Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket assessment of the requested use of carnauba wax in broth. The assessment considered the toxicological safety of carnauba wax for this use, and no food safety concerns were identified. Information provided by the petitioner supported that the preparation containing carnauba wax functions as an antifoaming agent in broth. Carnauba wax is already permitted for use in Canada as a glazing or polishing agent in or on unstandardized confectionery. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the food additive use of carnauba wax as an antifoaming agent described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/8-other-autre-eng.php), effective 2 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.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyrimethanil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1046 (dated 8 August 2016) was adopted 2 November 2016. 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 10 Citrus fruits (Crop Group 10 Revised)1 1.5 Cucumbers ppm = parts per million 1 An MRL of 10 ppm is already established for calamondins, citrus citrons, citrus hybids, grapefruits, kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges, pummelos, Satsuma mandarins, and tangerines. The 10 ppm MRL is established for the remaining commodities in Crop Group 10-Revised. 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 spiromesifen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1047 (dated 8 August 2016) was adopted 2 November 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 20 Leafy vegetables (Crop Group 4-13)2, mint tops 8.0 Leaf petioles vegetables (Crop Subgroup 22B) 4.0 Brassica head and stem vegetable group (Crop Group 5-13)3 2.0 Low growing berries (Crop Subgroup 13-07G)4 0.9 Sorghum 0.8 Fruiting vegetables (Crop Subgroup 8-09) 0.15 Meat by-products of cattle, goats, hogs, horses and sheep5, wheat bran, wheat germ 0.08 Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (Crop Subgroup 6C)6 0.06 Wheat 0.03 Fat of hogs, meat of cattle, goats, hogs, horses and sheep7 0.02 Milk8, popcorn grain, sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed 1 ppm = parts per million 2 This MRL is to replace the current established MRL on CSG 4A. The new proposed MRL is to be extended to all crops within CG 4-13. 3 This MRL is to replace the current established MRLs on CSG 5A and 5B. The new proposed MRL is to be extended to all crops within CG 5-13. 4 This MRL was previously established for strawberry alone. The MRL will be extended to the whole CSG 13-07G. 5 This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.05 ppm on meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses and sheep. 6 This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.02 ppm on dry shelled beans. The new proposed MRL is to be extended to all crops within CSG 6C. 7 This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.01 ppm on meat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep. 8 This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.01 ppm on milk. 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).

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 Foods" http://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 website. 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 specifically to address MRLs established in cattle and their applicability to veal calves.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of advantame as a sweetener in certain unstandardized foods, including unstandardized beverages. As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to enable the food additive use 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 Potassium Acetate and Potassium Diacetate in Certain Meat and Poultry Products - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0080 Background Health Canada evaluated two food additive submissions, one seeking approval for the use of potassium acetate and potassium diacetate and the second for the use of only potassium acetate. In each submission, potassium acetate and potassium diacetate were requested for use as antimicrobial preservatives in various meat and poultry products. Health Canada determined that the available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of potassium acetate and potassium diacetate for their requested use in these foods. Health Canada published a proposal on 7 June 2016 (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nop-avp-0017/document-consultation-eng.php), 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 21 October 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/2016/SPS/CAN/16_4544_00_e.pdf http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/CAN/16_4544_00_f.pdf

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fosetyl-aluminum notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1044 (dated 1 August 2016) was adopted 24 October 2016. 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 60 Arugula, Abyssinian cabbages, garden cress, hanover salad, maca, radish leaves, seakale cabbages, Shepherd's purse, turnip greens, upland cress, watercress, and wild rocket 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 hexythiazox notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1045 (dated 1 August 2016) was adopted 24 October 2016. 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 24 Citrus oil 9.0 Hops (dried) 6.0 Low growing berries (CSG 13-07G) 3.0 Sorghum 2.0 Dates; dried prune plums; peppermint tops; spearmint tops 1.5 Caneberries (CSG 13-07A) 1.0 Small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (CSG 13-07F); stone fruits (CG 12) 0.9 Citrus peel 0.5 Citrus fruits (CG 10); tomatoes 0.4 Pome fruits (CG 11-09); dry adzuki beans; dry beans; dry blackeyed peas; dry broad beans; dry chickpeas; dry cowpea seeds, dry guar seeds; dry kidney beans; dry lablab beans; dry lima beans; dry moth beans; dry mung beans; dry navy beans; dry pink beans; dry pinto beans; dry rice beans; dry southern peas; dry tepary beans; dry urd beans; grain lupin 0.09 Succulent shelled blackeyed peas; succulent shelled broad beans; succulent shelled cowpeas; succulent shelled lima beans; succulent shelled southern peas 0.06 Corn oil (refined) 0.04 Sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed 0.03 Field corn flour 0.02 Field corn; potatoes; tree nuts (CG 14; including pistachios) 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2016-57 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spinetoram 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 1.02 Sweet cherries, tart cherries 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The MRLs of 1.0 ppm are proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.2 ppm in/on sweet cherries and tart cherries.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-58 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyazofamid that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 2.0 Bulb Vegetables (CG3-07) 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 PMRL2016-56 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for clomazone 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 0.052 Rapeseeds (canola) 1 ppm = parts per million 2 MRL proposed at the limit of quantitation (LOQ) of the enforcement method.

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Enable the Use of Carnobacterium divergens M35 as an Antimicrobial Preservative in Sliced Ready-to-Eat Cold-Smoked Salmon and Sliced Ready-to-Eat Cold-Smoked Trout - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0079 Background Health Canada received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of a live culture preparation of the bacterium Carnobacterium divergens M35 to limit or inhibit the growth of the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes on sliced ready-to-eat cold-smoked salmon and sliced ready-to-eat cold-smoked trout. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of C. divergens M35 when used as requested by the petitioner. Health Canada published a proposal on 7 June 2016, which was open for public comment for 75 days (G/SPS/N/CAN/1034). Health Canada received one comment in response to the proposal but no new scientific information was submitted that changed the outcome of the safety evaluation. 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 13 October 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. http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/CAN/16_4425_00_e.pdf http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/CAN/16_4425_00_f.pdf

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-59 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for mandipropamid that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 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 PMRL2016-55 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spinosad that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 a The 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. b The 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 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 PMRL2016-53 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for flonicamid that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 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 PMRL2016-54 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) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.9 Dried basil leaves 0.7 Fresh basil leaves ppm = parts per million

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for clopyralid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1042 (dated 18 July 2016) was adopted 11 October 2016. 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 1.5 Kidney of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep1 0.09 Meat by-products (except kidney) of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep2 0.015 Milk3 ppm = parts per million 1 Replaces the currently established MRLs of 0.36 ppm in these commodities. 2 Replaces the currently established MRLs of 0.05 ppm in meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep. 3 Replaces the currently established MRL of 0.01 ppm in this commodity. 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 tebuconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1041 (dated 18 July 2016) was adopted 11 October 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 0.05 Asparagus 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 PMRL2016-52 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for zoxamide that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 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 cyazofamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1039 (dated 12 July 2016) was adopted 4 October 2016. 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 10 Hops (dried) 0.02 Caneberries (Crop Subgroup 13-07A) 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).