Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)
The purpose of this notice is to inform consumers and interested stakeholders that Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a safety assessment of phosphatidylserine derived from soy. The results of the assessment support the safety of phosphatidylserine made from food grade soy lecithin, provided levels of use do not exceed intakes of 300 mg per day, do not exceed 300 mg per serving, and that certain other compositional and labelling requirements are met as described in the information document referenced above. The above modification came into force on 18 April 2024, the day it was published in the List of Permitted Supplemental IngredientsHealth Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing new scientific information on the safety of permitted supplemental ingredients, including phosphatidylserine (soy). Anyone wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information on the use of this supplemental ingredient may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for tolpyralate notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1543 (dated 23 January 2024) was adopted 17 April 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 Barley, wheat1 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.
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of glucose oxidase from Saccharomycescerevisiae LALL-GO as a food enzyme in bread, flour, whole wheat flour, and unstandardized bakery products.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of glucose oxidase from Scerevisiae LALL-GO for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of glucose oxidase from Scerevisiae LALL-GO as described in the information document referenced above by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes effective 22 March 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 Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of chymosin B from Trichoderma reesei GICC03546 as a milk clotting enzyme in the manufacture of sour cream and various cheeses.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of chymosin B from T. reesei GICC03546 for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has authorized the use of chymosin B from T. reesei GICC03546 as described in the information document referenced above by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes effective 22 March 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 dimethenamid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1542 (dated 5 January 2024) was adopted 19 March 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 Commodity0.01 Horseradish roots1 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.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has implemented new import requirements for select feed ingredients imported from countries identified as posing a potential concern with respect to African Swine Fever (ASF). The identified products will require an import permit prior to importation from the specified countries and the conditions in the implementing order and the import permit will need to be met. These conditions may include certification of origin, heat treatment and/or hold times (depending on the product in question) designed to mitigate the risk of contamination of these products with the African Swine Fever virus.Canada has amended the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure to add Albania. The updated list is noted below:Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable:[ ] All trading partners[X] Specific regions or countries: Albania; Bangladesh; Benin; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria*; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; Croatia; Czech Republic*; Dominican Republic; Estonia*; The Gambia; Germany*; Ghana; Greece*; Guinea-Bissau; Haiti; Hong Kong, China; Hungary*; India; Indonesia; Italy*; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Latvia*; Lithuania*; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Republic of Moldova; Mongolia; Montenegro; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nepal; Nigeria; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Poland*; Republic of Korea; Republic of North Macedonia; Romania*; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Senegal; Serbia; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Slovakia*; South Africa; Sweden*; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Ukraine; Viet Nam; Zambia; Zimbabwe* denotes recognition of regionalization.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2024-03 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for cloquintocet-mexyl 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 Wheat (crop subgroup 15-21A)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.01 ppm MRL for wheat with an MRL for all food commodities in the crop subgroup at the same MRL value.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2024-02 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for pyroxsulam 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 Wheat (crop subgroup 15-21A)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.01 ppm MRLs for wheat and triticale with an MRL for all food commodities in the crop subgroup at the same MRL value.
The interim standard for PFAS in biosolids is based on the concentration of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) used as an indicator which cannot exceed 50 ppb (parts per billion) of the final product per kg of dry weight. Compliance with the limit will be verified at import and through domestic inspection via a certificate of analysis (CoA) generated by the importer using a standard method for testing and an accredited laboratory. The CoA will have to be accompanied by an attestation of its validity (template form will be provided by the CFIA). The interim standard for PFAS is part of GoC suite of measures aimed at reducing human and environmental exposure to PFAS which are highly persistent and toxic organic pollutants. The CFIA’s standard for municipal biosolids focuses on the end of the product’s life cycle, namely disposal of industrial and household wastes. It will prohibit the importation of heavily contaminated biosolids thus minimizing risks to agricultural crops, soil health and productivity, plants, animals and the food supply chain.
The proposed Marketing Authorization repealing certain Marketing Authorizations issued under the Food and Drugs Act would repeal 16 redundant food marketing authorizations; 15 of which relate to permitted food additives, and one regarding the fortification of Milk, Goat's Milk and Margarine with vitamin D.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has implemented new import requirements for select feed ingredients imported from countries identified as posing a potential concern with respect to African Swine Fever (ASF). The identified products will require an import permit prior to importation from the specified countries and the conditions in the implementing order and the import permit will need to be met. These conditions may include certification of origin, heat treatment and/or hold times (depending on the product in question) designed to mitigate the risk of contamination of these products with the African Swine Fever virus.Canada has amended the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure to add Montenegro and Bangladesh. The updated list is noted below:Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable:[ ] All trading partners[X] Specific regions or countries: Bangladesh; Benin; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria*; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; Croatia; Czech Republic*; Dominican Republic; Estonia*; The Gambia; Germany*; Ghana; Greece*; Guinea-Bissau; Haiti; Hong Kong, China; Hungary*; India; Indonesia; Italy*; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Latvia*; Lithuania*; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Republic of Moldova; Mongolia; Montenegro; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nepal; Nigeria; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Poland*; Republic of Korea; Republic of North Macedonia; Romania*; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Senegal; Serbia; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Slovakia*; South Africa; Sweden*; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Ukraine; Viet Nam; Zambia; Zimbabwe* denotes recognition of regionalization.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2024-01 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for tolpyralate that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01 Barley, wheat1 ppm = parts per million
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently completed a review of grain and seed import requirements. As a result, the CFIA has revised plant health policy directive, D-96-07: Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Screenings, and Grain and Seed for Cleaning. While the majority of the requirements outlined in directive D-96-07 remain consistent with current import requirements, the CFIA is removing the prohibition for seed or grain to be cleaned in Canada when the material originates from outside North America. The proposed directive can be accessed on WTO platform. The list of updates and superseded policies can be found on page 1 of the document.Updated pagesD- 96-07: Import Requirements for Screenings and Grain and Seed for Cleaning https://inspection.canada.ca/plant-health/invasive-species/directives/grains-and-field-crops/d-96-07/eng/1312248301269/1312248485624 (English) https://inspection.canada.ca/protection-des-vegetaux/especes-envahissantes/directives/grains-et-grandes-cultures/d-96-07/fra/1312248301269/1312248485624 (French)New pagesAppendix 1: Application to handle or import screenings resulting from the cleaning of seed or grain from the continental United States https://inspection.canada.ca/plant-health/invasive-species/directives/grains-and-field-crops/appendix-1/eng/1704842049968/1704842050374 (English) https://inspection.canada.ca/protection-des-vegetaux/especes-envahissantes/directives/grains-et-grandes-cultures/annexe-1/fra/1704842049968/1704842050374 (French)Appendix 2: Application to handle screenings resulting from the cleaning of seed or grain imported from off-continent https://inspection.canada.ca/plant-health/invasive-species/directives/grains-and-field-crops/appendix-2/eng/1704848182966/1704848183341 (English) https://inspection.canada.ca/protection-des-vegetaux/especes-envahissantes/directives/grains-et-grandes-cultures/fra/1704848182966/1704848183341 (French)
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for carfentrazone-ethyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1536 (dated 23 October 2023) was adopted 15 January 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 Mustard seeds (condiment type)1 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.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-47 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for dimethenamidthat has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01 Horseradish roots1 ppm = parts per million
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for difenoconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1530 (dated 19 September 2023) was adopted 13 December 2023. 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 Commodity8.0 Leaves of root and tuber vegetables (human food or animal feed) (crop group 2, except garden beet tops2, radish leaves3 and turnip greens3)1ppm = parts per million2 Garden beet tops are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 8.0 ppm is already established for this commodity.3 Radish leaves and turnip greens are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 35 ppm is already established for these commodities.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.htmlThe database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.
The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pydiflumetofen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1529 (dated 19 September 2023) was adopted 13 December 2023. 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 Commodity10 Leaves of root and tuber vegetables (human food or animal feed) (crop group 2, except garden beet tops2, radish leaves3 and turnip greens3)1ppm = parts per million2 Garden beet tops are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 10 ppm is already established for this commodity.3 Radish leaves and turnip greens are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 50 ppm is already established for these commodities.The 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.htmlThe database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.
The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-46 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyclaniliprole that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity1.5 Peppers/Eggplants (crop subgroup 8-09B)0.7 Tomatoes (crop subgroup 8-09A)1 ppm = parts per millionThe commodities included in the listed crop groups/subgroups can be found on the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpagehttps://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 Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of allura red in fruit flavoured beer at a maximum level of use of 10 p.p.m. The function of this food additive is to give a hint of colour indicative of the fruit flavour added to the product.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of allura red for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of allura red as described in the information document referenced above by modifying the List of Permitted Colouring Agents effective on 12 December 2023.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 Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of chitosan from white button mushrooms (Agaricusbisporus) as a preservative in various foods. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety and efficacy of chitosan from white button mushrooms (Abisporus) for its requested uses as an antibacterial and an antifungal agent. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of chitosan from white button mushrooms (Abisporus) by modifying Part 2 and Part 3 of the List of Permitted Preservatives as described in the information document referenced below.The 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 comments, inquiries or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.