Notice of Modification to Lower the Maximum Levels of Lead in Concentrated Infant Formula and Infant Formula When Ready-to-Serve in Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods – Reference Number: NOM/ADM C-2020-2

On 5 June 2019, Health Canada published a Proposal to Lower the Maximum Levels of Lead in Concentrated Infant Formula and Infant Formula When Ready-to-Serve in the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods [NOP/ADP C-2019-1] that was open to the public for comments for 75 days.A summary of the comments received during the consultation period and Health Canada's responses are available in the information document. No new scientific information was received. Therefore, Health Canada lowered the maximum levels for lead in infant formula, effective 3 July 2020, by modifying Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods as described in the information document.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 information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.