Guide

New food additive or new use: prepare the authorization submission to Health Canada

Check first

An additive allowed elsewhere or in another food is not automatically permitted for your proposed Canadian use.

Confirm the right process

Check permitted-additive lists for the substance, food, function and conditions; distinguish an additive from a processing aid.

Prepare the dossier

Gather identity, specifications, analytical methods, technological justification, exposure and safety evidence required for the submission type.

Submit the application

Attach the applicable checklist and submit under the official guide, seeking a pre-submission consultation when useful.

Follow up

Answer questions and verify the relevant regulatory or list amendment before using the additive under the new conditions.

Official procedure

Requirements and supporting information

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Official sources consulted August 30, 2026. Orientation guide: confirm current rules, documents, deadlines and conditions with the responsible authority.

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