Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for indaziflam notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1152 (dated 9 January 2018) was adopted 19 March 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 Commodity0.01 Green coffee beans1 ppm = 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).
Health Canada's Food Directorate received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of erythritol in food thickener products at a level of 2.0%.Erythritol is already a permitted food additive in Canada. The Food Directorate determined that information related to the safety of erythritol supports extending its use to food thickener products at a level of 2.0%. Therefore, the Department has enabled the use of erythritol as described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Sweeteners (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/9-sweeteners.html), effective 13 March 2018. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Food Directorate'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 this food additive.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-09 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for propiconazole that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 It is proposed that the existing MRL of 0.05 ppm for barley be revised to 2.0 ppm.3 It is proposed that the existing MRL of 0.05 ppm for oats be revised to 0.7 ppm.4 It is proposed that the existing MRL of 0.05 ppm for wheat be revised to 0.09 ppm.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for benzovindiflupyr notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1150 (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 Commodity0.32 Sugarcane cane0.09 Green coffee beans1 ppm = parts per million2 The existing MRL of 0.04 ppm for sugarcane cane is revised to 0.3 ppm.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).
This notification is further to the SPS Notification (G/SPS/N/CAN/597/Add.2), where the Minister of Health has issued a Ministerial Regulation entitled "Marketing Authorization (MA) for Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foods" pursuant to section 30.3(1) and 30.5(1) of the Food and Drugs Act.The online "List of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foodshttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/vet/mrl-lmr/mrl-lmr_versus_new-nouveau-eng.php (referred hereafter as the List) is incorporated by reference and is maintained on Health Canada's web site. Any proposed changes will continue to be the subject of consultation, public and international notification, and the List will then be updated administratively. The purpose of this proposal is to notify of a consultation on proposed amendments to the List.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-05 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for oxathiapiprolin that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity80 Dried basil leaves10 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)2 1 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 0.04 ppm is proposed to replace the established MRL of 0.01 ppm for all crops in Crop Subgroup 1C. 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 flumioxazin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1149 (dated 30 November 2017) was adopted 26 February 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 Commodity0.5 Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)0.02 Leaf Petioles (crop subgroup 4B); broccoli, peppermint tops, spearmint tops1 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2018-03 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for prothioconazole that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.35 Annual canarygrass seeds1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-02 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for mefenpyr-diethyl that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.05 Annual canarygrass seeds, oats, rye, triticale 1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-04 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for tebuconazole that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.15 Annual canarygrass seeds, rye, triticale1 ppm = parts per million
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of two food additive submissions seeking approval for the use of nisin, a new antimicrobial preservative, in or on various standardized and unstandardized foods. Health Canada published a Proposal to Enable the Use of a New Food Additive, Nisin, as an Antimicrobial Preservative in or on Various Foods [NOP/ADP-0028] on 20 September 2017. The proposal was open to the public for comment for 75 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 nisin described in the information document below by updating Part 2 of the List of Permitted Preservatives (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/11-preservatives.html), effective 9 February 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 published a Proposal to transfer Health Canada's maximum level for patulin in apple juice and unfermented apple cider to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods – Reference number: [NOP/ADP C-2017-4] on 4 August 2017 which was open to the public for comments for 75 days. No comments were provided during the comment period in response to this Notice of Proposal.Therefore, Health Canada has transferred the maximum level for patulin from the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods to the regulatory List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, effective 17 January 2018, as described in the information document.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 information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.
Health Canada published a Proposal to Transfer the Maximum Level for total glycoalkaloids (TGA) in potato tubers (fresh weight) from the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods to the regulatory List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods – Reference number: [NOP/ADP C-2017-5] on 4 August 2017 which was open to the public for comments for 75 days. No comments were provided during the comment period in response to this Notice of Proposal.Therefore, Health Canada has transferred the maximum level for TGA from the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods to the regulatory List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, effective 25 January 2018, as described in the information document.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 information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of two food additive submissions seeking approval for the use of two pectinases, polygalacturonase from Trichoderma reesei RF6197 and pectin esterase from Trichoderma reesei RF6201, respectively, in the manufacture of single-strength fruit juices, wine, fruit purées, vegetable purées, and fruit spreads.Pectinase from other microbial sources is already permitted for use in single-strength fruit juices and wine, and from one of these sources in unstandardized fruit and vegetable products. The Food Directorate determined that information related to the safety of pectinase from Trichoderma reesei RF6197 and from Trichoderma reesei RF6201 supports the use of this food enzyme from these sources in the manufacture of the same foods; therefore, the Department has extended the use of the food additive pectinase described in the information document by updating 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 1 February 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 spirotetramat notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1148 (dated 21 November 2017) was adopted 31 January 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 Commodity4.5 Stone fruit (crop group 12-09)20.25 Tree nuts (crop group 14-11)30.15 Carrot roots, sugar beet roots0.1 Asparagus1 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 4.5 ppm is being extended to all of crop group 12-09.3 The MRL of 0.25 ppm is being extended to all of crop group 14-11.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 clethodim notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1147 (dated 13 November 2017) was adopted 31 January 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 Spices (crop subgroup 19B)2,30.9 All dried herbs within crop subgroup 19A40.7 All fresh herbs within crop subgroup 19A50.5 Hops (dried); garlic0.2 Cherry subgroup (crop subgroup 12-09A)1 ppm = parts per million2 The established MRLs of 0.7 ppm in/on fenugreek seeds, 1.5 ppm in/on caraway seeds, and 0.4 ppm in/on mustard seeds (condiment type) are revised to 3.0 ppm.3 There is currently a MRL of 3 ppm established for dill seeds and coriander seeds, two crops within crop subgroup 19B.4 The established MRL of 0.8 ppm in/on dried dillweed leaves is revised to 0.9 ppm. An MRL of 0.9 ppm is currently established for dried basil leaves, a crop within crop subgroup 19A.5 A MRL of 0.7 ppm is currently established for fresh dillweed leaves and fresh basil leaves, two crops within crop subgroup 19A.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 bicyclopyrone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1146 (dated 13 November 2017) was adopted 31 January 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 Commodity2.0 Meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses and sheep20.5 Meat by-products of hogs30.15 Barley bran0.07 Barley, wheat bran0.04 Wheat1 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 1.5 ppm MRL.3 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.2 ppm MRL. 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 tioxazafen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1126 (dated 14 July 2017) was adopted 30 January 2018. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.04 Dry soybeans0.02 Eggs; fat, meat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep; field corn; milk and undelinted cotton seedsppm = 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 PMRL2018-01 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for sulfoxaflor that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.3 Sorghum0.01 Field corn, popcorn grain, and sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed1 ppm = parts per million
Amendments to the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (WAPTR), under the authority of subsection 21(1) of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA), in order to restrict the importation of salamanders into Canada. Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans Bsal) is a disease-causing fungus that has been devastating native salamander populations in Europe. It is believed to have originated in East Asia and to have been introduced into Europe through the international pet trade. If the fungus were to reach Canada, it is likely that the impacts on native salamander species would also be severe. As a result of the proposed regulatory amendment, which would come into force 12 May 2018, the importation into Canada of all species of the taxonomic order Caudata, whether living or dead, and including their eggs, sperm, tissue culture or embryos, or any part or derivative of the species, would be prohibited unless authorized by a permit issued by the Minister of the Environment.