On October 30, 2024, Health Canada modified the List of permitted food enzymes to authorize the “Use of lipase Aspergillus niger strain PLR”.
The document summarizes the following points:
- Aspergillus niger strain PLR as a source of lipase is permitted in bread, flour, pasta, and bakery products;
- The enzyme shall be used at maximum level "Good Manufacturing Practice" (GMP);
- The safety assessment confirms the use in the specified foods based on reviews of allergenicity, chemistry, microbiology, and toxicology;
The regulation is effective October 30, 2024.
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