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Canada enables the use of alpha-Amylase from Bacillus subtilis AR-651 in various Cereal-based Products

Written by Sandhya Sashikumar | Apr 28, 2023 12:15:00 PM

On April 27th, 2023, Health Canada Food Directorate published a regulation to enable the "Use of alpha-Amylase from Bacillus subtilis AR-651 in bread, flour, whole wheat flour and unstandardized bakery products”.

The document summarizes the following key information:

  • Approves the use of α-amylase from Bacillus subtilis AR-651 in bread, flour, whole wheat flour, etc.;
  • The maximum level of use for this food enzyme is Good Manufacturing Practice;
  • B.subtilis AR-651 was not a permitted source organism for any food enzyme in Canada;
  • The regulation further amends the list of permitted food enzymes.

This regulation is effective from April 27, 2023.

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