Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Health Canada's Proposal to Remove "Solid cut meat with or without added phosphate salts" fromthe List of Foods that are Permitted to Contain Transglutaminase in the List of Permitted Food Enzymes- Reference Number: NOP/AVP-0020
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/CAN/1037 |
| Date notice |
08/07/2016 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Health Canada's Proposal to Remove "Solid cut meat with or without added phosphate salts" fromthe List of Foods that are Permitted to Contain Transglutaminase in the List of Permitted Food Enzymes- Reference Number: NOP/AVP-0020 |
| Summary |
Following the approval of the enzyme transglutaminase for use as a binding agent in certain prepackaged poultry products and meat products, including solid cut meat, Health Canada's Food Directorate received a number of inquiries related to the possibility of microbial contamination in the interior of meat products that are formed from smaller pieces of meat using transglutaminase. Health Canada subsequently revisited the safety assessment by considering the manner in which consumers might reasonably be expected to prepare meat and poultry products made using transglutaminase and did identify a potential food safety risk.
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| Product |
Transglutaminase (ICS Codes: 67.220, 67.120.10) |
| Country |
Canada |
File attach:
NCAN1037.pdf
Orther Notice: