Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fenpyroximate notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1076 (dated 14 November 2016) was adopted 7 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 44 Tea (dried leaves) 10 Citrus oil; hops (dried) 7.0 Peppermint tops; spearmint tops 2.0 Stone fruits (crop group 12-09) 1.0 Small fruits vine climbing, except kiwifruit (crop subgroup 13-07F); low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G) 0.50 Citrus fruits (crop group 10R) 0.40 Edible podded snap beans 0.30 Pome fruits (crop group 11-09) 0.15 Avocados; black sapotes ; canistels; mamey sapotes; mangos; papayas; sapodillas; star apple 0.10 Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C); melon (crop subgroup 9A); tree nuts (crop group 14); pistachios; undelinted cottonseeds 0.05 Field corn flour; refined corn oil 0.02 Field corn; popcorn grain 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).

As notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/700 (8 July 2013), and in G/SPS/N/CAN/700/Rev.1 (5 June 2014), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is consolidating federal food inspection regulations in Canada. The new regulatory framework will incorporate existing commodity-based regulations into a single, more outcome-based regulation. The proposed Regulations would establish three key food safety elements: licensing, traceability, and safety requirements related to the preparation of food and preventive control plans. These elements would apply to all food that is imported, or prepared for exported or inter-provincial trade. In developing the proposed Regulations, the Government of Canada has consulted broadly with both domestic and international stakeholders. Canada welcomes comments on this proposal. Responses received as a result of this consultation will be considered in finalizing the regulations.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for mandipropamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1069 (dated 21 October 2016) was adopted 16 January 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 0.09 Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)2 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The proposed MRL for tuberous and corm vegetables (CSG 1C) will replace the established MRL of 0.01 ppm for potatoes. 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 cyazofamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1068 (dated 21 October 2016) was adopted 15 January 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 2.0 Bulb vegetables (CG3-07) 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 clomazone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1066 (dated 21 October 2016) was adopted 15 January 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 0.052 Rapeseeds (canola) 1 ppm = parts per million 2 MRL proposed at 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 spinetoram notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1067 (dated 21 October 2016) was adopted 15 January 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 1.02 Sweet cherries, tart cherries 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The MRLs of 1.0 ppm replace the currently established MRLs of 0.2 ppm in/on sweet cherries and tart cherries. 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 flonicamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1063 (dated 19 October 2016) was adopted 11 January 2017. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 1.5 Low growing berries (Crop Subgroup 13-07G) 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 clethodim notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1064 (dated 19 October 2016) was adopted 11 January 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 0.9 Dried basil leaves 0.7 Fresh basil leaves 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 spinosad notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1065 (dated 19 October 2016) was adopted 11 January 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 8.0 Leafy vegetables (Crop Group 4-13, except leaf lettuce)a, stalk, stem and leaf petioles (Crop Group 22, except asparagus, kohlrabi)b 2.0 Brassica head and stem vegetable group (Crop Group 5-13)c 0.4 Fruiting vegetables (Crop Group 8-09)d 0.2 Pome fruits (Crop Group 11-09)e, stone fruits (Crop Group 12-09)f 1 ppm = parts per million aThe MRL is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 7.0 ppm for crop subgroup 4A and include all food commodities in the crop group 4-13, except leaf lettuce. bThe MRL is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 7.0 ppm for crop subgroup 4B and include all food commodities in the crop group 22, except asparagus and kohlrabi. c The MRL is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 2.0 ppm for crop subgroup 5A and include all food commodities in the crop group 5-13. d The MRL is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 0.2 ppm for crop group 8 and include all food commodities in the crop group 8-09. e The MRL is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 0.1 ppm for crop group 11 and include all food commodities in the crop group 11-09. f The MRL is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 0.2 ppm for crop group 12 and include all food commodities in the crop group 12-09. 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).

Health Canada has conducted a re-evaluation of the approved food additive uses of the colouring agent amaranth, which is currently permitted at a maximum level of use of 300 parts per million (p.p.m.), singly or in combination with other specified synthetic colours. The re-evaluation was conducted in support of a broader review of fifty-two azo acid dyes carried out as part of the Government of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan (http://www.chemicalsubstanceschimiques.gc.ca/fact-fait/glance-bref/acid_acides-eng.php). The results of Health Canada's re-evaluation of available data on the concentrations of amaranth actually used in foods sold in Canada reveal that exposure to amaranth is within acceptable levels from a food safety perspective. However, the existing maximum levels of use for amaranth that appear in the List of Permitted Colouring Agents (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/3-colour-color-eng.php) are generally higher than actual use levels and would allow for elevated exposures if actual use levels ever increased. In order to ensure that potential exposure to the food colouring agent amaranth remains within acceptable levels, it is the intention of Health Canada to modify the List of Permitted Colouring Agents by creating a unique listing for "Amaranth" (it is currently grouped in the List with five other synthetic colours) and by identifying maximum levels of use and other conditions that align with actual current uses. As a result of this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to modify the List of Permitted Colouring Agents (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/3-colour-color-eng.php) 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 the safety of this food additive.

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Enable the Use of Leuconostoc carnosum 4010 as an Antimicrobial Preservative in Certain Vacuum-Packed Non-Shelf-Stable Meat and Poultry Products Background Health Canada evaluated a food additive submission requesting the use a live culture of the bacterium Leuconostoc carnosum 4010 as a food additive. The purpose for using the preparation is to limit or inhibit the growth of the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in certain non-shelf-stable foods that are vacuum-packed and that require refrigeration. Health Canada determined that the available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of Leuconostoc carnosum 4010 for the requested use in these foods. Health Canada published a proposal (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nop-avp-0016/index-eng.php) on 12 April 2016, which was open for public comment for 75 days, for which no new scientific information was submitted. Since the conclusion of the evaluation remains as described in the proposal, Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Preservatives (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/11-preserv-conserv-eng.php), effective 14 December 2016. 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. http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_0131_00_e.pdf http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_0131_00_f.pdf

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for sulfuryl fluoride notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1060 (dated 4 October 2016) was adopted 29 December 2016. 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 3.0 Crop Group 14-11: Tree Nuts (except almond nuts and pistachio nuts)2 2.0 All processed foods 0.5 Peanuts 0.2 Cacao beans 0.1 Crop Group 15: Cereal Grains (except sweet corn kernels plus cobs with husks removed)3 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The proposed MRL for tree nuts (Crop Group 14-11; except almond nuts and pistachio nuts) will replace the established MRL of 3.0 ppm for pecan nuts. 3 The proposed MRL of 0.1 ppm for cereal grains (Crop Group 15; except sweet corn kernels plus cobs with husks removed) will replace the established MRLs of 0.03 ppm for field corn and 0.03 ppm for rice. 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 zoxamide notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1062 (dated 10 October 2016) was adopted 2 January 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 0.7 Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07 A) 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 tolfenpyrad notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1061 (dated 10 October 2016) was adopted 2 January 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 30 Leafy vegetables, except Brassica (Crop Group 4) - except spinach; tea (dried leaves) 3.0 Dried prune plums 2.0 Stone fruits (Crop Group 12-09) 1.5 Citrus fruits (Crop Group 10R) 0.7 Undelinted cotton seeds 0.05 Tree nuts (Crop Group 14-11) 0.01 Potatoes 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 spinetoram notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1057 (dated 30 September 2016) was adopted 21 December 2016. 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 8.0 Leafy vegetables (Crop Group 4-13, except head lettuce and leaf lettuce)2, leaf petioles vegetables (Crop Subgroup 22B)3 2.0 Brassica head and stem vegetable group (Crop Group 5-13)4 0.4 Fruiting vegetables (Crop Group 8-09)5 0.2 Pome fruits (Crop Group 11-09)6, stone fruits (Crop Group 12-09)7 0.04 Stalk and stem vegetables (Crop Subgroup 22A)8 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The MRL of 8.0 ppm is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 7.0 ppm for crop group 4 (except leaf and head lettuce) and include all food commodities in the revised crop group 4-13, except head and leaf lettuce. 3 The MRL of 8.0 ppm is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 7.0 ppm for celery and include all food commodities in the revised crop subgroup 22B. 4 The MRL of 2.0 ppm is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 2.0 ppm for crop subgroup 5A and include all food commodities in the revised crop group 5-13. 5 The MRL of 0.4 ppm is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 0.2 ppm for crop group 8 and include all food commodities in the revised crop group 8-09. 6 The MRL of 0.2 ppm is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 0.1 ppm for crop group 11 and include all food commodities in the revised crop group 11-09. 7 The MRL of 0.2 ppm is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 0.2 ppm for crop group 12 and include all food commodities in the revised crop group 12-09. 8 The MRL of 0.04 ppm is proposed to replace the current established MRL of 0.04 ppm for asparagus and include all food commodities in the revised crop subgroup 22A. 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 chlorantraniliprole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1058 (dated 30 September 2016) was adopted 21 December 2016. 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 40 Hops (dried) 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2016-74 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for myclobutanil that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.1 Grain lupin, dry kidney beans, dry lima beans, dry navy beans, dry pink beans, dry pinto beans, dry tepary beans, dry 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 guar seed, dry lablab beans ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-72 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for carfentrazone-ethyl that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.1 Wild raspberries ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-73 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for flumethrin 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 0.0032 Honey 1 ppm = parts per million. 2 Based on a LOQ of 0.003 ppm.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of sucralose as a sweetener in nutritional supplement dry soup. Sucralose is already permitted for use in Canada as a sweetener in a wide variety of foods at various maximum levels of use. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of sucralose as described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Sweeteners (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/9-sweetener-edulcorant-eng.php), effective 25 November 2016. 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.