Notice of Health Canada’s proposal to modify the List of contaminants and other adulterating substances in foods as part of the modernization of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations – Reference number: NOP/ADP C-2023-1

November 4, 2023

Background

Health Canada's Food Directorate is proposing changes to the List of contaminants and other adulterating substances in foods as part of the Department's modernization of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations. The proposed changes to the List of contaminants and other adulterating substances in foods are described in the information document referenced below.

The purpose of this communication is to publicly announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to Health Canada's proposal.

Information Document

Health Canada's proposal to modify the List of contaminants and other adulterating substances in foods as part of the modernization of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations – Reference Number: NOP/ADP C-2023-1

Contact Information

For additional information or to submit comments related to this proposal, please contact:

Bureau of Policy, Intergovernmental and International Affairs
Food Directorate
Health Products and Food Branch
Health Canada
251 Sir Frederick Banting Driveway
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
Address locator: 2204C
Email: bpiia-bpaii@hc-sc.gc.ca

If communicating by e-mail, please use the words "List of contaminants and other adulterating substances in foods (NOP/ADP C-2023-1)" in the subject line of your e-mail. Health Canada is able to consider information received by February 2, 2024, 90 days from the date of this posting.