Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Colouring Agents to Extend the Use of Gold to Cold Smoked Salmon Products

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of gold flakes as a garnish on the surface of cold smoked, ready-to-eat salmon products.Gold is already permitted for use in Canada in liqueur and unstandardized alcoholic beverages.The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of gold for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of gold as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Colouring Agents, effective 24 May 2023.The 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.