Notice of Modification to Add a Maximum Level for Inorganic Arsenic in Rice-based Foods Intended Specifically for Infants and Young Children

On 9 April 2021, Health Canada published a Proposal to Add a Maximum Level for Inorganic Arsenic in Rice-based Foods Intended Specifically for Infants and Young Children to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods (NOP/ADP C-2021-1) that was open for public comment for 75 days.No new scientific information was received during the consultation period. Therefore, Health Canada added a new maximum level of 0.1 ppm inorganic arsenic in rice-based foods intended specifically for infants and young children to Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, effective 17 August 2022, as described in the information document.The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.