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

Health Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate completed the premarket safety assessments of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of lipase from Komagataella phaffii LALL-LI2 in bread, white flour, whole wheat flour and unstandardized bakery products.The results of the premarket assessments support the safety of lipase from K. phaffii LALL-LI2 for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has authorized its use as described in the information document referenced above 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) effective 18 February 2025The 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.