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

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of polygalacturonase from Trichoderma reesei strain AR-414 in single-strength fruit juices, wine and fruit wine at a maximum level of use of “Good Manufacturing Practice”.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of polygalacturonase from T. reesei AR-414 for its requested uses. Consequently, Health Canada has authorized the use of polygalacturonase from T. reesei AR-414 as described in the notified information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes effective 22 December 2025.The purpose of the 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.