Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-35 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for imidacloprid that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity50                   Tea (dried leaves)2.0                  Olives1.5                  Bananas1.0                  Green coffee beans, pomegranates1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-33 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for indaziflam that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1              Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01                       Green coffee beans 1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-34 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for benzovindiflupyr that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.32                        Sugarcane cane0.09              Green coffee beans1 ppm = parts per million2 It is proposed that the existing MRL of 0.04 ppm for sugarcane cane be revised to 0.3 ppm.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for chlorantraniliprole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1142 (dated 13 October 2017) was adopted 20 December 2017. 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                   Leaves of Root and Tuber Vegetables (Crop Group 2)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 thiabendazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1143 (dated 13 October 2017) was adopted 20 December 2017. 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                   Dry soybeans1 ppm = 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).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for tolpyralate notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1135 (dated 21 September 2017) was adopted 14 December 2017. 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 Commodity0.02                Eggs; fat, meat and meat by-products of cattle, goat, hog, horse, poultry and sheep; milk0.01                 Field corn, popcorn grain, sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed1 ppm = 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 sulfentrazone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1134 (dated 13 September 2017) was adopted 5 December 2017. The proposed MRL was were 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 0.15                 Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)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 objective of the notified document PMRL2017-32 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for flumioxazin that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1         Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.5                    Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)0.02                  Leaf Petioles (crop subgroup 4B); broccoli, peppermint tops, spearmint tops1 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 PMRL2017-31 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spirotetramat that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 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.

Notice is hereby given that the period within which interested persons may make representations with respect to "Health Canada's Proposal to Enable the Use of Tara Gum as an Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing and Thickening Agent in Unstandardized Foods and Certain Standardized Foods – Reference Number: NOP/ADP-0027" is extended to 3 December 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the period within which interested persons may make representations with respect to "Health Canada's Proposal to Enable the Use of Tamarind Gum as an Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing and Thickening Agent in Unstandardized Foods and Certain Standardized Foods - Reference Number: NOP/ADP-0026" is extended to 3 December 2017.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-29 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Clethodim that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 currently 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 proposed to be 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 currently established MRL of 0.8 ppm in/on dried dillweed leaves is proposed to be 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 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 PMRL2017-30 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for bicyclopyrone that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1        Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity2.0                     Meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses and sheep20.5                     Meat by-products of hogs30.15                   Barley bran0.07                   Barley, wheat bran0.04                   Wheat 1 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.

Provision of link to Directive D-13-03 – Phytosanitary import requirements to prevent the introduction of Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for cyclaniliprole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1127 (dated 4 August 2017) was adopted 26 October 2017. 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 Commodity15                   Leafy vegetables (Crop Group 4-13)1.0                  Brassica head and stem vegetable group (Crop Group 5-13); stone fruits (Crop Group 12-09)0.8                  Small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (Crop Subgroup 13-07F)0.3                  Pome fruits (Crop Group 11-09)0.2                  Fruiting vegetables (Crop Group 8-09)0.15                Cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9)0.03                Tree nuts (Crop Group 14-11)0.015              Fat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep; milk0.01               Meat of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep1ppm = 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).

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of copper sulphate in the manufacture of preserved duck eggs. Copper sulphate is already permitted for use in Canada as a food additive, more specifically as a fining agent in wine. The intended use of copper sulphate in the manufacturing process of preserved duck eggs is to improve consistency in achieving the desired characteristics of the finished product.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive copper sulphate described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Useshttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/8-other-accepted-uses.html), effective 6 October 2017. 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 (1) asparaginase from Aspergillus nigerA. niger) ASP72 and citric acid in the manufacture of blackstrap molasses, and (2) asparaginase from A. niger ASP72 to treat green coffee. Asparaginase from Aniger ASP72 is already permitted for use as a food enzyme in various foods, and asparaginase from two other source organisms is already permitted for use to treat green coffee. Asparaginase has not previously been permitted for use in blackstrap molasses.Citric acid has numerous permitted food additive uses, but it has not previously been authorized for use in blackstrap molasses or any other standardized type of molasses.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the requested uses of the food additives asparaginase from A niger ASP72 and citric acid described in the information document below 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)  and 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), effective 2 October 2017. 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 these food additives.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published the initial version of G/SPS/N/CAN/808 on 9 April 2014 to provide notification of the original version of directive "D-13-03: Phytosanitary import requirements to prevent the introduction of Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth". Implementation of the requirements in D-13-03 was divided into several phases. The CFIA is now publishing the 1st revision of D-13-03. At the end of the implementation period for the 1st revision of D-13-03, the requirements related to L. botrana will be fully implemented. L. botrana is a polyphagous insect that feeds predominantly on grapes but also on a wide range of alternate hosts where it reduces both yields and quality, in all areas of the world where it is present. L. botrana is not present in Canada but could survive in Canada's major grape-growing areas.The changes included in the 1st revision of D-13-03 are as follows: • Following the eradication of L. botrana in the United States, this country has been removed from the list of regulated countries in Annex 2 of D-13-03 (trade facilitating). These changes have already been implemented in the CFIA's Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/imports/airs/eng/1300127512994/1300127627409). • The following taxa, both fruits and plants, have been removed from the list of regulated articles in Annex 1 of D-13-03 as they have been re-evaluated (based on feedback from other countries and additional review of the scientific literature) as posing a relatively low risk for the introduction of L. botrana into Canada: Actinidia spp. (kiwi), Berberis vulgaris (European barberry), Diospyros kaki (persimmon), Punica granatum (pomegranate), Ziziphus jujuba (Chinese date) (trade facilitating). Some of these requirements had never been implemented in AIRS and those that were have now been removed. • Cut plant material (e.g. for consumption or decorative purposes) of regulated host taxa is now exempt from specific requirements for L. botrana, though all articles imported to Canada must still be free from the pest (trade facilitating). These requirements were never implemented in AIRS. • For plants for planting, the requirement for a pest-free area, systems approach or fumigation has been replaced with a requirement for an additional declaration stating the plants have been inspected and found free from flowers, fruits and L. botrana. This change is trade facilitating but note that, though the previous stricter requirements were notified in the previous version of this notification (published on 9 April 2014), they were never implemented in AIRS. This will therefore be the first time that specific requirements related to L. botrana are implemented for plants for planting. These requirements will be implemented in AIRS on the effective date of D-13-01 1st rev. (2 January 2018). • For fresh fruit, the wording of the additional declarations for pest-free areas and systems approaches has been modified. These changes will be implemented in AIRS on the effective date of D-13-01 1st rev. (2 January 2018), but there will be a 30-day implementation period during which both the old and the new additional declarations will be accepted on phytosanitary certificates received by Canada. Starting on 1 February 2018, only the new additional declarations will be accepted. • The fumigation schedules for fresh fruit have been moved from the appendices of this directive to a stand-alone webpage referenced in the directive. The fumigation schedules for fresh blueberries and grapes have been modified and the equivalent schedules in the United States Department of Agriculture Treatment Manual have been noted. Following the effective date of D-13-03 1st rev. (2 January 2018), there will be a 6-month implementation period during which either the old or new fumigation schedules may be used and will be accepted on phytosanitary certificates received by Canada; both sets of fumigation schedules will appear in AIRS. Starting on 3 July 2018, only the new fumigation schedules may be used; the older fumigation schedules will be removed from AIRS.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for ethylene oxide and ethylene chlorohydrin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1125 (dated 12 July 2017) was adopted 18 October 2017. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:Ethylene Oxide:MRL (ppm)1      Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity7                    Herbs (crop subgroup 19A; dried leaves except dried basil leaves); spices (crop subgroup 19B)1ppm = parts per millionEthylene chlorohydrin:MRL (ppm) 1      Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity940                 Herbs (crop subgroup 19A; dried leaves except dried basil leaves); spices (crop subgroup 19B)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 PMRL2017-27 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for chlorantraniliprole that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity40                     Leaves of Root and Tuber Vegetables (Crop Group 2)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.