Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

Notice of Modification to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods to Update the Maximum Levels for Lead in Fruit Juice, Fruit Nectar and Water in Sealed Containers –  Reference Number:  NOM/ADM-C-2017-02BackgroundHealth Canada published a Proposal to Update the Maximum Levels for Lead in Fruit Juice, Fruit Nectar and Water in Sealed Containers in the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods – Reference number: [NOP/ADP C-2017-2] (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/public-involvement-partnerships/proposal-update-maximum-levels-lead-fruit-juice-fruit-nectar-water-sealed-containers.html) on 1 March 2017 which was open to the public for comments for 75 days (G/SPS/N/CAN/1098). Although comments were provided during the comment period in response to this Notice of Proposal, as further described in the information document section "Notification – Summary of Comments", no new scientific information was submitted to the Department.Therefore, Health Canada will update the maximum level for lead in fruit juice, fruit nectar and water in sealed containers, effective 14 May 2018, by modifying Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/chemical-contaminants/contaminants-adulterating-substances-foods.html) as described in the information document. This date is twelve months following the close of the Notice of Proposal comment period.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 Health Canada's scientific assessment.http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_3740_00_e.pdfhttp://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_3740_00_f.pdf

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of polysorbate 60 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate) as an emulsifier in canned coconut milk. Polysorbate 60 is already permitted for use in Canada as an emulsifier in assorted unstandardized foods.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of polysorbate 60 described in the information document below by updating the List 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), effective 14 August 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.

The List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods currently specifies a maximum level (ML) of 200 parts per million (p.p.m.) total glycoalkaloids in potato tubers (fresh weight), with total glycoalkaloids specified as being the sum of alpha-solanine and alpha-chaconine. If potatoes contain TGA at a concentration above 200 p.p.m., they would be considered in violation of section 4(1) of the Food and Drugs ActThe existing ML for TGA in potato tubers was reviewed by Health Canada in 2014. The Department has confirmed that this ML continues to be health protective and is achievable when good agricultural, manufacturing and storage practices are followed. Health Canada is proposing to transfer the existing ML for TGA in potato tubers from the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods to the regulatory List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, thereby removing this ML from the first list. It is the intention of Health Canada to modify Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Food by adding a new entry for TGA (column 1), potato tubers (column 2) and 200 p.p.m. (column 3).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for simazine notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1114 (dated 16 May 2017) was adopted 9 August 2017. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05                Tree nuts (crop group 14-11)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).

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Colouring Agents to Enable the Use of Lycopene Extract from Tomato in Various Standardized and Unstandardized Foods – Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0099BackgroundHealth Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of lycopene extract from tomato as a food colouring agent. Since this is a food additive that was not previously permitted for use in Canada, Health Canada published a Notice of Health Canada's Proposal to Enable the Use of a New Food Additive, Lycopene Extract from Tomato, as a Food Colouring Agent in Various Foods - Reference Number: NOP/AVP-0024 on 24 March 2017.  The proposal was open to the public for comment for 75 days, during which no new scientific information in response to the proposal was submitted to the Department.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of lycopene extract from tomato described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Colouring Agents, effective 4 August 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.

The List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods specifies an ML of 50 parts per billion (p.p.b.) (expressed in the list as 50 µg/kg or micrograms per kilogram) for patulin in apple juice, including the apple juice portion of any juice blends or drinks, and unfermented apple cider. If these foods contain patulin at concentrations above 50 p.p.b., they would be considered in violation of section 4(1) of the Food and Drugs ActThe existing ML for patulin in apple juice was established by Health Canada in 2011. The Department has confirmed that this ML continues to be health protective and relevant in the Canadian context. Health Canada is proposing to transfer the existing ML for patulin in apple juice, including the apple juice portion of any juice blends or drinks, and unfermented apple cider from the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods to the regulatory List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, thereby removing this ML from the first list. It is the intention of Health Canada to modify Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances inFood as outlined. Footnote 1, which explains that MLs also apply to the food when it is present as an ingredient in another food, would make the qualifying text that follows the current listing of "apple juice" redundant. Therefore, the text "including the apple juice portion of any juice blends or drinks" will not appear after apple juice in the proposed listing.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for isofetamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1115 (dated 16 May 2017) was adopted 9 August 2017. 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 Commodity10                   Small fruits vine climbing, except grape (crop subgroup 13-07E)15.0                  Bushberries (crop subgroup13-07B)4.0                  Cherries (crop subgroup 12-09A); peaches (crop subgroup 12-09B); caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)1.5                  Dried prune plums0.8                  Plums (crop subgroup 12-09C)0.6                  Apples; edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A, except pea (Pisum spp.), including dwarf pea, edible-podded pea, snow pea, sugar snap pea, and pigeon pea)0.04               Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (crop subgroup 6C); succulent shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B)0.01               Fat, meat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs horses, and sheep; Milk ppm = parts per million1 The proposed MRL of 10 ppm for CG 13-07E will replace the currently established MRL of 3.0 for gooseberries.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 quizalofop-ethyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1113 (dated 16 May 2017) was adopted 9 August 2017. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05                Saskatoon berries (juneberries)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).

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of two food additive submissions that together seek approval for the use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener in snack bars including, but not limited to granola bars, cereal bars, fibre bars, and protein isolate-based bars.Steviol glycoside is already permitted for use in Canada as a sweetener in assorted unstandardized foods.As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of steviol glycosides described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Sweeteners, effective 2 August 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.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluopicolide notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1110 (dated 11 May 2017) was adopted 2 August 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 Commodity18                   Leafy Brassica greens (crop subgroup 5B)0.15                Potato flakes0.08               Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.02 ppm for 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 PMRL2017-24 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyclaniliprole that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).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 sheep 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 oxyfluorfen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1111 (dated 11 May 2017) was adopted 2 August 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 Commodity0.05                Shallot bulbs1 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 ethaboxam notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1106 (dated 24 April 2017) was adopted 10 July 2017. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)         Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01                    Sunflowers (crop subgroup 20B), dry cowpea seeds, dry field peas, succulent shelled cowpeas 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 flumioxazin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1108 (dated 24 April 2017) was adopted 10 July 2017. 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 Commodity0.4               Wheat10.07              Dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean) (crop subgroup 6C)2ppm = parts per million1 The current MRL of 0.02 ppm on wheat will be replaced by the revised MRL of 0.4 ppm for wheat.2 The current MRL of 0.02 ppm on dry field peas and of 0.05 ppm on bean varieties of Crop Subgroup 6C, will be replaced by the revised MRL of 0.07 ppm for the whole Crop Subgroup 6C – Dried shelled peas and beans.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 penthiopyrad notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1107 (dated 24 April 2017) was adopted 10 July 2017. 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 Commodity 2.0                  Barley bran1 0.3                  Barley1 ppm = parts per million1 An MRL of 0.3 ppm for barley and 2.0 ppm for barley bran are proposed to replace the current MRL of 0.15 ppm and 0.9 ppm, respectively.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 PMRL2017-23 is to consult on the listed domestic and import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for tioxazafen that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.04                Dry soybeans0.02                Eggs; fat, meat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep; field corn; milk and undelinted cotton seeds 1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-21 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for flonicamid that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1     Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity7.0                  Succulent shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B )4.0                  Edible podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A)3.0                  Pepper/eggplant (crop subgroup 8-09B)2; Dry beans, grain lupin, dry kidney beans, dry lima beans, dry navy beans, dry pink beans, dry pinto beans, dry tepary beans, dry adzuki beans, dry blackeyed peas, dry catjang seeds, dry cowpea seeds, dry moth beans, dry mung beans, dry rice beans, dry southern peas, dry urd beans, dry broad beans, dry chickpeas, dry guar seeds, and dry lablab beans1 ppm = parts per million 2 The MRL of 3.0 ppm is proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.4 ppm for all commodities in crop subgroup 8-09B.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 PMRL2017-20 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for rimsulfuron 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               Sorghum 1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-22 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for ethylene oxide and ethylene chlorohydrin that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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) 1 ppm = 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) 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 (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for flupyradifurone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1099 (dated 21 March 2017) was adopted 12 June 2017. 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 Commodity5.0                  Caneberries (Crop Subgroup 13-07A)1.5                  Stone Fruits (Crop Subgroup 12-09)ppm = parts per millionMRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) 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 (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticides(s) or for food commodity(ies).