Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for broflanilide notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1555 (dated 6 June 2024) was adopted 28 August 2024. 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 Commodity4.0               Leafy vegetables (crop group 4-13)1.5               Leaf petioles vegetables (crop subgroup 22B)0.7               Brassica head and stem vegetable group (crop group 5-13)0.6               Dried tomatoes0.2               Tomato paste0.15             Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09)0.07             Dry soybeans1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum residue limits, human health, and food safety webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2024-18 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyridate that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.6              Meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses and sheep0.05            Pulses, dried shelled peas (crop subgroup 6-21F, except dry lentils); dry soybeans1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for trifloxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1558 (dated 21 June 2024) was adopted 17 September 2024. 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 Commodity1.5              Green onions (crop subgroup 3-07B); honeysuckle0.04            Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07A)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum residue limits, human health, and food safety webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The purpose of this notice is to inform consumers and interested stakeholders that Health Canada’s Food and Nutrition Directorate has modified the List of permitted food additives with other accepted uses by removing brominated vegetable oil.The above modification came into force on 30 August 2024, the day on which it is published in the List of permitted food additives with other accepted uses

The objective of the notified document PMRL2024-16 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for rimsulfuron that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01            Pome fruits (crop group 11-09)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.

Health Canada’s Food and Nutrition Directorate completed a pre-market safety and efficacy assessment of polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids for use as an emulsifying agent in the requested foods.The results of the assessment support the safety and efficacy of polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids for use as an emulsifying for the requested use. Therefore, Health Canada has authorized the use of polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids as described in the information document referenced above by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agentseffective 10 September 2024.The purpose of the information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2024-17 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for clomazone that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05            Pulses, dried shelled beans, except soybeans (crop subgroup 6-21E)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.

Health Canada’s Food and Nutrition Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of lipase from Rhizopus arrhizus (also known as Rhizopus delemar var. multiplicisporus and Rhizopus oryzae) strain AE-TL, for use as a food enzyme in the manufacture of modified fats and oils.The results of the assessment support the safety of lipase from R arrhizus AE-TLfor its requested use. Therefore, Health Canada has authorized the use of lipase from R arrhizus AE-TL, as described in the information document above by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 6 September 2024.The purpose of the information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

Health Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of maltogenic alpha-amylase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae LALL-M+ in the manufacture of bread, flour, whole wheat flour, and unstandardized bakery products.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of maltogenic alpha-amylase from S. cerevisiae LALL-M+ for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has authorized the use of maltogenic alpha-amylase from S. cerevisiae LALL-M+ as described in the information document above by modifying the List of permitted food enzymes,    effective 6 September 2024.The purpose of the information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for metsulfuron-methyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1556 (dated 6 June 2024) was adopted 28 August 2024. 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 Commodity0.1                   Oats1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum residue limits, human health, and food safety webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

Update to the period in which the Culicoides vector is not active in Canada. Where specific dates are mentioned in export certification, these will be amended to reflect the new end date of 30 April and the start of the seasonally free period is 1 November of the respective year.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for picarbutrazox notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1553 (dated 21 May 2024) was adopted 14 August 2024. 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 Commodity0.01            Dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean) (crop subgroup 6C); cereal grains (crop group 15)2; rapeseeds (revised) (crop subgroup 20A)1 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL replaces the currently established MRLs of 0.01 ppm in/on field corn, popcorn grain, and sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed with a single crop group 15 MRL at the same value. This results in a single MRL that will be applicable to all commodities within crop group 15.            The commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on theResidue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/residue-chemistry-crop-groups.html) in the Pesticides section of the Canada.ca website.            MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum residue limits, human health, and food safety webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for dichlorprop notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1552 (dated 21 May 2024) was adopted 14 August 2024. 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 Commodity0.02            Annual canarygrass grain1ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum residue limits, human health, and food safety webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluopyram notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1550 (dated 14 May 2024) was adopted 5 August 2024. 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 Commodity0.7              Dry crowder peas, dry field beans21 ppm = parts per million2 MRLs of 0.7 ppm in/on the remaining commodities in crop subgroup 6C (Dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean)) are already established.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum residue limits, human health, and food safety webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for trifloxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1551 (dated 14 May 2024) was adopted 5 August 2024. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.06             Dry crowder peas, dry field beans21 ppm = parts per million2 MRLs of 0.06 ppm in/on the remaining commodities in crop subgroup 6C (Dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean)) are already established.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum residue limits, human health, and food safety webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will prohibit the importation of commercial dogs from countries which have been identified as posing a high-risk for rabies caused by canine-variant viruses. Rabies is a reportable disease in Canada and Canada is free of rabies caused by canine-variant viruses. In order to prevent the re-introduction of rabies caused by canine-variant viruses and to protect the health and safety of both animals and humans within Canada, the CFIA will be implementing import restrictions for dogs from high-risk countries.As of 28 September 2022, all dogs with a commercial end-use, as defined by the CFIA, from high-risk countries will not be permitted entry into Canada. As of this date, the CFIA will also no longer issue permits for commercial dogs less than eight months of age from high-risk countries. All shipments of commercial dogs (regardless of age) that are on route to Canada must arrive on or before 27 September 2022 to be eligible for importation. Any dog from a high-risk country that is presented for importation into Canada on or after 28 September 2022 and deemed to be a commercial import will not be allowed to enter Canada. There will be no exceptions made to this new measure regardless of the age of the dog or whether or not an import permit was previously required. Canada respectfully requests that all trading partners from high-risk countries take the necessary steps to ensure commercial dogs are not exported to Canada. The importation of personal pet dogs and assistance dogs, as defined by the CFIA, from high-risk countries will continue to be permitted under the CFIA’s currently established import requirements. The CFIA's Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is the source for Canada’s import requirements.

The Notice of Health Canada's proposal to enable the use of green tea extract (EGCG/catechins) as a supplemental ingredient in foods was published on 28 July 2022, and was open to the public for comment for 75 days. No new scientific information that changes the outcome of the safety assessment was submitted in response to this Notice of Proposal. Since the conclusions of the assessment remain as described in the Notice of Proposal, Health Canada has permitted the supplemental use of green tea extract (EGCG/catechins) by adding the entry shown in the table to Part IV of the List of Permitted Supplemental IngredientsThe above modification came into force 11 January 2024, the day it was published in the List of Permitted Supplemental IngredientsHealth Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate identified that certain terms and wording used in the green tea extract entry (Part IV: Other supplemental ingredients, G.1) published in the French version of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients on 11 January 2024, are not an accurate translation of the English version and do not align with French terminology in similar entries. One minor editorial error was also identified for the vitamin A (beta-carotene, retinol) entries. Health Canada has promptly addressed the translation inconsistencies in French.Health Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate is committed to reviewing new scientific information on the safety in use of any permitted supplemental ingredient, including green tea extract (EGCG/catechins). Anyone wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information on the use of any permitted supplemental ingredient may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of chitosan from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a preservative in numerous foods. Chitosan is a new food additive in Canada.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety and efficacy of chitosan from white button mushrooms (Abisporus) as a preservative in numerous foods. Consequently, Health Canada is authorizing the use of  chitosan from Abisporus as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective 30 May 2024.The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of nisin in egg-white wraps.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety and efficacy of nisin for use as a preservative in egg-white wraps. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of nisinas described in the information document above by modifying the List of permitted preservatives effective 30 May 2024The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of natamycin in unstandardized processed cheese products, standardized cream cheeses, unstandardized cream cheese products, ranch-flavoured dressings for salads and ranch-flavoured dips.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety and efficacy of natamycin for use as a preservative in unstandardized processed cheese products, standardized cream cheeses, unstandardized cream cheese products, ranch-flavoured dressings for salads and ranch-flavoured dips. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of natamycin as described in the information document above by modifying the List of permitted preservatives effective 30 May 2024The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.