Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses as a Result of the Revocation of B.01.046 and B.01.047 of the Food and Drug Regulations

Background

The permitted conditions of use for mineral oil, paraffin wax, and petrolatum, which are found in the Lists of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses, make reference to section B.01.047, which Health Canada's Food Directorate had recently revoked. Therefore, consequential modifications, specifically to column 4 of the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses, are required to remove references to section B.01.047.

Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses, effective May 25 2016.

The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives.

Information Document

To obtain an electronic copy of the Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses as a Result of the Revocation of B.01.046 and B.01.047 of the Food and Drug Regulations- Document Reference number: NOM/ADM-0073, please contact our publications office or send an e-mail to publications@hc-sc.gc.ca with the subject heading "hpfb BCS nom-adm-0073-eng".

Contact Information

Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing any new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive, including mineral oil, paraffin wax and petrolatum. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of these food additives or to submit any inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically. If you wish to contact the Food Directorate electronically, please use the words "consequential amendments" in the subject line of your e-mail.

Bureau of Chemical Safety, Food Directorate

Supporting Information

• Food Additives