Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for rimsulfuron notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1189 (dated 25 July 2018) was adopted 16 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  0.01            Stone fruits (crop group 12-09) 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 pyroxasulfone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1190 (dated 25 July 2018) was adopted 16 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 Commodity0.3               Sunflowers (revised 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 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 sethoxydim notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1182 (dated 18 July 2018) was adopted 10 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 Commodity25                 Mustard seeds (condiment type)2, mustard seeds (oilseed type)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL replaces the currently established 2.0 ppm MRL for mustard.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 mandipropamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1183 (dated 18 July 2018) was adopted 10 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 Commodity252                 Leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13A), Brassica leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B)1 ppm = parts per million2 The 25 ppm MRL extends to all food commodities in crop subgroups 4-13A and 4-13B. The 25 ppm MRL also replaces the currently established 20 ppm MRL for amaranth, arugula, corn salad, dandelion leaves, dock, endives, fresh chervil leaves, fresh parsley leaves, garden cress, garden purslane, garden chrysanthemum, head lettuce, leaf lettuce, Malabar spinach, New Zealand spinach, orach, radicchio, spinach, Swiss chard, upland cress and winter purslane.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 flubendiamide notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1184 (dated 19 July 2018) was adopted 10 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 Commodity50                     Tea (dried leaves)30                     Turnip greens5.0                    Sorghum, sunflower seeds2.0                    Edible-podded soybeans, globe artichokes1.5                    Low-growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G, except cranberry), undelinted cotton seeds1.0                    Dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean) (crop subgroup 6C)0.5                    Edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A, except edible-podded soybeans)0.4                    Dry soybeans0.3                    Sugarcane cane0.05                  Succulent shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B)0.03                  Peanut oil (refined)0.02                  Peanuts1 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 Federal Government completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of the food enzyme protein-glutaminase from Chryseobacterium proteolyticum AE-PG in various standardized and unstandardized foods. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of protein-glutaminase from C. proteolyticum AE-PG when used for these purposes. Therefore, Health Canada intends to modify 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) 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 comments or any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for novaluron notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1181 (dated 18 July 2018) was adopted 9 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 Commodity1.0                Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 1.0 ppm in/on crop group 8-09 replaces the currently established MRLs of 0.8 ppm in/on bell peppers and 0.9 ppm in/on non-bell peppers.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 fomesafen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1179 (dated 17 July 2018) was adopted 9 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 Commodity0.05                 Dry chickpeas, dry field peas, dry lentils, dry pigeon peas, edible-podded                                                   dwarf peas, edible-podded peas, edible-podded pigeon peas, edible-podded snow peas,                        edible-podded sugar snap peas, succulent shelled English peas, succulent shelled garden peas,                        succulent shelled green peas, succulent shelled peas, succulent shelled pigeon peas.0.02                Low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G)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 methomyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1180 (dated 18 July 2018) was adopted 9 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 Commodity5.0                    Succulent shelled peas3.0                    Broccoli2.0                    Brussels sprouts, cauliflowers0.01                  All food commodities (other than those listed in this item)21 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the currently established MRLs of 4.0 ppm for grapes, 2.0 ppm for lettuce, 1.0 ppm for strawberries and 0.5 ppm for apples.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 Federal Government completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of ground limestone as a colouring agent in hard and soft candies and in edible inks for writing on certain confectionery. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety of ground limestone for use as a colouring agent in such unstandardized confectionery. Therefore, Health Canada intends to modify the List of Permitted ColouringAgents (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/3-colouring-agents.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.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for iprodione notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1177 (dated 25 June 2018) was adopted 19 September 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 Commodity102                 Grapes0.073              Potatoes, all food crops (other than those listed in this item)1 ppm = parts per million2 The previous MRL of 5 ppm on wine is now covered by the grape MRL of 10 ppm, as specified on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage.3 This MRL replaces the currently established MRLs of 13 ppm for leeks; 11 ppm for mustard greens; 10 ppm for nectarines and peaches; 5 ppm for strawberries and cherries; 4 ppm for ginseng roots; 3 ppm for apricots; 2 ppm for fresh prune plums, plums, and dry and edible-podded beans; 1 ppm for rapeseeds (canola); and 0.2 ppm for dry bulb onions. 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 PMRL2018-43 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for clodinafop-propargyl 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 prohibition notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1104/Add.1 (dated 21 September 2017) came into effect on 17 September 2018, following the addition of PHOs to Part 1 of Health Canada's List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods

Health Canada's Food Directorate received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of calcium carbonate as a colouring agent in the manufacture of hard and soft candies and in inks for writing on various confections. Calcium carbonate is already permitted as food additive for use in Canada in various foods, including unstandardized confectionery, in theList of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/4-emulsifying-gelling-stabilizing-thickening-agents.html), the List of Permitted pH Adjusting Agents, Acid-Reacting Materials and Water Correcting Agentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/10-adjusting-agents.html), and the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/8-other-accepted-uses.html).As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive calcium carbonate, as described in the information document below, by updating the List of Permitted Colouring Agentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/3-colouring-agents.html) effective 6 September 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.

This Directive is intended to regulate the importation into Canada of firewood of all tree species and logs of all tree species destined for the production of firewood from all areas of the world. The requirements for firewood from the Continental United States have been updated: Firewood of all tree species and logs of all tree species destined for the production of firewood will require an import permit and a phytosanitary certificate or a treatment certificate.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of lipase from Trichoderma reesei RF10625 in bread, flour, whole wheat flour and unstandardized bakery products. 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.As no safety concerns were identified through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive lipase from T. reeseiRF10625, 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 6 September 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-36 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for flonicamid that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 hogs 1 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.08 ppm in/on meat by-products of horses, cattle, sheep and goats.3 This MRL is proposed to replace 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 is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.03 ppm in/on fat of sheep, goats, cattle and horses.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-42 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for picoxystrobin that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 nuts 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 PMRL2018-37 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for dodine that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1               Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity5.0                         Peaches subgroup (crop subgroup 12-09B) 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 PMRL2018-38 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for clomazone 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                            Stalk and stem vegetables (crop subgroup 22A) 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.