Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of lycopene extract from tomato in certain non-carbonated sweetened flavoured water-based beverages to which vitamins and minerals nutrients have been added and in sports drinks. Lycopene extract from tomato is already permitted for use in Canada as a food colouring agent in a variety of foods, including certain beverages. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of lycopene extract from tomato for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of lycopene extract from tomato described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Colouring Agents, effective 12 March 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 this food additive.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for clopyralid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1290 (dated 7 January 2020) was adopted 18 March 2020. 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 Commodity0.05                      Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)1 ppm = parts per million 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 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for chlorfenapyr notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1289 (dated 7 January 2020) was adopted 18 March 2020. 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 Commodity0.5                                    Cucumbers1ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for dimethomorph notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1288 (dated 17 December 2019) was adopted 11 March 2020. 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 Commodity602                        Leaf lettuce1 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the MRL of 30 ppm previously established for this commodity.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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for clopyralid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1287 (dated 17 December 2019) was adopted 11 March 2020. 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 Commodity7.0             Annual canarygrass bran3.0             Annual canarygrass seeds1 ppm = parts per million            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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added an HS code to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) for Lonicera spp. fruit (fresh or chilled).The addition of Lonicera spp. fresh fruit to AIRS is based on the result of importer interest and will be considered Not Approved Pending a Pest Risk Analysis (NAPPRA) from all countries except the continental United States under the authority of the Plant Protection ActNo phytosanitary documents will be required for this material when originating from the United States. CFIA's Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) (https://www.inspection.gc.ca/importing-food-plants-or-animals/plant-and-plant-product-imports/airs/eng/1300127512994/1300127627409) is the definitive source for up to date import requirements.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2020-04 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for mefentrifluconazole that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL     (ppm)1                                           Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity15                                                   Citrus oil4.0                                                  Cherries (crop subgroup 12-09A), cereal grains (crop group 15, except wheat, triticale and corn), dried prune plums, raisins2.0                                                  Plums (crop subgroup 12-09C), dry lentils 1.5                                                  Pome fruits (crop group 11-09), peaches (crop subgroup 12-09B), small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop subgroup 13-07F)1.0                                                  Lemons/limes (crop subgroup 10B, revised), rapeseeds (crop subgroup 20A, revised)0.6                                                  Oranges (crop subgroup 10A, revised),sugar beet roots0.5                                                  Grapefruits (crop subgroup 10C, revised)0.4                                                  Dry soybeans0.3                                                  Wheat; meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses and sheep; triticale0.2                                                  Fat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep0.15                                                Legume vegetables, succulent or dried (crop group 6), except dry lentils and dry soybeans0.1                                                  Milk fat0.06                                                Tree nuts (crop group 14-11)0.04                                                Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)0.03                                                Sweet corn kernels plus cobs with husks removed0.02                                                Meat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep; milk0.01                                                Eggs; fat, meat and meat byproducts of hogs and poultry; field corn; peanuts; popcorn grain1 ppm = parts per million MRLs are 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 include 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 expanded the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure to include Greece. 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; Czech Republic; Estonia; The Gambia; Ghana; Greece; Guinea-Bissau; Hong Kong, China; Hungary; Indonesia; Italy; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Latvia; Lithuania; Madagascar; Malawi; Republic of Moldova; Mongolia; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nigeria; Philippines; Poland; Republic of Korea; Romania; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Senegal; Serbia; Sierra Leone; Slovakia; South Africa; Tanzania; Togo; Ukraine; Viet Nam; Zambia; Zimbabwe

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for cyprodinil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1293 (dated 8 January 2020) was adopted 25 February 2020. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:  MRL (ppm)                  Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.6                               Dried shelled bean and pea (except soybean) (crop subgroup 6C)ppm = parts per millionAn 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 Health Canada's 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fludioxonil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1294 (dated 8 January 2020) was adopted 25 February 2020. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:  MRL (ppm)                  Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.5                               Dried shelled bean and pea (except soybean) (crop subgroup 6C)ppm = parts per million 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 Health Canada's 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyroxasulfone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1295 (dated 8 January 2020) was adopted 25 February 2020. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:  MRL (ppm)                Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.2                             Potato flakes, potato granules0.08                           Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)ppm = parts per million 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 Health Canada's 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyraflufen-ethyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1285 (dated 28 November 2019) was adopted 24 February 2020. 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                            Annual canarygrass seeds1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for ametoctradin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1283 (dated 28 November 2019) was adopted 24 February 2020. 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 Commodity802                                      Leaf lettuce 1 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 40 ppm for this commodity.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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for 2,4-D notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1282 (dated 28 November 2019) was adopted 24 February 2020. 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                           Annual canarygrass seeds 1 ppm = parts per million 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 a food commodity.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for bentazon notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1284 (dated 28 November 2019) was adopted 24 February 2020. 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 Commodity0.4                                   Meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep0.06                                 Kidney of poultry0.05                                 Eggs; fat and meat of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, and sheep; fat, meat, and meat byproducts of poultry (except kidney); meat byproducts of hogs0.02                                 Milk1 ppm = parts per million 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pethoxamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1281 (dated 26 November 2019) was adopted 19 February 2020. 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 byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep; field corn; milk; popcorn grain; sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed; undelinted cotton seeds1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for malathion notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1278 (dated 4 October 2019) was adopted 6 February 2020. 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                                              Bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B, except currants and gooseberries)2; small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop subgroup 13-07F, except                                                                    gooseberries and grapes)3; low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G, except lowbush blueberries and strawberries)4; wild raspberries 6.0                                              Cherries (crop subgroup 12-09A)51 ppm = parts per million2 The established MRL of 8.0 ppm for blueberries was revised to "highbush blueberries" and "lowbush blueberries" to reflect current terminology. Currants and gooseberries are excluded from this MRL action as an 8.0 ppm MRL is already established for these commodities.3 Gooseberries and grapes are excluded from this MRL action as an 8.0 ppm MRL is already established for these commodities.4 Lowbush blueberries are included under Bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B) in this MRL action and strawberries are excluded from this MRL action as an 8.0 ppm MRL is already established for this commodity.5 The established MRL 6.0 ppm for cherries was revised to "sweet cherries" and "tart cherries" to reflect current terminology. MRLs are 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 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 PMRL2020-03 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for deltamethrin that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1          Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.07                       Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (crop subgroup 6C)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 PMRL2020-02 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyriofenone that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.3                   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.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of glucose oxidase from Aspergillus niger J39 in bread, flour, whole wheat flour, pasta, unstandardized bakery products, and in certain shredded cheeses just prior to their packaging.Glucose oxidase from other A. niger strains is already permitted for use in Canada as a food enzyme in the same foods as those of interest to the petitioner other than shredded cheese.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of glucose oxidase from A. niger J39 for its requested uses and its efficacy for use in shredded cheeses (a new type of food for this food enzyme). Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of glucose oxidase from this source described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 21 January 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 this food additive.