Approval of Non-listed Additives
This document applies only to fish and fish products sold in Canada.
The fact that certain additives are not listed as permitted in some products does not necessarily mean that permission for their use cannot be obtained from Health Canada. An applicant should provide the Bureau of Chemical Safety/ Health Protection Branch with information on the specific function of the requested additive for the particular product. All requests for permission to use new additives, or any changes in the use of additives, should be made in accordance with Division 16, Section B.16.002 of the Food and Drug Regulations.