Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point

The  Federal  Government  completed  a  detailed  safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of the food enzyme protein-glutaminase from Chryseobacterium proteolyticum AE-PG in various standardized and unstandardized foods. The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of protein-glutaminase from C. proteolyticum AE-PG when  used  for  these  purposes.  Therefore,  Health  Canada  intends  to  modify  the  List  of Permitted  Food  Enzymes  (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/foodnutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/5-enzymes.html) as described in the 
information document referenced below.
The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit comments or any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.