Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of maltogenic alpha-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis MDT06-221 in the manufacture of bread, flour, whole wheat flour, unstandardized bakery products, and pasta.Amylase (maltogenic) from other source organisms is already permitted for use as a food enzyme in Canada in the manufacture of all the foods of interest to the petitioner with the exception of pasta.As no safety concerns were identified through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive maltogenic alpha-amylase from B. licheniformis MDT06-221 as described in the information document below, by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 26 February 2019. 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 fenamidone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1226 (dated 6 December 2018) was adopted 27 February 2019. 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 Commodity200 Dried basil leaves60 Brassica leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B)230 Fresh basil leaves1 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the established MRL of 5 ppm in/on Chinese broccoli and the established MRLs of 55 ppm in/on broccoli raab, bok choy Chinese cabbages, collards, kales, mizuna, mustard greens, and rape leaves. The previously established MRL of 55 ppm for "turnip tops" is replaced by an MRL of 60 ppm for turnip greens to reflect recent changes in crop grouping terminology (DIR2014-02).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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for spiromesifen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1228 (dated 7 December 2018) was adopted 27 February 2019. 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 Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)0.3 Cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 0.3 ppm replaces the currently established MRL of 0.2 ppm in/on cucumbers and 0.1 ppm in/on cucurbit vegetables, except cucumbers.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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The objective of the notified document PMRL2019-05 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for cyazofamid that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.9 Tomatoes subgroup (crop subgroup 8-09A)2 1 ppm = parts per million2 The currently established MRL of 0.2 ppm for tomatoes is proposed to be revised to 0.9 ppm. 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for flumioxazin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1230 (dated 10 December 2018) was adopted 25 February 2019. 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 Sunflowers (crop subgroup 20B)1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluazifop-butyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1229 (dated 10 December 2018) was adopted 25 February 2019. 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 Leaf lettuce3.0 Head lettuce1.5 Green onions (crop subgroup 3-07B)0.5 Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07A, except dry bulb onions)20.08 Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)1 ppm = parts per million2 Dry bulb onions are excluded from this MRL action as a 0.5 ppm MRL is already established for the commodity.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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for metaldehyde notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1225 (dated 27 November 2018) was adopted 20 February 2019. 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 Commodity 0.05 Ginseng roots1 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for novaluron notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1224 (dated 27 November 2018) was adopted 20 February 2019. 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 Commodity 0.2 Cucumbers1 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for chlorothalonil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1220 (dated 23 November 2018) was adopted 18 February 2019. 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 Commodity5.02 Edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A)1 ppm = parts per million.2 This action extends the current MRL of 5.0 ppm on edible-podded snow peas to all commodities within crop subgroup 6A.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 Health Canada's 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for clethodim notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1221 (dated 23 November 2018) was adopted 18 February 2019. 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 Commodity3.52 Edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A), succulent shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B)0.5 Shallot bulbs1 ppm = parts per million.2 In addition, the established MRL of 0.5 ppm for "beans" is replaced with an MRL of 0.5 ppm for each of the dry bean commodities in crop subgroup 6C in order 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 Health Canada's 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for acequinocyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1222 (dated 23 November 2018) was adopted 18 February 2019. 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 Commodity 0.3 Summer squash 0.15 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 lupin1 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for amisulbrom notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1217 (dated 20 November 2018) was adopted 12 February 2019. 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 Commodity 1.0 Raisins 0.5 Grapes 0.4 Tomatoes1 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for mandestrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1218 (dated 20 November 2018) was adopted 12 February 2019. 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 Eggs, fat, meat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep, milk1 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for isopyrazam notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1219 (dated 20 November 2018) was adopted 12 February 2019. 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 Commodity 0.5 Tomatoes (crop subgroup 8-09A), bell peppers 0.3 Melons (crop subgroup 9A)1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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 Health Canada's 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The objective of the notified document PMRL2019-04 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for penthiopyrad that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity10 Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)6.02 Bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B)1 ppm = parts per million2 Lowbush blueberries and lingonberries belong to Bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B). The MRL of 6.0 ppm is proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 3.0 ppm for lowbush blueberries and lingonberries, and establish new MRLs for the remaining food commodities in the crop subgroup. 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 Health Canada's website.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2019-03 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for difenoconazole that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.6 Cranberries1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2019-01 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for penflufen 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 Bulb vegetables (crop group 3-07)1 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 Health Canada's website.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2019-02 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for aminoethoxyvinylglycine hydrochloride that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.08 Sweet cherries1 ppm = parts per million
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for kresoxim-methyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1215 (dated 19 November 2018) was adopted 6 February 2019. 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 Commodity9.0 Tangerines1 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(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) intends to deregulate Cydia latiferreanaUpon publication of the aforementioned document, the CFIA will no longer maintain phytosanitary import requirements related to Cydia latiferreana for the commodities listed in section 3 of this notification; nor will the CFIA enforce Schedule II of the Plant Protection Regulations pertaining to the domestic movement restrictions applied to commodities that are regulated for Cydia latiferreana. Additionally, the pest will be removed from the List of Pests Regulated by Canada.The decision took into account several factors, including pest risk assessments, international obligations, and the results of domestic consultation.