Canada proposed Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Erythritol in Food Thickener Products Health Canada proposed Health Canada's Food Directorate received a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of erythritol in food thickener products at a level of 2.0%. Erythritol is already a permitted food additive in Canada. The Food Directorate
determined that information related to the safety of erythritol supports extending
its use to food thickener products at a level of 2.0%. Therefore, the Department has enabled the use of erythritol as described in the information document below
by modifying the List of Permitted Sweeteners (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/food-safety/food-additives/lists-permitted/9-sweeteners.html), effective 13 March 2018. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Food Directorate's decision in this regard and to provide contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive. Product covered: Food HS code: 02, 03, 04, 0504, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Proposed date of adoption: 13-03-2018 Proposed date of entry into force: 13-03-2018 Final date for comments: 26-05-2018 | 
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