Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-52 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for novaluron 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               Cucumbers1 ppm = parts per million

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for difenoconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1197 (dated 27 August 2018) was adopted 21 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 Commodity0.22                Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (crop subgroup 6C)1 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.03 ppm for all crops included in crop subgroup 6C.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 indaziflam notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1198 (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 Commodity0.06                  Hops (dried)0.01                   Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A), bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B, except gooseberries21ppm = parts per million2A MRL of 0.01 ppm is already established for gooseberries.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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-49 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for chlorothalonil that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1        Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity5.02                          Edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A)1 ppm = parts per million2 This action extends the current MRL of 5.0 ppm on edible-podded snow peas to all commodities within crop subgroup 6A. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop grouping 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 PMRL2018-50 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for clethodim that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 million2 In addition, it is proposed that the established MRL of 0.5 ppm for "beans" be 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 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fludioxonil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1194 (dated 22 August 2018) was adopted 19 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 Commodity2.02                   Mangoes1ppm = parts per million2This MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.45 ppm for mangoes. 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 diquat notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1196 (dated 22 August 2018) was adopted 19 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 Commodity   0.92                Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (crop subgroup 6C)1ppm = parts per million2This MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.2 ppm for all dried beans and peas listed in the MRL database.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 2,4-D notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1195 (dated 22 August 2018) was adopted 19 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 Commodity0.08                  Undelinted cotton 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-51 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for acequinocyl 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                   Summer squash0.15                 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

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of lipase from Ogataea polymorpha B14-CBSsynt in bread, flour, whole wheat flour, unstandardized bakery products, and pasta.Lipase from other source organisms is already permitted for use in Canada as a food enzyme in the same foods as those requested by the petitioner, other than pasta.As no safety concerns were identified through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive lipase from O. polymorpha B14-CBSsynt, as described in the information document below, by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/5-enzymes.html), effective 19 November 2018. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce Health Canada's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for submitting new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for diethofencarb notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1193 (dated 22 August 2018) was adopted 19 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 Commodity0.1                     Bananas1ppm = 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 PMRL2018-46 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for amisulbrom 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                     Raisins0.5                     Grapes0.4                     Tomatoes1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-47 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for mandestrobin 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 by-products of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep, milk1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-48 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for isopyrazam 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                  Tomatoes (crop subgroup 8-09A), bell peppers0.3                   Melons (crop subgroup 9A)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.

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 subtilis RF12029 in the manufacture of bread, flour, whole wheat flour, and unstandardized bakery products. Maltogenic alpha-amylase from other source organisms is already specifically permitted for use as a food enzyme in Canada in the manufacture of all the foods of interest to the petitioner.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. subtilis RF12029 as described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/5-enzymes.html), effective 8 November 2018. 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 objectives of the notified document PMRL2018-44 are to consult on:1) the listed  maximum residue limits (MRLs) for tetrachlorvinphos that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA);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 millionand 2) to consult on the proposed  MRLs revocations for carbofuran, diazinon, dicofol, dinocap, diphenamid, disulfoton, nicotine, phosalone, pirimicarb, sodium trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and vinclozolin and corresponding commodities identified in the PMRL.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-45 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for kresoxim-methyl that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity9.0                    Tangerines1 ppm = parts per million

This directive outlines the specific requirements that must be met in order to import regulated propagative material of Rubus and Ribes spp. from all origins.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for trifloxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1185 (dated 20 July 2018) was adopted 15 October 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 Commodity40                 Hops (dried)302               Radish tops2.03              Stone fruits (crop group 12-09)0.44              Radish roots1 ppm = parts per million2 Replaces the currently established MRL of 10 ppm for radish tops.3 Extended to include all commodities in crop group 12-09 (stone fruits).4 Replaces the previously established MRL of 0.1 ppm for radish roots.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 quinclorac notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1186 (dated 20 July 2018) was adopted 15 October 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 Commodity 1.5                    Low growing berries, except strawberries (crop subgroup 13-07H)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).