Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Health Canada's Proposal to Lower the Maximum Levels of Lead in Concentrated Infant Formula and Infant Formula When Ready-to-Serve in the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods - Reference Number: NOP/AVP C-2019-1.
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/CAN/1249 |
| Date notice |
12/06/2019 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Health Canada's Proposal to Lower the Maximum Levels of Lead in Concentrated Infant Formula and Infant Formula When Ready-to-Serve in the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods - Reference Number: NOP/AVP C-2019-1. |
| Summary |
Health Canada has conducted a scientific assessment which supports lowering the maximum level (ML) for lead in all types of infant formula that would apply to the food on an 'as consumed' basis. Health Canada is proposing to consolidate the two existing MLs for lead in concentrated infant formula and infant formula when ready-to-serve into a single, lower ML of 0.01 ppm.
The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate cont act information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to Health Canada's scientific assessment.
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| Product |
Lead in concentrated infant formula and infant formula when readyto-serve (ICS Code: 67.230) |
| Country |
Ca-na-đa |
File attach:
NCAN1249.pdf
Orther Notice: