Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-26 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for difenoconazole that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1                     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity35                         Arugula, Chinese broccoli2, abyssinian cabbages, seakale cabbages, garden cress, upland cress, hanover salad, maca, mizuna, radish leaves, wild rocket, shepherd's purse, turnip greens and watercress30                        Tea (dried leaves)8                           Rice, wild rice33                          Guavas1.5                       Globe artichokes0.6                       Papayas40.4                       Undelinted cotton seeds51 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 1.9 ppm.3 This MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.01 ppm4 This MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.3 ppm5 This MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.05 ppm

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-24 is to consult on the proposed MRL revocations and revisions for acephate and methamidophos and corresponding commodities identified in the PMRL.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-25 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for phosphine (by-product of aluminum phosphide) that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL(ppm)1                  Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.1                      Oilseeds (crop group 20) (revised)21 ppm = parts per million2 The proposed MRL is intended to replace the current MRLs of 0.1 ppm for safflower seeds, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. 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.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of cellulose as an anticaking agent in cheddar cheese, (naming the variety) cheese, and unstandardized cheese preparations that are diced, under the same conditions of use as are already permitted for these cheeses when they are grated or shredded. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of both cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose as anticaking agents in these cheeses when they are diced or cubed. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the uses of cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Anticaking Agents, effective 7 August 2020. 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 these food additives.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-21 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyflufenamid 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                          Hops (dried)0.6                          Cherries (crop subgroup 12-09A)0.2                          Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09)1 ppm = parts per million 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 PMRL2020-20 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for flupyradifurone 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                             Fat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep20.07                           Milk20.03                           Rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A) (revised)1 ppm = parts per million2 The MRLs are proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.06 ppm. 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 PMRL2020-17 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyclaniliprole 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 oil0.4                               Oranges (crop subgroup 10A) (revised)0.3                               Lemons/limes (crop subgroup 10B) (revised)0.2                              Grapefruits (crop subgroup 10C) (revised)1 ppm = parts per million 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.

On 5 June 2019, Health Canada published a Proposal to Lower the Maximum Levels of Lead in Concentrated Infant Formula and Infant Formula When Ready-to-Serve in the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods [NOP/ADP C-2019-1] that was open to the public for comments for 75 days.A summary of the comments received during the consultation period and Health Canada's responses are available in the information document. No new scientific information was received. Therefore, Health Canada lowered the maximum levels for lead in infant formula, effective 3 July 2020, by modifying Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods as described in the information document.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 information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-19 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for propamocarb hydrochloride that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1              Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity150                        Spinach1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-16 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 Commodity0.1                            Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07A, except dry bulb onions)21 ppm = parts per million2 Dry bulb onions are excluded from this MRL action as a 0.1 ppm MRL is already established for the commodity. 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.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of potassium polyaspartate to inhibit crystal formation in wine. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety and efficacy of potassium polyaspartate. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of potassium polyaspartate by modifying the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses as described in the information document referenced below. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's intention 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.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-14 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for myclobutanil that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1              Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity1.0                         African eggplants, eggplants, pea eggplants, scarlet eggplants0.9                         Globe artichokes1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-13 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for triflumezopyrim 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                           Rice1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-15 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRL) for pyroxsulam 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                          Eggs, fat, meat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep; milk, triticale1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-12 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for MCPA that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1          Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.04                    Annual canarygrass bran0.03                    Annual canarygrass seeds1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-10 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for halauxifen-methyl 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                      Oats1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-11 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for MCPA that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1              Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.1                         Dried shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6C, except soybean)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL is proposed to extend the currently established MRL of 0.1 ppm for dry field peas to the remaining commodities of the crop subgroup. 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 PMRL2020-07 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs for glufosinate-ammonium 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                     Tree nuts (crop group 14-11)2; olives30.3                     Stone fruits (crop group 12-09)40.05                   Carrot roots1 ppm = parts per million2 Replaces the currently established MRL of 0.1 ppm for tree nuts (crop group 14-11).3 Replaces the currently established MRL of 0.1 ppm for olives.4 Replaces the currently established MRL of 0.2 ppm for stone fruits (crop group 12-09). The currently established MRL of 0.25 ppm for dried prune plums will be removed as residues will be covered under the 0.3 ppm MRL for stone fruits (crop group 12-09). 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 PMRL2020-08 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for trifloxystrobin that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1                Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity1.5                          Low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G)20.4                          Flaxseeds31 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 1.1 ppm in/on strawberries and add MRLs for the remaining commodities of the crop subgroup.3 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.02 ppm in/on flaxseeds. 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 PMRL2020-06 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for acequinocyl that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL                     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity (ppm)16.0                       Hops (dried)1 ppm = parts per million