Govt of Canada

Health Canada has conducted a scientific assessment which supports the establishment of a maximum level (ML) for inorganic arsenic in rice-based foods intended specifically for infants and young children. As a result of this assessment, it is the intention of...

Comments on the Minister of Health’s proposal to modify the two food additive Marketing Authorizations as described in this Notice of Intent can be provided during the next 30 calendar days ending May 14, 2021. View original article here Source

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed safety assessments of carrageenan, gellan gum, lecithin, monoglycerides, potassium citrate, potassium hydroxide, and sodium citrate for use in human milk fortifier (HMF). The results of these assessments support the safety of these food additives for...

Health Canada has conducted a scientific assessment which supports updating the maximum level (ML) for total arsenic in fruit juice and fruit nectar. Health Canada is proposing to lower the existing ML to values that are as low as reasonable...

Health Canada has amended the Food and Drug Regulations to establish a regulatory framework for the sale of human milk fortifiers (HMFs) in Canada. View original article here Source

Health Canada has launched a consultation on new two new pieces of guidance for the Novel Foods Regulation, focused on plant breeding. This consultation will be open for 60 days, from March 25 to May 24, 2021. View original article...

Health Canada consulted with stakeholders about our transition approach to normalize shortage authorities and flexibilities related to shortages. The consultation has ended and this report is a summary of the responses we received. View original article here Source

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking the use of hydrochloric acid as a pH adjusting agent in specific unstandardized foods. Hydrochloric acid is already permitted for use as a pH adjusting...

Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of modified vinegar for use as a preservative in the same meat and pouy products and preparations that are already permitted to be made with potassium acetate, potassium diacetate, sodium...