Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-18 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for sedaxane that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.01 Sugar beet roots ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-16 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyroxasulfone that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.03 Wheat ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-17 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fluazifop-butyl that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 1.5 Sweet potato roots1 0.15 Citrus oil 0.03 Citrus fruits (Crop Group 10) ppm = parts per million 1 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.5 ppm MRL on sweet potato roots. 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 PMRL2016-19 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyantraniliprole 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 Cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9)1 ppm = parts per million 1 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.4 ppm MRL for Crop Group 9. 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 PMRL2016-13 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyraclostrobin that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 4.0 Belgian endives ppm = parts per million

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fenpyroximate notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/992 (dated 27 January 2016) was adopted 20 April 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 0.4 Cucumbers 0.2 Fruiting vegetables (Crop Group 8-09) 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 PMRL2016-14 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 0.10 Hops (dried) ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-15 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for difenoconazole that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 4.0 CSG 13-07B (Bushberries), except gooseberries1,2 ppm = parts per million 1 Gooseberries will remain covered under the MRL of 4.0 ppm which is currently being promulgated for CSG 13-07F (Small fruit vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit) given that the MRL proposed with the current review for CSG 13-07B is also 4.0 ppm. 2 As a result of the current review, the MRL for lowbush blueberries and lingonberries, currently established at 2.5 ppm under CSG 13-07G (Low growing berries), will be replaced by the proposed MRL of 4.0 ppm for CSG 13-07B (except gooseberries). 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 PMRL2016-12 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for boscalid that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 6.0 Belgian endives ppm = parts per million

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of the bacterium Leuconostoc carnosum 4010 as an antimicrobial preservative in certain vacuum-packed non-shelf-stable meat and poultry products, namely: bologna, cervelat, frankfurters, mortadella, and wieners. As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to enable this food additive, 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.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of transglutaminase from Streptoverticillium mobaraense S-8112 as a food enzyme in bread, flour, whole wheat flour, and unstandardized bakery products. The enzyme is also intended for use in manufacturing protein hydrolysates that are to be used in infant formula and foods for special dietary use (e.g., formulated liquid diet). Transglutaminase from Streptoverticillium mobaraense S-8112 is already permitted for use in Canada as a food enzyme in unstandardized prepared fish products, simulated meat products, certain unstandardized dairy products, and certain standardized meat and poultry products. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of transglutaminase from Streptoverticillium mobaraense S-8112 when used as requested by the petitioner. 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 11 April 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 PMRL2016-11 is to consult on the listed domestic and/or import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for abamectin 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 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 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 PMRL2016-10 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for azoxystrobin that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 10 Strawberries ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-09 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyprodinil that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 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 Federal Government completed a detailed safety assessment of epichlorohydrin and 2-nitropropane (2-NP), which included 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 intends to remove epichlorohydrin from the List of Permitted Starch-Modifying Agents and 2-NP from the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents. 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 epichlorohydrin and 2 nitropropane. 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. If you wish to contact the Food Directorate electronically, please use the words "Epichlorohydrin and 2-NP" in the subject line of your e-mail. Health Canada is able to consider information received by 14 June 2016, 75 days from the date of this posting.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of peroxidase from Aspergillus niger MOX-54, in liquid whey treated with hydrogen peroxide, destined for the manufacture of dried whey products. As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to enable this food additive, 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. Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing any new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive, including peroxidase from Aspergillus niger MOX-54. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of this food additive or to submit any inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically. If you wish to contact the Food Directorate electronically, please use the words "peroxidase from Aspergillus niger MOX-54" in the subject line of your e-mail. Health Canada is able to consider information received by 14 June 2016, 75 days from the date of this posting.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of protease obtained from Fusarium venenatum WTY939-8-3 in the manufacture of hydrolyzed animal, milk and vegetable protein. This protease is to be used for partial or extensive hydrolysis of animal, milk and vegetable proteins that will be used as ingredients in a variety of foods, including beverages. The enzyme is also intended for use in manufacturing protein hydrolysates that are to be used in infant formula and foods for special dietary use (e.g., formulated liquid diet). Protease from other microbial sources is already permitted for use in Canada as a food enzyme in a variety of food products, including hydrolyzed animal, milk and vegetable protein. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of protease obtained from Fusarium venenatum WTY939-8-3 when used as requested by the petitioner. 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 30 March 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 PMRL2016-08 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fludioxonil that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 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 PMRL2016-06 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for imazapyr that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.3 Kidney of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep1 ppm = parts per million 1 The 0.05 ppm MRL currently established for meat by-products 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.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-07 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for azoxystrobin that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). 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 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.