Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of ice structuring protein, to modify the texture of unstandardized edible ices and unstandardized frozen desserts.
Ice structuring protein is not currently permitted for use as an additive in foods sold in Canada.
As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, it is the intention of Health Canada to enable the food additive use of ice structuring protein, as described in the information document below. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's intention 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.
Information Document
Consultation Document on Health Canada's Proposal to Enable the Use of a New Food Additive, Ice Structuring Protein, to Modify the Texture of Unstandardized Edible Ices and Unstandardized Frozen Desserts
