Transglutaminase (ICS Codes: 67.220.20)

Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes (transglutaminase). Language(s): English and French. Number of pages: -

Health Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking authorization for the use of transglutaminase as food enzyme in various foods of plant and animal origin at a maximum level of use of "Good Manufacturing Practice".

The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of transglutaminase for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes as described in this notice on 14 April 2026. This modification comes into force on the day it is published in the list. The purpose of the information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.