Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
Health Canada's Food Directorate received two food additive submissions seeking approval for the use of sucrose esters of fatty acids as an emulsifier and stabilizer at a maximum level of use of 0.5% in dry sauce or dry soup bases or mixes and 0.07% in unstandardized dairy-based beverages. Sucrose esters of fatty acids is already permitted for use in Canada as an emulsifier and stabilizer in carotenoid colour preparations, unstandardized confectionery, unstandardized confectionery coatings, whipped vegetable oil topping, unstandardized frozen dessert coatings and unstandardized frozen non-dairy desserts. The related food additive sucrose monoesters of lauric, palmitic or stearic acid is permitted in unstandardized beverages (which includes unstandardized dairy-based beverages), unstandardized beverage concentrates and unstandardized beverage mixes. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive sucrose esters of fatty acids described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective 18 July 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-26 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyroxasulfone 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 Sunflowers (Revised) (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 Health Canada's website.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of glucose oxidase from Trichoderma reesei RF11400 in the manufacture of bread, flour, certain liquid egg products (whole, yolk and egg-white) that are destined for drying, pasta, unstandardized bakery products, and whole wheat flour. Glucose oxidase 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 other than pasta. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive glucose oxidase from Trichoderma reesei RF11400 described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 18 July 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-24 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for quinclorac that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity1.5 Low growing berries, except strawberries (crop subgroup 13-07H)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 PMRL2018-23 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for trifloxystrobin that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 Proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 10 ppm for radish tops.3 Proposed to be extended to include all commodities in crop group 12-09 (stone fruits).4 Proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.1 ppm for radish roots. 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 PMRL2018-22 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for flubendiamide that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 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 PMRL2018-18 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for novaluron 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 Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 1.0 ppm in/on crop group 8-09 is proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.8 ppm in/on bell peppers and 0.9 ppm in/on non-bell peppers. 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 PMRL2018-21 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for mandipropamid that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 is proposed to be extended to all food commodities in crop subgroups 4-13A and 4-13B. The 25 ppm MRL is also proposed to replace 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 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 PMRL2018-20 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for sethoxydim that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 is proposed to replace the currently established 2.0 ppm MRL for mustard. The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 2.0 ppm MRL for mustard.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-19 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for methomyl 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 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 is proposed to replace 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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety evaluation of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of gellan gum in the manufacture of certain standardized flavoured milks.Gellan gum is already permitted for use in unstandardized dairy products and unstandardized beverages at maximum levels of use of 0.15% and 0.08%, respectively.As the safety in use of the additive was supported by Health Canada's evaluation, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive gellan gum described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective 9 July 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-17 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fomesafen that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for carboxin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1163 (dated 3 April 2018) was adopted 25 June 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 Commodity0.2 Cereal grains (crop group 15)0.03 Legume vegetables (crop group 6), mustard seeds (condiment type),mustard seeds (oilseed type)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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for propiconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1165 (dated 3 April 2018) was adopted 25 June 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 Commodity2.02 Barley0.73 Oats0.2 Wheat bran, wheat germ0.094 Wheat1 ppm = parts per million2 The existing MRL of 0.05 ppm for barley has been revised to 2.0 ppm.3 The existing MRL of 0.05 ppm for oats has been revised to 0.7 ppm.4 The existing MRL of 0.05 ppm for wheat has been revised to 0.09 ppm.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/1164 (dated 3 April 2018) was adopted 25 June 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 Commodity1.5 Citrus fruits (crop group 10 – Revised)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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for ipconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1162 (dated 3 April 2018) was adopted 25 June 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 Edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A), succulent shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B), mustard seeds (condiment type)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).
The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-14 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for iprodione that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 current MRL of 5 ppm on wine is proposed to be covered by the grape MRL of 10 ppm, as specified on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage.3 This MRL is proposed to replace 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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of lactase from Bacillus subtilis CB108 in the manufacture of lactose-reducing enzyme preparations and certain standardized and unstandardized dairy foods. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive lactase from Bacillus subtilis CB108 described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 6 June 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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of stearic acid as an antifoaming agent in pre-cooked (instant) breakfast cereals.Stearic acid is already permitted for use in Canada as a release agent in unstandardized confectionery, a plasticizing agent in chewing gum, and a release agent and lubricant in foods sold in tablet form. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive stearic acid described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses, effective 1 June 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published the final Safe Food for Canadian Regulations on 13 June 2018. The new regulatory framework incorporates existing commodity-based regulations into a single, more outcome-based regulation. These regulations were previously notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/700 (8 July 2013), G/SPS/N/CAN/700/Rev.1 (5 June 2014), G/SPS/N/CAN/700/Rev.1/Add.1 (15 July 2014), and G/SPS/N/CAN/700/Rev.2 (24 January 2017). The Regulations establish three key food safety elements: licensing, traceability, and safety requirements related to the preparation of food and preventive control plans. These elements apply to all food that is imported, or prepared for export or inter-provincial trade. Canadian and international stakeholders will have a period of six months to get ready to meet the new requirements before they come into force on 15 January 2019. Information and guidance resources are available at the following link to help businesses understand and transition to the new regulations.http://inspection.gc.ca/food/sfcr/eng/1512149177555/1512149203296 (English)http://inspection.gc.ca/aliments/rsac/fra/1512149177555/1512149203296 (French) Some of the key changes that resulted from the comments received on the pre-publication of the SFCR can be found at the following link.http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1528487420379/1528487420660 (English)http://inspection.gc.ca/fra/1528487420379/1528487420660 (French)