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 glucoamylase from Aspergillus niger 41SAM2-54 in the manufacture of various standardized and unstandardized foods.Glucoamylase from certain other source organisms, including other strains of Aspergillus niger, is already permitted for use in Canada as a food enzyme in the same foods as those requested, with one exception, at a maximum level that is consistent with Good Manufacturing Practice.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive glucoamylase from Aspergillus niger 41SAM2-54 described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 25 May 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 received a food additive submission seeking an increase in the maximum level of use of calcium propionate and potassium sorbate, respectively, in roti, a traditional flatbread.Calcium propionate and potassium sorbate have already been permitted as preservatives in roti, an unstandardized food, at maximum levels of 2,000 parts per million (p.p.m.) (calculated as propionic acid) and 1,000 p.p.m (calculated as sorbic acid), respectively. These levels were requested to be increased to 4000 p.p.m. and 5000 p.p.m., respectively, the same levels that are permitted in soft flour tortillas, a flatbread similar to roti, to increase the shelf life of roti.Health Canada did not identify any food safety concerns with permitting roti to contain these preservatives at the same levels that are permitted in soft flour tortillas. Therefore, as explained in the information document below, the Department has increased the maximum level use of calcium propionate and potassium sorbate in roti by modifying Part 3 of the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective 25 May 2018.The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of tara gum, a new emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing and thickening agent, in the manufacture of various standardized and unstandardized foods. Health Canada published a Proposal to Enable the Use of Tara Gum as an Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agent in Unstandardized Foods and Certain Standardized Foods [NOP/ADP-0027] on 23 August 2017. The proposal was open to the public for comment for 102 days. A summary of the comments and responses provided during this period is available in the information document referenced below.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive tara gum described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective 14 May 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 tamarind gum in the manufacture of various standardized and unstandardized foods.Health Canada published a Proposal to Enable the Use of Tamarind Gum as an Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing and Thickening Agent in Unstandardized Foods and Certain Standardized Foods [NOP/ADP-0026] on 15 August 2017. The proposal was open to the public for comment for a period of 110 days. A summary of the comments and responses provided during this period is available in the information document referenced below.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive tamarind gum described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective 8 May 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for oxathiapiprolin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1159 (dated 6 March 2018) was adopted 31 May 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 Commodity80                     Dried basil leaves 10                     Brassica leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B); fresh basil leaves2                       Stalk and stem vegetables (crop subgroup 22A)0.5                     Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)0.04                  Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)21ppm = parts per million2The MRL of 0.04 ppm replaces the established MRL of 0.01 ppm for all crops in crop subgroup 1C. 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 PMRL2018-13 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for fenpicoxamid that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.15                  Bananas 1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-12 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Cyantraniliprole that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1             Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity20                       Leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13A)2; leaf petioles vegetables (crop subgroup 22B)31 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 20 ppm is being extended from Crop Group 4 to all of Crop Subgroup 4-13A.3 The MRL of 20 ppm is being extended from celery to all of Crop Subgroup 22B, except for cardoon, Chinese celery, and rhubarb which will retain the current MRL of 20 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 Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-16 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fludioxonil that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1             Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity302                                   Leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13A), except amaranth, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh dillweed leaves, spinach and Swiss chard15                       Fuki, udo, zuiki1 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL replaces the established MRL of 30 ppm for Crop Subgroup 4A.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 PMRL2018-15 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pydiflumetofen that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1                  Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity40                           Leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13A)15                           Leaf petioles vegetables (crop subgroup 22B)4.0                          Barley, quinoa3.0                          Dried tomatoes, oats2.0                          Raisins1.5                          Small fruits vine climbing , except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop subgroup 13-07F)0.9                          Rapeseeds (revised) (crop subgroup 20A)0.6                          Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09), wheat bran0.5                          Cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9)0.4                          Dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean) (crop subgroup 6C), dry soybeans, wheat germ0.3                          Rye, triticale, wheat0.05                        Peanut oil (refined)0.03                        Fat and meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses and sheep, milk0.02                        Field corn flour, peanuts0.015                      Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C), field corn, popcorn grain0.01                        Eggs, fat, meat, meat by-products of hogs and poultry, meat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep, sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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 tebuconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1158 (dated 27 February 2018) was adopted 22 May 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 Commodity0.15                  Annual canarygrass seeds, rye, triticale1ppm = 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 mefenpyr-diethyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1156 (dated 27 February 2018) was adopted 22 May 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 Commodity 0.05                   Annual canarygrass seeds, oats, rye, triticale1ppm = 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 prothioconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1157 (dated 27 February 2018) was adopted 22 May 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 Commodity0.35                   Annual canarygrass 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 PMRL2018-10 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyrimethanil that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1                Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity152                                   Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)83                                     Gooseberries and lowbush blueberries5                             Pomegranates0.54                                Tomatoes (crop subgroup 8-09A)0.25                                Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07A) 1 ppm = parts per million2 It is proposed that the MRL of 15 ppm replaces the MRL of 14 ppm for apples, crabapples, loquats, mayhaws, pears, Asian pears, and quinces; and, includes all crops of CG 11-09.3 It is proposed that the MRL of 8 ppm replaces the MRLs of 5 ppm for gooseberries and 3 ppm for lowbush blueberries.4 It is proposed that the MRL of 0.5 ppm for tomatoes be extended to all food commodities belonging to CSG 8-09A.5 Replaces the MRL of 0.1 ppm on all crops of CSG 3-07A.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 PMRL2018-11 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for abamectin that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1                Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.1                          Leafy greens (crop sub group 4-13A)2; leaf petioles vegetables (crop sub group 22B)30.02                        Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09)4 1 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 0.1 ppm is being extended from Crop Group 4 to all of Crop Subgroup 4-13A.3 The MRL of 0.1 ppm is being extended from celery to all of Crop Subgroup 22B, except for cardoon, Chinese celery, and rhubarb which will retain the current MRL of 0.1 ppm.4 The MRL of 0.02 ppm is being extended from Crop Group 8 to all of Crop Subgroup 8-09. 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 sulfoxaflor notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1154 (dated 26 January 2018) was adopted 24 April 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 Commodity0.3                  Sorghum0.01                Field corn, popcorn grain, and sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed1ppm = 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).

Health Canada's Food Directorate received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of propionic acid and sodium propionate as preservatives in ready-to-eat meat products and ready-to-eat poultry meat products to control the growth of the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in these foods.Both additives were already permitted for use as preservatives in certain other foods.  The Food Directorate did not identify any safety concerns with permitting their use as Class II preservatives in ready-to-eat meat products and ready-to-eat poultry meat products.  Therefore, as explained in the Notice of Modification (see "Information Document" below), Health Canada has enabled the use of propionic acid and sodium propionate in these foods by modifying Part 2 of the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective 4 April 2018. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-06 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for ipconazole that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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)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 imidacloprid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1151 (dated 9 January 2018) was adopted 19 March 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)2.0                  Olives1.5                  Bananas1.0                  Green coffee beans, pomegranates1ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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 PMRL2018-07 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for carboxin that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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)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 PMRL2018-08 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for flonicamid that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1         Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity1.5                     Citrus fruits (Crop Group 10 – Revised)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.