Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation seeking feedback on proposed minor revisions to the directive D- 99-06: Policy on the Issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates for Export and for Re-export - Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Proposed revisions include procedural changes for the application and issuance of phytosanitary certificates using the My CFIA online service portal, to clarify the issuance date on the phytosanitary certificate, and general administrative updates where appropriate.Once finalized, directive D-99-06 will be posted on the CFIA’s website.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for tolfenpyrad notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1527 (dated 21 August 2023) was adopted 13 November 2023. 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 Commodity40                Brassica leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B)230                Citrus oil3;bitter lettuce, blackjack, cat's whiskers, cham-chwi, cham-na-mul, Chinese amaranth, Chinese violets, chipilin, buckhorn plantain leaves, cosmos, dang-gwi, dol-nam-mul, ebolo, English primrose, escaroles, fameflowers, feather cockscombs, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh dillweed leaves, good King Henry, huauzontles, Indian asters, jute leaves10                Green onions (crop subgroup 3-07B)1.5               Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09)1.0               Pome fruits (crop group 11-09, except apples)0.8               Citrus fruits (crop group 10) (revised)40.7               Cottonseeds (crop subgroup 20C) (revised)50.09             Bulb onions (crop subgroup 3-07A)0.01             Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)61 ppm = parts per million2 This PMRL replaces the currently established MRL of 30 ppm for arugula, garland cress and upland cress.3 This PMRL replaces the currently established MRL of 70 ppm for citrus oil.4 This PMRL replaces the currently established MRL of 1.5 ppm for citrus fruits.5 This PMRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.7 ppm for undelinted cotton seeds with a single MRL on crop subgroup 20C (revised). This MRL is applicable to all commodities within crop subgroup 20C (revised).6 This PMRL replaces the currently established MRL of 0.01 ppm for potatoes with a single MRL on crop subgroup 1C. This MRL is applicable to all commodities within crop subgroup 1C.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.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed regulations would amend Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), along with targeted amendments to Parts A and D of the FDR. In particular, the proposed amendments include introducing modernized frameworks for setting, and updating the regulations for food compositional standards, microbiological criteria and methods of analysis, as well as continuing the modernization of the food additives framework that was initiated in 2012. Consequential amendments would also be made to certain regulations under the Cannabis Act, Excise Act, 2001, Pest Control Products Act, and Safe Food for Canadians Act.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for chloropicrin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1513 (dated 21 June 2023) was adopted on 3 November 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 Commodity0.025           Stalk, stem, and leaf petioles (crop group 22)21ppm = parts per million2 The MRL replaces the previous MRLs of 0.025 ppm in/on asparagus, cardoon, celery, celtuce, Chinese celery, fresh Florence fennel leaves and stalks, kohlrabies and rhubarb with a single crop group 22 MRL. 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.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

Health Canada's Food Directorate has assessed L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (also called alpha GPC or choline alfoscerate) for use in supplemented foods. This ingredient was previously identified by the Food Directorate for further assessment since it was an ingredient that was present in product(s) that were eligible to transition to the food regulatory framework, from the natural health products framework, under Temporary Marketing Authorizations.The Food Directorate concluded that information related to the safety of L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine supports its safe use in supplemented foods as a source of supplemental choline provided the levels of use do not exceed the previously established maximum levels for choline, and that certain other labelling requirements are met. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine described in the information document by modifying the List of permitted supplemental ingredients, effective 20 September 2023.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a safety assessment of iodine for use in supplemented foods.The Food Directorate has concluded that information related to the safety of iodine supports its use in supplemented foods provided the label declared amount does not exceed 76 µg per serving of stated size for caffeinated energy drinks and 189 µg per serving of stated size for supplemented foods other than caffeinated energy drinks, and all other labelling requirements are met. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of iodine described in the information document by modifying the List of permitted supplemental ingredients, effective 8 September 2023.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a re-evaluation of the permitted uses of the food colour amaranth as described in the notice of Health Canada's Proposal to Modify the Currently Permitted Uses of the Colouring Agent Amaranth in Various Foods [NOP/AVP-0023] that was published on 4 January 2017, and open to the public for comments for 75 days.Health Canada has updated the permitted uses for amaranth to reduce the possibility of excessive dietary exposure to this food colour, while continuing to allow uses of interest to the food industry. The update was done by modifying the List of Permitted Colouring Agents as described in the information document, effective 3 November 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. The information document also summarizes Health Canada's responses to the comments received during the comment period that accompanied the Department's notice of proposal.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for diflufenican notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1526 (dated 7 August 2023) was adopted 1 November 2023. 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             Dry soybeans, eggs; fat, meat and meat by-products of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry and sheep; field corn, milk1ppm = 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 PMRL2023-45 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for carfentrazone-ethyl that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.1              Mustard seeds (condiment type)1 ppm = parts per million

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for bromoxynil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1521 (dated 18 July 2023) was adopted 11 October 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 Commodity0.05            Hemp seeds1ppm = 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.htmlThe database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for rimsulfuron notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1523 (dated 18 July 2023) was adopted 11 October 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 Commodity0.02             Low growing berries, except strawberries2 (crop subgroup 13-07H; except lowbush blueberries3 and lingonberries4)1 ppm = parts per million2 As cranberry is the representative commodity of crop subgroup 13-07H, an MRL for the crop subgroup is established.3 Lowbush blueberries are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 0.05 ppm is already established for this commodity.4 Lingonberries are excluded from this MRL action as an MRL of 0.01 ppm is already established for this commodity.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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for saflufenacil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1522 (dated 18 July 2023) was adopted 11 October 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 Commodity0.04            Caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)21ppm = parts per million2 As raspberries and blackberries are the representative commodities of crop subgroup 13-07A, an MRL for the crop subgroup is established.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.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of cellulase from Trichoderma reesei RF11412 in brewers' mash and distillers' mash. The requested maximum level of use for this food enzyme is "Good Manufacturing Practice".The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of cellulase from T. reesei RF11412 for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of cellulase from this source as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 11 October 2023.The purpose of this 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 PMRL2023-44 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyriofenone that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity2.0               Peppers/Eggplants (crop subgroup 8-09B)0.2               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 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 Directorate completed the premarket safety assessments of two food additive submissions seeking authorization for the use of two types of pectinase, pectinesterase from Aspergillus oryzae AR-962 and polygalacturonase from Aspergillus oryzae AR-183, in fruit and vegetable processing and wine production.The results of the premarket assessments support the safety of pectinesterase from Aspergillus oryzae AR-962 and polygalacturonase from Aspergillus oryzae AR-183 for their requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of pectinesterase from Aspergillus oryzae AR-962 and polygalacturonase from Aspergillus oryzae AR-183 as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective September 28, 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.

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 list of updates and superseded policies can be found on page 1 of the document.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for acequinocyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1510 (dated 21 June 2023) was adopted on 17 September 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 Commodity3.0              Bushberries (crop subgroup 13-07B)1ppm = 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 proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for spiromesifen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1511 (dated 21 June 2023) was adopted 17 September 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 Commodity1.0              Green onions (crop subgroup 3-07B)1ppm = 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.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of lipase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae LALL-LI in bread, flour, whole wheat flour and unstandardized bakery products.Lipase from other sources is already permitted for use in Canada in the foods requested by the petitioner. However, prior to this Notice, the source organism, S. cerevisiae LALL-LI, was not a permitted source for any food enzyme in Canada.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of lipase from S. cerevisiae LALL-LI for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of lipase from S. cerevisiae LALL-LI as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective September 13, 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.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2023-43 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for difenoconazole that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1   Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity      8.0              Leaves of root and tuber vegetables (human food or animal feed) (crop group 2, except garden beet tops2, radish leaves3 and turnip greens3)1 ppm = 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 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.