Notice of Modification to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods to Add the Maximum Level for Patulin in Apple Juice and Unfermented Apple Cider - Reference Number: NOM/ADM C-2018-1

Health Canada published a Proposal to transfer Health Canada's maximum level for patulin in apple juice and unfermented apple cider to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods – Reference number: [NOP/ADP C-2017-4] on 4 August 2017 which was open to the public for comments for 75 days. No comments were provided during the comment period in response to this Notice of Proposal.Therefore, Health Canada has transferred the maximum level for patulin from the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods to the regulatory List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, effective 17 January 2018, 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.