Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of the bacteriumCarnobacterium maltaromaticum strain CB1 (C. maltaromaticum  CB1) to limit or inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in various meat and poultry products.
C. maltaromaticum CB1 is already permitted for use in Canada as a preservative on four standardized  meat  products,  namely  vacuum-packed  wieners,  vacuum-packed  sliced roast  beef,  vacuum-packed  sliced  cooked  ham,  and  vacuum-packed  sliced  cooked turkey.
As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has  enabled  the  food  additive  use  of  C.  maltaromaticum  CB1  described  in  the information  document  below  by  updating  the  List  of  Permitted  Preservatives  http://hcsc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/11-preserv-conserv-eng.php, effective 1 June 2017.
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.