Potassium pyrophosphate, tetrabasic (ICS Code: 67.220.20)

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, the List of Permitted pH Adjusting Agents, Acid-Reacting Materials and Water Correcting Agents, and the List of Permitted Sequestering Agents to Enable the Use of Potassium Pyrophosphate, Tetrabasic in Unstandardized Foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0128. Language(s): English and French. Number of pages: 5 and 6

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of potassium pyrophosphate, tetrabasic in unstandardized foods.

Potassium pyrophosphate, tetrabasic is already permitted for use as a food additive in various foods as specified in the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses, and the List of Permitted Sequestering Agents.

As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of this food additive as described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, the List of Permitted pH Adjusting Agents, Acid-Reacting Materials and Water Correcting Agents, and the List of Permitted Sequestering Agents, effective 5 March 2019. 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.