Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Quillaia Extract (Type 2) as an Emulsifying Agent for Oil-Based Colouring Formulations and Unstandardized Oil-Based Ingredients when Used in Certain Foods - Document Reference number: NOM/ADM-0069
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/CAN/1000 |
| Date notice |
16/03/2016 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Quillaia Extract (Type 2) as an Emulsifying Agent for Oil-Based Colouring Formulations and Unstandardized Oil-Based Ingredients when Used in Certain Foods - Document Reference number: NOM/ADM-0069 |
| Summary |
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use quillaia extract (Type 2) as an emulsifying agent for oil-based colouring formulations and unstandardized oil-based ingredients when used in certain foods.
Quillaia extract (type unspecified) is already permitted for use in Canada. The List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses includes a provision for its use as a foaming agent in beverage bases, beverage mixes and soft drinks at a level of use consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP). There is also a separate provision for the use of saponins in these same foods for the same purpose and at the same level of use.
The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of quillaia extract (Type 2) when used as requested by the petitioner.
Therefore, Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/4-emulsifeng.
php), effective 4 March 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 this food additive.
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| Product |
Quillaia Extract (Type 2) (ICS Code: 67.220.20) |
| Country |
Canada |
File attach:
NCAN1000.pdf
Orther Notice: