Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to authorize the use of pullulanase from a new source

Health Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of pullulanase from Klebsiella pneumoniae AE-PUL to be used as a food enzyme in brewers’ mash and beer. The requested maximum level of use for this food enzyme is “Good Manufacturing Practice”.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of pullulanase from K. pneumoniae AE-PUL for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada will authorize the use of pullulanase from this source as described in the notice by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/5-enzymes.html) on 20 October 2025. This modification will come into force on the day it is published in the list.The purpose of the notice of modification (notified 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.