Canada proposes to enable the use of Spirulina Extract as a Colouring Agent in Various Foods 

Health Canada's Food Directorate proposes to seek approval for the use of Spirulina extract as a food colouring agent in various foods. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of Spirulina extract for its use as a colouring agent in a variety of foods. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of Spirulina extract by modifying the List of Permitted Colouring Agents (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/public-involvement-partnerships.html)

Products Covered:SPRULINA EXTRACT.

HS code:12122190

Proposed date of adoption:The proposed food additive modification(s) will be legally enabled once published in Health Canada's Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Proposed date of entry into force:The food additive modification(s) noted in this document come into force the day they are made to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Final date for comments:23 March 2020

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