Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives to Extend the Use of Acetic Acid to 2'-Fucosyllactose
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/CAN/1493 |
| Date notice |
13/03/2023 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives to Extend the Use of Acetic Acid to 2'-Fucosyllactose |
| Summary |
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of acetic acid as a crystallization aid and washing agent in the manufacture of 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL), which is to be used as an ingredient in infant formula and nutritional supplements for children one to three years of age (12-47 months).
Acetic acid is already permitted for use in Canada in various foods as a pH adjusting agent or as a preservative.
The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of acetic acid for its described use in the manufacture of 2'-FL. Consequently, Health Canada has extended the use of this food additive as described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses, effective 27 February 2023.
The purpose of this information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.
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| Product |
Acetic Acid to 2'-Fucosyllactose (ICS code: 67.220.20) |
| Country |
Canada |
File attach:
NCAN1493.pdf
Orther Notice: