CAN/1137
WTO/SPS
CA Canada
  • 67 - Technologie alimentaire
2017-11-27
2017-10-04

Mannanase (ICS Codes: 67.220.20, 67.140.20)

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Mannanase from Aspergillus niger AE-HCM in Liquid Coffee Concentrate - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0103.

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of mannanase from Aspergillus niger AE-HCM in the manufacture of liquid coffee concentrate.

Mannanase is a type of hemicellulase enzyme. Hemicellulases from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and from Bacillus subtilis are already permitted for use in the manufacture of liquid coffee concentrate.

###pList of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective 14 September 2017.

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.