, dry mung beans, dry navy beans, dry pink beans, dry pinto beans, dry rice beans, dry southern peas, dry tepary beans, dry urd beans, grain lupin, pearled barley, wheat bran, wheat germ104,5 Dry field peas, dry lentils, dry pigeon peas1.0 Tree nuts (crop group 14-11)1 ppm = parts per million2 The new MRLs of 35 ppm in/on groats/rolled oats and oat bran, as well as 15 ppm in/on barley bran, pearled barley, wheat bran and wheat germ, will replace the currently established MRLs in/on "oat, milling fractions (except flour)", "barley milling fractions (except flour)" and "wheat milling fractions (except flour)". Flour will no longer be explicitly mentioned in the database, as it is covered by the MRLs in/on the respective raw agricultural commodities (RACs) of oats, barley and wheat.3 Given that a new MRL of 15 ppm is recommended for all commodities of crop subgroup 6C, except soybeans, dry lentils, dry field peas and dry pigeon peas, the historical term "beans" originally covered at 4.0 ppm will be removed from the database. It is noted that the following commodities are considered as beans: grain lupin, dry blackeyed peas, dry catjang seeds, dry cowpea seeds and dry southern peas. Chickpeas can be considered as beans or peas, but the MRL is set at the highest value between the two, in this case beans at 15 ppm.4 Given that a new MRL of 10 ppm is recommended for dry field peas and dry pigeon peas, the historical term "peas" covered at 5.0 ppm will be removed from the database. It is noted that lentils are considered as peas, and therefore, the MRL of 4.0 ppm will be replaced by the value of 10 ppm.5 Residues of glyphosate in/on succulent peas and beans of crop subgroups 6A and 6B will be covered under 0.1 ppm as per Part B, Division 15, Subsection B.15.002(1) of the FDAR. An MRL is proposed 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.
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 remove the Czech Republic. 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: Belgium*; Benin; Bulgaria*; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; Estonia*; The Gambia; Germany*; Ghana; Greece*; Guinea-Bissau; Hong Kong, China; Hungary*; India; Indonesia; Italy*; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Latvia*; Lithuania*; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Republic of Moldova; Mongolia; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nigeria; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Poland*; Republic of Korea; Romania*; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Senegal; Serbia; Sierra Leone; Slovak Republic*; South Africa; Tanzania; Togo; Ukraine; Viet Nam; Zambia; Zimbabwe * denotes recognition of regionalization.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of chymosin from Aspergillus niger DSM 32805 in certain dairy-based foods.Chymosins from sources other than A. niger DSM 32805 are already permitted for use in Canada as food enzymes in dairy-based foods.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of chymosin from A. niger DSM 32805 for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of this enzyme from this source described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 27 April 2021. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any 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 sodium phosphate, tribasic, to reduce processing losses and thaw drip in frozen shrimp and frozen cooked shrimp.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of sodium phosphate, tribasic, for its requested use and its efficacy for such use when used in combination with other phosphates permitted for the same purpose. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of sodium phosphate, tribasic described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses effective 28 April 2021. 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 for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed safety assessments of carrageenan, gellan gum, lecithin, monoglycerides, potassium citrate, potassium hydroxide, and sodium citrate for use in human milk fortifier (HMF).The results of these assessments support the safety of these food additives for use in HMF. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled their use as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents and the List of Permitted pH Adjusting Agents, Acid-Reacting Materials and Water Correcting Agents, effective 14 April 2021. 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 for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated the Canadian Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals List (SSL) by adding twelve species and removing seven, based on changes to the species listed in various disease specific chapters of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Aquatic Animal Health Code. In addition, in the Health of Animals Regulations, Schedule III was repealed and the Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals List was incorporated by reference. This change will facilitate timely changes to the SSL to align with the revisions to the disease specific chapters of the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code.