Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
Health Canada has conducted a scientific assessment which supports the development of a separate and lower maximum level (ML) for total arsenic in apple juice. As a result of this assessment, Health Canada is proposing to exclude apple juice from the existing ML for arsenic in fruit juice and establish a separate, lower ML of 0.015 p.p.m. for total arsenic in apple juice. This ML would also apply to apple juice when used as an ingredient in other foods and to apple juice concentrate when reconstituted to its ready-to-serve form. Furthermore, Health Canada is proposing to lower the existing ML for arsenic in water in sealed containers to 0.01 p.p.m. and extend the ML to apply to all types of bottled water, including mineral and spring water. As a result of this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to modify Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods as described in the information document. 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.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-01 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fluxapyroxad 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 40 Citrus Oil 3.0 Bananas 1.0 Citrus Fruits (Crop Group 10R) 0.7 Mangos 0.6 Papayas 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2017-02 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for sulfentrazone 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 0.4 Brassica, leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B) 0.2 Brassica, head and stem vegetable (crop group 5-13)2 0.15 Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09); Berries and small fruits (crop group 13-07); tree nuts (crop group 14-11); apples, mustard seeds (condiment type), mustard seeds (oilseed type), succulent shelled broad beans 1 ppm = parts per million 2 Cabbage is excluded from this MRL action as a 0.2 ppm MRL is already established for this commodity. 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2017-04 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for trifloxystrobin that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.5 Undelinted cotton seeds 1 ppm = parts per million
The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-03 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for prothioconazole that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.4 Undelinted cotton seeds 1 ppm = parts per million
The proposed amendment notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1091 (dated 16 February 2017) was adopted 22 February 2017 as the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Food Irradiation). These Regulations come into force on 22 February 2017, on the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Notice of Modification to Remove 'Solid cut meat with or without added phosphate salts', 'Solid cut poultry meat' and 'Solid cut poultry meat that contains phosphate salts or water' From the List of Foods that are Permitted to Contain Transglutaminase in the List of Permitted Food Enzymes - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0086 Background: In July 2016 Health Canada published a notice of a proposal, titled Notice of Health Canada's Proposal to Remove "Solid cut meat with or without added phosphate salts" From the List of Foods that are Permitted to Contain Transglutaminase in the List of Permitted Food Enzymes - Reference Number: NOP/AVP-0020 (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/meat-salts-viande-sels/index-eng.php) (G/SPS/N/CAN/1037). Upon analysing the comments submitted, Health Canada's Food Directorate will instead be exploring, as a separate project, alternative strategies such as product labelling for addressing the concerns about possible microbial contamination at the interior of certain types of formed meat products. As such, the food additive provisions will continue to allow the use of transglutaminase in these types of meat products. In the course of the review, the Directorate determined that certain corrective modifications were required to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/5-enzymes-eng.php). These modifications will have no impact on the current approved uses of transglutaminase as described in the information document provided. Therefore, Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/5-enzymes-eng.php), effective 15 February 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. http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_1116_00_e.pdf http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_1116_00_f.pdf
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket assessment of the requested use of Lactylated Mono- and Di-glycerides and Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate in whipped yogurt. The assessment considered the toxicological safety of Lactylated Mono- and Di-glycerides and Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate for this use, and no food safety concerns were identified. Both additives are already permitted for use in Canada. Lactylated mono- and di-glycerides are permitted as an emulsifying agent in unstandardized foods, a food category that includes whipped yogurt. Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate is permitted as a whipping agent in certain standardized egg products and in oil toppings or topping mixes. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the food additive use of Lactylated Mono- and Di-glycerides as an emulsifying agent and Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate as a whipping agent described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents and List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses effective 4 January 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 carbaryl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/559 (dated 6 October 2011) was adopted 17 February 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 Commodity 15 Rice 12 Prickly pear pads, Texas prickly pear pads2 10 Sorghum 5.0 Prickly pears, Texas prickly pears2 2.0 Pineapples 1.0 Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (Crop Subgroup 6C)3 0.5 Dry soybeans, sunflower seeds 0.02 Flaxseed, sweet potato roots 1 ppm = parts per million 2 Crop commodity names have been revised since the 2011 WTO Notification to reflect the current preferred terms. 3 Replaces the established MRL of 5.0 ppm in or on "Beans" and "Peas" for all subgroup commodities. MRLs 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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for formetanate hydrochloride notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1083 (dated 25 November 2016) was adopted 21 February 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 Commodity2,3 0.9 Orange 0.4 Grapefruit 0.09 Lemon 0.03 Lime, tangelo, tangerine 0.02 Nectarine 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The MRL of 4 ppm previously established for "citrus fruits" is replaced by commodity specific MRLs. MRLs are not being established for all imported commodities in cropgroup 10 since the use in the United States is limited to oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangelos and tangerines. 3 The MRL of 3 ppm previously established for nectarines is revised to 0.02 ppm. As the registrant has also cancelled uses on apples, peaches and pears in Canada (2012), and the use on plums is no longer permitted in the exporting country, the existing MRLs of 3 ppm for apples, peaches and pears, and 0.5 ppm for plums will be revoked. Following the revocation of these MRLs, these crops will be regulated under subsection B.15.002(1) of the Food and Drugs Regulations, which requires that residues not exceed the General MRL (GMRL) of 0.1 ppm. The PMRA does not anticipate any trade implications given that there are also no Codex MRLs for formetanate hydrochloride. The Agency also did not receive any comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for formetanate hydrochloride notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1083 (dated 25 November 2016). 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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for metconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1079 (dated 18 November 2016) was adopted 13 February 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 Commodity 0.042 Buckwheat, pearl millet, proso millet, teosinte 1 ppm = parts per million 2 Based on the limit of quantitation (LOQ) of the enforcement method. 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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for chlorothalonil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1077 (dated 18 November 2016) was adopted 13 February 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 Commodity 5.0 Edible-podded snow peas 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 (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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for quinoxyfen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1081 (dated 23 November 2016) was adopted 14 February 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 Commodity 2.0 Small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (CSG 13-07F)2 1.7 Fruiting vegetables (CG8-09) 1.0 Low growing berries (CSG 13-07G)3 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The proposed MRL of 2.0 ppm for CSG 13-07F replaces the currently established MRL of 0.5 for grapes. 3 The proposed MRL of 1.0 ppm for CSG 13-07G replaces the currently established MRL of 0.9 for strawberries. MRLs 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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for abamectin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1078 (dated 18 November 2016) was adopted 13 February 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 0.2 Caneberries (Crop Subgroup 13-07A) 0.01 Green Onions (Crop Subgroup 3-07B) ppm = parts per million MRLs 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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for teflubenzuron notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1080 (dated 23 November 2016) was adopted 14 February 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 70 Citrus oil 1.5 Mangos, tomatoes 0.8 Pineapples 0.6 Green coffee beans, oranges 0.5 Papayas 0.3 Sunflower seeds 0.2 Broccoli 0.05 Dry soybeans 0.02 Corn oil (refined) 0.01 Cauliflowers, field corn 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 (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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for chlorantraniliprole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1082 (dated 23 November 2016) was adopted 14 February 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 0.4 Lychees, Pomegranates 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 (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).
The proposed amendments would enable regulations that allow, but not require, the beef industry to use irradiation as an additional tool to improve the safety of its products. Like all other irradiated foods, irradiated ground beef would need to be clearly labelled as such.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for spirotetramat notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1074 (dated 11 November 2016) was adopted 6 February 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 Commodity 2.0 Caneberries (Crop Subgroup 13-07A) 1ppm = parts per million MRLs 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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for spinetoram notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1073 (dated 11 November 2016) was adopted 6 February 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 Commodity 22 Dried basil leaves 6.0 Fresh basil leaves 0.9 Dill seeds 0.32 Peaches, nectarines 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The MRL of 0.3 ppm replaces the currently established MRL of 0.2 ppm in/on nectarines and peaches. 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).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for abamectin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1075 (dated 14 November 2016) was adopted 7 February 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 Commodity 0.072 Tomatoes 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The MRL of 0.07 ppm replaces the currently established MRL of 0.02 ppm in/on tomatoes. 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).