L-lysine monohydrochloride (ICS Codes: 67.220.20, 67.230)

Health Canada's proposal to enable the use of L-lysine monohydrochloride in certain processed snack foods - Reference Number: NOP/ADP‑0032. Language(s): English and French. Number of pages: 4 and 5

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of L-lysine monohydrochloride in certain processed snack foods to inhibit acrylamide formation during their manufacture. The results of the Food Directorate's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of L-lysine monohydrochloride for its requested use. Therefore, Health Canada intends to modify the List of Permitted Additives with Other Accepted Uses accordingly. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce Health Canada's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.