Canada Modifies the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods

On July 24, 2026, Health Canada announced modifications to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods to establish new mandatory maximum levels (MLs) for the contaminant ethyl carbamate in various alcoholic beverages. This update transfers previously non-regulatory limits into a legally binding framework and refines product categories to reflect the current market. The new regulation came into force immediately upon its publication on July 24, 2026.