Canada seek modification to the list of permitted emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing or thickening agents to enable the use of polysorbate 80 as an emulsifying agent in wheat-based ready-to-eat cereals Health Canada Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of polysorbate 80 as an emulsifying agent in wheat-based ready-to-eat cereals. Polysorbate 80 is already permitted for use in Canada as an emulsifier in a number of foods, including rice-based ready-to-eat cereals. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of polysorbate 80 for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of polysorbate 80 described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective 15 June 2020. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision 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 this food additive. Products covered :Polysorbate 80 HS Code: 340290 Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy):15 June 2020 Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy): Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Six months from date of publication, and/or(dd/mm/yy): 15 June 2020 Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or (dd/mm/yy):28 August 2020 | 
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