Canada – Publishes list of permitted emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing or thickening agents to enable the use of citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides as an emulsifier in whole protein-based infant formulas for special dietary Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (CITREM) in whole protein-based infant formulas for special dietary purposes. CITREM is already permitted for use as an emulsifying agent in infant formula based on crystalline amino acids or protein hydrolysates, or both. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of CITREM for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of CITREM described in the information document by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective 18 September 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 : Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy): 18 September 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): 18 September 2020 Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or (dd/mm/yy): 1 December 2020 | 
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