,"Health Canada has announced a modification to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives to eliminate duplicate entries and standardize naming conventions. This change, effective October 20, 2025, aims to enhance clarity and consistency without altering the permitted uses of food additives or impacting prepackaged food labeling.
Key Modifications:
Removal of Duplicate Entries: Certain food additives were previously listed under multiple names. For instance, ""Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose"" and ""Propylene Glycol Ether of Methylcellulose"" were listed separately but refer to the same substance.
Standardization of Synonyms: Some additives were listed using synonyms instead of their common names. For example, ""α-Amylase maltogénique"" was replaced with ""α-Amylase maltogénique"" in the French version of the List of Permitted Food Enzymes.
Reorganization for Alphabetical Order: To maintain alphabetical consistency, ""Triacetin"" will be renamed ""Glyceryl Triacetate"" and moved to a new position in the list.
These modifications are part of Health Canada's ongoing efforts to modernize food additive regulations and ensure clarity for industry stakeholders. The changes are administrative in nature and do not affect the safety or regulatory status of the additives."