Polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids (ICS code: 67.220.20)

Modification to the List of permitted emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing or thickening agents to extend the use of polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids. Language(s): English and French. Number of pages:

Health Canada's Food and Nutrition Directorate completed a pre-market safety and efficacy assessment of polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids for use as an emulsifying agent in the requested foods.

The results of the assessment support the safety and efficacy of polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids for use as an emulsifying for the requested use. Therefore, Health Canada has authorized the use of polyglycerol esters of interesterified castor oil fatty acids as described in the information document referenced above by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents effective 10 September 2024.

The purpose of the information document is to publicly announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for those wishing to submit an inquiry or new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.