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Health Canada completed a detailed safety assessment of three separate food additive submissions

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Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of three separate food addit…
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of three separate food additive submissions seeking approval for the use of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose to inhibit crystal formation in a variety of foods.

This food additive is currently permitted in canned mandarin oranges and wine by two separate Interim Marketing Authorizations (IMAs).

As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, the Department has enabled its use as described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses, effective September 11, 2013. These modifications will replace the previous IMAs. 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.

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