Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Enable the Use of Potassium Acetate and Potassium Diacetate in Certain Meat and Poultry Products - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0080
Background
Health Canada evaluated two food additive submissions, one seeking approval for the use of potassium acetate and potassium diacetate and the second for the use of only potassium acetate. In each submission, potassium acetate and potassium diacetate were requested for use as antimicrobial preservatives in various meat and poultry products.
Health Canada determined that the available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of potassium acetate and potassium diacetate for their requested use in these foods.
Health Canada published a proposal on June 7, 2016, which was open for public comment for 75 days, for which no new scientific information was submitted. Since the conclusion of the evaluation remains as described in the proposal, Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective October 21, 2016.
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 these food additives.
Information Document
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Enable the Use of Potassium Acetate and Potassium Diacetate in Certain Meat and Poultry Products - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0080, please contact our publications office or send an e-mail to publications@hc-sc.gc.ca with the subject heading "hpfb bcs nom-adm-0080-eng".
Contact Information
Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing any new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive, including potassium acetate and potassium diacetate. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of these food additives or to submit any inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically. If you wish to contact the Food Directorate electronically, please use the word "potassium acetate and potassium diacetate" in the subject line of your e-mail.