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 glucoamylase from Aspergillus niger 41SAM2-54 in the manufacture of various standardized and unstandardized foods.
Glucoamylase from certain other source organisms, including other strains of Aspergillus niger, is already permitted for use in Canada as a food enzyme in the same foods as those requested, with one exception, at a maximum level that is consistent with Good Manufacturing Practice.
As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of the food additive glucoamylase from Aspergillus niger 41SAM2-54 described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 25 May 2018.
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.