Regulatory
Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of beta-Amylase
Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of beta-amylase (β-amylase) from Bacillus flexus AE-BAF in mochi and dango, which are glutinous rice cakes. The requested maximum level of use for this food enzyme is Good Manufacturing Practice, effective March 28, 2023.
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Proposal to remove brominated vegetable oil from the List of permitted food additives
Health Canada recently completed an updated safety assessment of brominated vegetable oils (BVO) based on new and previously reviewed information. Although Health Canada did not identify an immediate health concern with the current permitted use of BVO as a food additive, the outcome of the assessment does not support BVO…
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Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
The guidance website is a tool that can be used by PHIs, food safety staff, and owners and operators of food processing facilities. The guidance does not replace or supersede federal or provincial guidance or regulations for fermented foods or food safety. The guidance should be used to supplement and…
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Coming Into Force of CARM Regulatory Package
The Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a major transformation initiative to modernize the CBSA’s systems and business processes used to assess and collect duties on imported goods. Please be advised that an Order in Council has been published in Canada Gazette, Part II…
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Interim Order Concerning Natural Health Products Containing Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine
A person must not sell on a retail basis a natural health product that contains ephedrine or pseudoephedrine.
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Health Canada issues a Guide for the Preparation of Submission on Food Additives
The Food Directorate’s Bureau of Chemical Safety would like to advise you of the following update(s) on “Food Additives”. Please contact Susan Abel, Principal of FPCSC is you require any assistance – [email protected], our team of experts are at your service.
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