Canada proposes removal of Ethylene Oxide from the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other AcceptedUses Federal Government completed a detailed safety assessment of ethylene oxide, which included the current uses as food additives. Ethylene Oxide is permitted for use as a fumigant on whole or ground spices. Since the current scientific information does not support the safety in use of this additive, Health Canada intends to remove ethylene oxide from the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses. 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 any new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives. Products covered : Ethylene oxid Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy): The proposed food additive de-listing(s) will be legally enabled once removed from Health Canada's Lists of Permitted Food Additives (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/index-eng.php). Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Six months from date of publication, and/or(dd/mm/yy) : The food additive modification(s) noted in this document come into force the day they are made to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/index-eng.php). Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or (dd/mm/yy): 15 August 2017 | 
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