Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for tetrachlorvinphos, carbofuran, diazinon, dicofol, dinocap, diphenamid, disulfoton, nicotine, phosalone, pirimicarb, sodium trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and vinclozolin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1214 (dated 19 November 2018) was adopted 6 February 2019.The proposed MRLs for tetrachlorvinphos 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                   Apples1.5                  Fat of cattle1.5                  Fat of hogs10                   Grapes1.5                  Meat of cattle1.5                  Meat of hogs1.5                  Meat by-products of cattle1.5                  Meat by-products of hogs1 ppm = parts per millionThe MRLs for carbofuran, diazinon, dicofol, dinocap, diphenamid, disulfoton, nicotine, phosalone, pirimicarb, sodium trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and vinclozolin on corresponding commodities identified in PMRL2018-44 have been revoked. 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) intends to deregulate Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müll, the causal agent of eastern filbert blight.Upon publication of the aforementioned document, the CFIA will no longer maintain phytosanitary import requirements related to A. anomala 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 regulated for A. anomala. Additionally, the pathogen will be removed from the List of Pests Regulated by Canada and Plant Protection Directive D-00-03: Import requirements from the United States and domestic movement requirements for material to prevent the introduction of eastern filbert blight into British Columbia will be rescinded. The decision took into account several factors, including pest risk assessments, international obligations, and the results of domestic consultation.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens GT2 as a food enzyme in dairy-based flavouring preparations; hydrolyzed animal, milk and vegetable protein; yeast extract; and standardized egg products. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens GT2 for its requested uses. Therefore, Health Canada intends to modify the List of Permitted Food Enzymeshttps://canada-preview.adobecqms.net/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/5-enzymes.html) 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.

Food contaminants and other adulterating substances are chemicals that may be present in foods at levels that could impact the overall safety and/or quality of foods. These substances can either be inadvertently or naturally present in foods or in some cases intentionally added for fraudulent purposes. Establishing a prohibition or a maximum level (ML) are forms of risk management that may be employed to eliminate or reduce exposure to a particular chemical contaminant in foods. Canadian prohibitions and MLs for chemical contaminants in food are set out in Part 1 and Part 2, respectively, of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, which is incorporated by reference into section B.15.001 of Division 15 of the Food and Drug Regulations (the Regulations). Maximum levels are also set out in the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods, which is maintained on Health Canada's website. All prohibitions and MLs for contaminants in food are established by Health Canada's Food Directorate based on scientific evidence and in consultation with stakeholders and are enforceable by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.New information regarding how raw apricot kernels are being sold in Canada is available. There are also indications that consumers may not be aware of or follow Health Canada's existing consumption advisory for adults to consume no more than three bitter apricot kernels a day and that they should not be consumed by children. This suggests that further risk management actions are required to address any potential health risks associated with acute cyanide poisoning from the consumption of raw apricot kernels, which can lead to serious adverse health effects. The purpose of this notice is to seek feedback on three risk management options to protect Canadians from the risk of cyanide exposure due to the consumption of apricot kernels.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for clodinafop-propargyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1210 (dated 1 October 2018) was adopted 25 December 2018. 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 by-products 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-55 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for flumioxazin that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1   Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.5                 Sunflowers (crop subgroup 20B)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 the Canada.ca website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-54 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fluazifop-butyl 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                    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 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 PMRL2018-58 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spiromesifen 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                    Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)0.3                    Cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9)21 ppm = parts per million2The MRL of 0.3 ppm is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.2 ppm in/on cucumbers and 0.1 ppm in/on cucurbit vegetables, except cucumbers. 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-57 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for clomazone that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.3                    Dried cilantro leaves0.05                  Fresh cilantro leaves1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-56 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fenamidone that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1          Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity200                     Dried basil leaves60                       Brassica leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B)230                       Fresh basil leaves1ppm = parts per million2This MRL is proposed to replace 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" will be replaced by an MRL of 60 ppm for turnip greens to reflect recent changes in crop grouping terminology (DIR2014-02).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 bifenthrin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1201 (dated 30 August 2018) was adopted 27 November 2018. 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 Commodity3.0                    Highbush blueberries1 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 afidopyropen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1203 (dated 3 September 2018) was adopted 28 November 2018. 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                     Brassica leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B)3.0                     Leaf petioles vegetables (crop subgroup 22B)2.0                     Leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13A)0.7                     Cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9)0.5                     Brassica head and stem vegetable (crop group 5-13), dried tomatoes0.4                     Citrus oil0.2                     Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09)0.15                   Citrus fruits (revised) (crop group 10)0.08                   Cottonseeds (revised) (crop subgroup 20C)0.03                   Stone fruits (crop group 12-09)0.02                   Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)0.01                   Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C), tree nuts (crop group 14-11), dry soybeans, eggs, fat, meat, and meat by-products of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep0.001                  Milk1 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fenhexamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1202 (dated 30 August 2018) was adopted 27 November 2018. 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 Commodity2.0                     Eggplants1 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 picoxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1207 (dated 3 September 2018) was adopted 29 November 2018. 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 Commodity15                     Green onions (crop subgroup 3-07B)3                       Sunflowers (revised) (crop subgroup 20B)0.8                    Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07A)0.6                    Sugar beet roots0.06                  Peanuts0.04                  Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)0.03                   Almond nuts1 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for flonicamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1204 (dated 3 September 2018) was adopted 26 November 2018. 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 Commodity3.0                    Dry field peas, dry lentils, dry pigeon peas1.5                    Flaxseeds0.42                        Meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses and sheep0.15                 Eggs; meat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep3; milk30.08                 Meat and meat by-products of hogs0.07                 Meat and meat by-products of poultry0.05                 Fat of poultry0.044                    Fat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep0.03                 Fat of hogs1 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.08 ppm in/on meat by-products of horses, cattle, sheep and goats.3 This MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.08 ppm in/on meat of horses, cattle, sheep and goats and of 0.03 ppm in/on milk.4 This MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.03 ppm in/on fat of sheep, goats, cattle and horses. 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 dodine notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1205 (dated 3 September 2018) was adopted 26 November 2018. 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 Commodity5.0                    Peaches subgroup (crop subgroup 12-09B)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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for clomazone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1206 (dated 3 September 2018) was adopted 26 November 2018. 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                  Stalk and stem vegetables (crop subgroup 22A)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 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-53 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for metaldehyde that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05                Ginseng roots1 ppm = parts per million

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for ethalfluralin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1200 (dated 28 August 2018) was adopted 21 November 2018. 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                Dry chickpeas, hemp seeds1ppm = 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 benzovindiflupyr notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1199 (dated 27 August 2018) was adopted 21 November 2018. 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                     Green onions (crop subgroup 3-07B)0.02                   Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07A)1ppm = 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).