Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
Health Canada received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of protease from Geobacillus stearothermophilus TP7 as a food enzyme in hydrolyzed animal, milk, and vegetable protein, and in hydrolyzed yeast. Protease from various other source organisms is already permitted for use in Canada as a food enzyme in a range of foods, including hydrolyzed animal, milk and vegetable protein. However, Geobacillus stearothermophilus TP7 has not previously been approved in Canada as a permitted source for any enzyme. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of protease from G. stearothermophilus TP7 when used as requested by the petitioner. Therefore, Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/5-enzymes-eng.php) effective 14 July 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 objective of the notified document PMRL2016-34 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for tebuconazole that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.05 Asparagus ppm = parts per million
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Peroxidase from Aspergillus niger MOX-54 in Liquid Whey Destined for the Manufacture of Dried Whey Products - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0076 Background Health Canada received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of peroxidase from Aspergillus niger MOX-54 in liquid whey treated with hydrogen peroxide, where the liquid whey is destined for the manufacture of dried whey products. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of peroxidase when used as requested by the petitioner. Since this is a food additive that was not previously permitted for use in Canada, Health Canada published a notice of the Department's proposal to enable this use of this food enzyme, titled Notice of Health Canada's Proposal to Enable the Use of Peroxidase from Aspergillus niger MOX-54 in Liquid Whey Destined for the Manufacture of Dried Whey Products - Reference Number: NOP/AVP-0014 (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nop-avp-0014/index-eng.php) on 31 March 2016 (G/SPS/N/CAN/1006). The proposal was open for public comment for 75 days. No new scientific information was submitted to the Department in response to the proposal. Since the conclusions of the evaluation remain as described in the proposal, Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/5-enzymes-eng.php), effective 13 July 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_2853_00_e.pdf http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/CAN/16_2853_00_f.pdf
Health Canada is proposing changes to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) to address the problem of antimicrobial resistance related to veterinary drugs. Currently the FDR do not provide adequate controls to help mitigate the risks of AMR. Canada is seeking comments on proposed changes to: - restrict the importation of certain veterinary drugs; - require manufacturers and importers to follow stricter rules with regards to the quality of the active ingredients used in the fabrication of antimicrobials; - require manufacturers to provide sales information so that Health Canada can better monitor the use of antimicrobial drugs; and - introduce an easier way to access low-risk veterinary health products. Canada has also notified this measure to the TBT Committee (G/TBT/N/CAN/491).
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses to Enable the Use of Sodium Hydrogen Malate as a Coating for Unstandardized Flavouring Preparations Used in Chewing Gum, Dry Beverage Mixes, Gelatin Dessert Powders and Unstandardized Confectionery - Document Reference number: NOM/ADM-0075 Background Health Canada received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of sodium hydrogen malate in an unstandardized flavouring preparation to be used in chewing gum, dry beverage mixes, unstandardized confectionery and gelatin dessert powders. The technical function of the sodium hydrogen malate is as a coating agent for the flavouring substance. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of sodium hydrogen malate when used as requested by the petitioner. Since this is a food additive that was not previously permitted for use in Canada, Health Canada published a Notice of Proposal to Enable the Use of a New Food Additive, Sodium Hydrogen Malate, as a Coating for Unstandardized Flavouring Preparations Used in Chewing Gum, Dry Beverage Mixes, Gelatin Dessert Powders and Unstandardized Confectionery - Reference Number: NOP/AVP-0013 (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nop-adm-0013/index-eng.php) on 4 March 2016, requesting comments (G/SPS/N/CAN/1001). No new scientific information was submitted to the Department as a result of this publication. Since the conclusions of the evaluation remain as described in the publication, Health Canada has modified 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 7 July 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_2761_00_e.pdf http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/CAN/16_2761_00_f.pdf
The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-33 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 10 Hops (dried) 0.02 Caneberries (Crop Subgroup 13-07A) 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 PMRL2016-32 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for kasugamycin that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 3.0 Caneberries (Crop Subgroup 13-07A); Saskatoon berries (juneberries) 0.6 Cherries (Crop Subgroup 12-09A) 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.
Notice of Modification to Remove Epichlorohydrin From the List of Permitted Starch-Modifying Agents and 2-Nitropropane From the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents Background The Federal Government completed a detailed safety assessment of epichlorohydrin and 2-nitropropane (2-NP), which also considered the current uses as food additives. Epichlorohydrin is permitted for use in the manufacture of modified food starch and 2-NP is permitted for use in the fractionation of vegetable oils. Since the current scientific information does not support the safety in use of either of these two additives, Health Canada completed a consultation on the proposal (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nop-adp-0015/index-eng.php) to remove epichlorohydrin from the List of Permitted Starch-Modifying Agents and 2-NP from the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents. Since no new scientific information was submitted to support continuing to permit the use of these two substances as food additives, Health Canada has removed epichlorohydrin from the List of Permitted Starch-Modifying Agents (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/13-starch-modif-amidon-eng.php) and 2-NP from the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/15-extraction-eng.php) effective 29 June 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.
Following the approval of the enzyme transglutaminase for use as a binding agent in certain prepackaged poultry products and meat products, including solid cut meat, Health Canada's Food Directorate received a number of inquiries related to the possibility of microbial contamination in the interior of meat products that are formed from smaller pieces of meat using transglutaminase. Health Canada subsequently revisited the safety assessment by considering the manner in which consumers might reasonably be expected to prepare meat and poultry products made using transglutaminase and did identify a potential food safety risk. Consequently, it is the intention of Health Canada to modify the List of Permitted Food Enzymes (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/5-enzymes-eng.php) by removing the food category "Solid cut meat with or without added phosphate salts" from column 3 in the entry for sub-item T.01(8). 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.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for azoxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1003 (dated 1 April 2016) was adopted 27 June 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 1.0 Rapeseed (Crop subgroup 20A revised)1 ppm = parts per million 1 This crop subgroup MRL replaces the current MRL for rapeseed (canola). 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fludioxonil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1004 (dated 1 April 2016) was adopted 27 June 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 15 Leaf petioles (Crop subgroup 4B)1 5.0 Pomegranates, black sapotes, canistels, papayas, and star apples2 ppm = parts per million 1 This proposed MRL will replace the currently established MRL of 0.01 ppm on CSG 4B. 2 This proposed MRL will replace the currently established MRL of 1.7 ppm on pomegranates, and of 0.45 ppm on black sapotes, canistels, papayas, and star apples. 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for imazapyr notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1002 (dated 1 April 2016) was adopted 27 June 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 0.3 Kidney of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep1 ppm = parts per million 1 The 0.05 ppm MRL currently established for meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses and sheep will be revised to exclude kidney to accommodate the distinct kidney MRL. The 0.05 ppm MRL established for hog meat by-products remains unchanged. 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 cyprodinil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1008 (dated 8 April 2016) was adopted 3 July 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 30 Leaf petioles (Crop Subgroup 4B) 10 Pomegranates 4.0 Globe artichokes 3.01 Small fruit vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (Crop Subgroup 13-07F) 2.02 Stone fruits (Crop Group 12-09) 1.5 Guavas 1.03 Head and stem Brassica (Crop Subgroup 5A) 0.14 Pistachio nuts ppm = parts per million 1 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 2.0 ppm in/on CSG 13-07F. 2 The current MRL of 2.0 ppm in/on CG 12 will be extended to the revised CG 12-09. 3 The current MRL of 1.0 ppm in/on cabbage will be extended to CSG 5A. 4 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.05 ppm. 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for abamectin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1010 (dated 8 April 2016) was adopted 3 July 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 0.1 Leafy vegetables (Crop Group 4)1, citrus oil 0.09 Stone fruits (Crop Group 12) 0.05 Celeriac roots, celeriac tops 0.03 Herbs (Crop Subgroup 19A, except chives), papayas 0.02 Avocados, citrus fruits (Crop Group 10)2, fruiting vegetables (Crop Group 8)3, undelinted cotton seeds 0.01 Cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9)4, peppermint tops, pistachios, spearmint tops, tree nuts (Crop Group 14)5, tuberous and corm vegetables (Crop Subgroup 1C)6 ppm = parts per million 1 Proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.05 ppm in/on head lettuce and celery. 2 There is currently a MRL of 0.02 ppm established for residues of abamectin in/on "citrus fruits" and no new MRLs for this crop group are being recommended. The established MRL of 0.02 ppm for "citrus fruits" will be replaced by specific MRLs of 0.02 ppm for each commodity listed under Crop Group 10 - Citrus Fruits (DIR98-02) to reflect the current terminology for these commodities. 3 Proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.01 ppm in/on tomatoes and peppers. 4 Proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.005 ppm in/on cucumbers. 5 Proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.005 ppm in/on almond nuts, Black walnuts and English walnuts. 6 A MRL of 0.01 ppm is currently established on potatoes which is a commodity included in this subgroup. 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodities.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for azoxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1009 (dated 8 April 2016) was adopted 3 July 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 10 Strawberries 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).
This communication pertains to amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on 4 May 2016. Pursuant to the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act (Bill C-38), the Department of Health (the Department) has undertaken a number of initiatives to create a more efficient and responsive regulatory framework for foods. The following regulatory amendments implement specific efficiencies enabled by Bill C-38. - Repeal provisions respecting the sale of saccharin sweeteners in Part E to allow the Department to enable the use of saccharin as a food additive in table-top sweeteners. Provisions in Part E relating to saccharin are repealed in order to enable the inclusion of saccharin as a food additive in table-top sweeteners in the new Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Sweeteners, as saccharin has been deemed to be safe as a food additive. On 24 April 2014, the Department enabled the use of saccharin as a food additive in a number of unstandardized foods (G/SPS/N/CAN/736/Add.1) and has determined the appropriateness to extend this use to table-top sweeteners. In order to do so, the regulatory restrictions on the sale of saccharin (that were introduced to Part E of the FDR at the time that saccharin was de-listed as a food additive) are removed. These amendments come into force the day on which they are published (4 May 2016). A transitional provision is included for the amendment related to saccharin sweetener which will allow time for existing saccharin sweeteners which complied with the previous requirements in Part E to become compliant with the existing labelling and advertising requirement found in the FDR. These amendments do not alter existing compliance activities under the provisions of the FDA and the FDR, which are enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
This communication pertains to amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on 4 May 2016. With the enactment of the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act (Bill C-38), the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) was subsequently amended to provide new ministerial authorities to incorporate documents by reference and to issue Marketing Authorizations. These amendments were intended to cut red tape, enable quicker health and safety interventions and make the food regulatory system more efficient and flexible, while continuing to protect the health and safety of Canadians. In keeping with the legislative authorities of Bill C-38, and to achieve regulatory efficiency gains, the following amendments to the FDR are being made: - Repeal of Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) provisions in the FDR that are no longer valid since the IMA authority in the FDA was replaced by the new Marketing Authorization (MA) authority; - Repeal redundant provisions in Division 15 of the FDR to prevent possible confusion with respect to Maximum Residue Limits for veterinary drugs in food; - Consolidate existing rules for contaminants and certain adulterants in foods into a single list incorporated by reference into Division 15 of the FDR. This will not introduce a policy change, but will increase transparency. These amendments come into force the day on which they are published (4 May 2016). These amendments do not alter existing compliance activities under the provisions of the FDA and the FDR, which are enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Note: For Saccharin please refer to G/SPS/N/CAN/910/Add.1.
The permitted conditions of use for mineral oil, paraffin wax, and petrolatum, which are found in the Lists of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses, make reference to section B.01.047, which Health Canada's Food Directorate had recently revoked. Therefore, consequential modifications, specifically to column 4 of the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/8-other-autre-eng.php) are required to remove references to section B.01.047. Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/8-other-autre-eng.php), effective 25 May 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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of sucrose monoesters of lauric, palmitic or stearic acid as emulsifiers in unstandardized beverages, unstandardized beverage concentrates, and unstandardized beverage mixes. As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to enable these food additive uses, 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 these food additives. Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing any new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive, including sucrose monoesters of lauric, palmitic or stearic acid. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of these food additives or to submit any inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for buprofezin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/999 (dated 9 March 2016) was adopted 14 June 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 80 Citrus oil 60 Leafy Brassica greens subgroup (Crop Subgroup 5B) 35 Leafy Vegetables except Brassica vegetables (Crop Group 4) 30 Tea (dried leaves) 12 Head and Stem Brassica vegetables subgroup (Crop Subgroup 5A) 9.0 Peach subgroup (Crop Subgroup 12-09B) 6.0 Pears, Asian pears 5.0 Olives 4.0 Orange subgroup (Crop Subgroup 10A) 3.0 Low growing berry subgroup (Crop Subgroup 13-07G), apples, crabapples, loquats, mayhaws, quinces 2.0 Fruiting Vegetables (Crop Group 8-09), Cherry subgroup (Crop Subgroup 12-09A), Plum subgroup (Crop Subgroup 12-09C), raisins 1.0 Grapes 0.9 Papayas, star apples, black sapotes, mangos, sapodillas, canistels, mamey sapotes 0.7 Cucurbit Vegetables (Crop Group 9) 0.35 Green coffee beans, undelinted cotton seeds 0.3 Lychees, avocados, bananas, sugar apples, cherimoyas, atemoyas, custard apples, ilamas, soursops, biribas, longans, Spanish limes, rambutans, pulasans, guavas, feijoas, jaboticabas, wax jambus, starfruits, passionfruits, acerolas 0.05 Tree Nuts (Crop Group 14-11) 0.02 Edible-podded snap beans 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 pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).