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Green tea extract authorized for use as a supplementary ingredient in foodstuffs

Canada

Jan 18, 2024

Following the conclusions of the conducted safety assessment, Health Canada's Food Directorate has amended the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to allow the use of Green Tea Extract (EGCG/catechins) as a supplemental ingredient in food.

The Food Directorate has identified Green Tea Extract for further assessment as it was an ingredient present in products that were previously eligible for sale as food under Temporary Marketing Authorizations.

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