Distribution date: 09 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 15 October 2017

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of two food additive submissions that together seek approval for the use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener in snack bars including, but not limited to granola bars, cereal bars, fibre bars, and protein isolate-based bars. Steviol glycoside is already permitted for use in Canada as a sweetener in assorted unstandardized foods. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of steviol glycosides described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Sweeteners, effective 2 August 2017. 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.

Products Covered: Steviol glycosides (ICS Code: 67.220.20)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 17 October 2017

The List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods currently specifies a maximum level (ML) of 200 parts per million (p.p.m.) total glycoalkaloids in potato tubers (fresh weight), with total glycoalkaloids specified as being the sum of alpha-solanine and alpha-chaconine. If potatoes contain TGA at a concentration above 200 p.p.m., they would be considered in violation of section 4(1) of the Food and Drugs Act. The existing ML for TGA in potato tubers was reviewed by Health Canada in 2014. The Department has confirmed that this ML continues to be health protective and is achievable when good agricultural, manufacturing and storage practices are followed. Health Canada is proposing to transfer the existing ML for TGA in potato tubers from the List of Maximum Levels for Various Chemical Contaminants in Foods to the regulatory List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods, thereby removing this ML from the first list. It is the intention of Health Canada to modify Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Food by adding a new entry for TGA (column 1), potato tubers (column 2) and 200 p.p.m. (column 3).

Products Covered: Total glycoalkaloids (TGA) in potato tubers (ICS Code: 67.080)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 16 October 2017

The notified draft Resolution establishes the requirements for the entry into Colombia of samples of plant material for laboratory physico-chemical analysis. It covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Licence application requirements; Procedures for obtaining a licence; Technical verification visit; Issue, renewal and cancellation of and amendments to a licence; Requirements for the entry of samples into Colombia (packaging and labelling); Obligations; Prohibitions; Inspection at point of entry; Official control; Penalties; Annex; and Period of validity.

Products Covered: Plant material

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 10 October 2017

The notified Standard is applicable throughout national territory and covers all underwater occupational activities.

Products Covered: Diving equipment and personal protective equipment (90200003)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 30 April 2025

The Regulation nº 28, issued on Brazilian Official Gazette on 9 August 2017 (Instrução Normativa nº 28, publicada no Diário Oficial da União em 9 de agosto de 2017) approves the technical regulation regarding production and quality control of Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD).

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 3002. Diagnostic tests. Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 20 October 2017

This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types )

Products Covered: HS codes: see the Annex (1), page 16

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 October 2017

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and tests methods for Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and Diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizers.

Products Covered: Monoammonium phosphate fertilizers, diammonium phosphate fertilizers .

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 October 2017

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for potassium chloride (muriate of potash), fertilizer.

Products Covered: Potassium chloride fertilizer, muriate of potash fertilizer.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 October 2017

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertilizer.

Products Covered: Calcium ammonium nitrate fertilizer.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 August 2017 | Final date for Comment: 21 October 2017

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for urea fertilizer grade.

Products Covered: Urea fertilizer.

Regulation Type: Regular notification