Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to extend the use of pectin

Health Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of pectin in human milk fortifier and infant formula at a maximum level of 2,000 ppm as consumed.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of pectin for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada will authorize the use of pectin as described in the notice by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/4-emulsifying-gelling-stabilizing-thickening-agents.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.