Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA)

The IMA process is an important initiative that was enacted in July 1997 through the promulgation of Project No. 923. The IMA bridges the time between the completion of the scientific evaluation of certain enabling amendments (e.g. expansion of uses of food additives already listed under Division 16 of the Food and Drug Regulations) and publication of the approved amendments in the Canada Gazette, Part II.  The criteria that must be met in order to request an IMA are detailed in the Project 923.

Title / Project No. / Link to Canada Gazette	Date signed (yyyy/mm/dd)	Date published in Canada Gazette, Part I (yyyy/mm/dd)	Comment period ends (yyyy/mm/dd)
To permit the use of the phospholipase A2 enzyme derived from Aspergillus niger (PLA-54) in bakery products, unstandardized whole egg, unstandardized egg yolk and modified lecithin. (Project 1632)	2009/09/29	2009/10/10	2009/12/23
To permit the use of the xylanase enzyme derived from Aspergillus niger (XYL-2)(pXYL3) in the production of bread, flour, whole wheat flour and unstandardized bakery products. (Project 1639)	2009/07/27	2009/08/08	2009/10/21
To permit the use of sodium copper chlorophyllin as a colouring agent in confectionary, frozen novelties, ice cream mix and ice milk mix products. (Project 1641)	2009/07/27	2009/08/08	2009/10/21
To permit the use of lecithin as a release agent in infant cereals. (Project 1638)	2009/07/03	2009/07/18	2009/09/30
To permit the use of carrageenan, as an emulsifying and stabilizing agent, and tocopherols, as an antioxidant, in frozen and frozen prepared fish fillets. (Project 1636)	2009/06/30	2009/07/11	2009/09/23
To permit the use of sucralose as a sweetener in pickles. (Project 1635)	2009/06/04	2009/06/13	2009/08/26
To permit the use of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in liquid whey destined for the manufacture of dried whey products, other that those for use in infant formula. (Project 1634)	2009/03/19	2009/03/28	2009/06/11
To permit the use of calcium lactate and calcium chloride in fresh comminuted meat for sausages which will have an edible coating. (Project 1633)	2009/03/19	2009/03/28	2009/06/11
To permit the use of the xylanase enzyme in the production of bread, flour, whole wheat flour and unstandardized bakery products such as bread and cakes. (Project 1631)	2009/02/06	2009/02/14	2009/04/30
To permit the use of sodium diacetate as a preservative in standardized prepared and preserved fish products, such as smoked fish, at a maximum level of use of 0.25% of final product weight. (Project 1614 b)	2009/02/04	2009/02/14	2009/04/30
To permit the use of caramel as a colouring agent in chocolate-flavoured cream cheese spread at a maximum level of use of 1.5% (Project 1618)	2009/02/04	2009/02/14	2009/04/30
To permit the use of ascorbic acid in canned pears, canned pineapple, canned apples, canned potatoes and canned salsifies. (Project 1617)	2008/12/03	2008/12/13	2009/02/26
To permit the use of citric acid in pickled beets (Project 1615)	2008/12/03	2008/12/13	2009/02/26
To permit the use of talc in split peas, soybeans and fava beans (Project 1609)	2008/09/09	2008/09/27	2008/12/11
To permit the use of disodium EDTA in edible coatings of fresh sausages (Project 1608)	2008/09/09	2008/09/27	2008/12/11
To permit the use of Sodium Diacetate as a preservative in standardized and unstandardized preparations of meat, poultry and fish products (Project 1614)	2008/09/09	2008/09/20	2008/12/04
To permit the use of a blend of allura red, brilliant blue FCF, sunset yellow FCF and tartrazine in lumpfish caviar (Project 1607)	2008/09/09	2008/09/20	2008/12/04
To permit the use of Sodium Acetate as a preservative in standardized and unstandardized preparations of meat and poultry products, that have been cooked or cured. (Project 1606)	2008/09/09	2008/09/20	2008/12/04
To permit the use of an alpha-amylase and a glucoamylase in infant cereal (Project 1605)	2008/06/03	2008/06/14	2008/08/28
To permit the use of guar gum in standardized bread products. (Project 1603)	2008/05/14	2008/05/31	2008/08/13
To permit the use of an alpha-amylase derived from a Bacillus licheniformis strain 3253 (Project 1602)	2008/05/15	2008/05/31	2008/08/14
To permit the use of an alpha-amylase derived from a Bacillus licheniformis strain 3266 (Project 1601)	2008/05/15	2008/05/31	2008/08/14
Use of L-Leucine as a lubricant and/or binder in table-top sweetener tablets containing sucralose (Project 1571)	2008/05/02	2008/05/10	2008/07/24
To permit the use of amylase derived from Aspergillus oryzae var. in the production of infant cereals. (Project 1572)	2008/02/20	2008/03/01	2008/05/14
Use of the enzyme glucoamylase derived from Aspergilus niger in the production of standardized fruit juices (Project 1569)	2007/11/17	2007/12/01	2008/02/13
To permit the use the maltogenic amylase in the production of bakery products. (Project 1569)	2007/11/20	2007/12/01	2008/02/14
To permit the use of glucoamylase in the production of single strength fruit juices. (Project 1568)	2007/11/17	2007/12/01	2008/02/14
To permit the use of the transglutaminase enzyme variety of standardized meat and poultry products. (Project 1566)	2007/11/12	2007/11/24	2008/02/07
To permit the use of acesulfame-potassium, sucralose or a combination of these sweeteners in standardized canned fruit, and in unstandardized canned fruits (Project 1567)	2007/09/25	2007/10/06	2007/12/20
Potassium lactate as a pH adjusting agent in unstandardized foods (Project 1563)	2007/09/06	2007/09/15	2007/11/29
Hydrochloric acid as a pH adjusting agent (Project 1564)	2007/09/06	2007/09/15	2007/11/29
Sodium bisulphate as a pH adjusting agent in a variety of foods (Project 1565)	2007/09/06	2007/09/15	2007/11/29
To permit the use of ascorbyl palmitate and tocopherols as antioxidants in infant formulas and in the oils used as ingredients in infant formulas (Project 1514-1)	2006/12/08	2006/12/23
To increase the maximum level of use of calcium disodium EDTA and disodium EDTA in various standardized products (Project 1264-6)	2006/12/08	2006/12/23
To permit the use of the xylanase enzyme from a genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae organism (Project 1533-1)	2006/12/06	2006/12/16
To amend the IMA of April 22, 2006 and to permit the sale of orange juice, or orange and tangerine juice with calcium, with or without vitamin D (Project 1358-1b)	2006/09/18	2006/09/30
Use of a lipase enzyme from a genetically modified Aspergillus micro-organism (Project 1513-6)	2006/08/23	2006/09/09
Use of the xylanase enzyme from a Bacillus subtilis organism (Project 1513-5)	2006/08/23	2006/09/09
Use of an invertase enzyme derived from Aspergillus japonicus in the production of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (Project 1513-2)	2006-07-26	2006-08-05
Use of a phospholipase enzyme derived from genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae organism in the production of Cheddar, Mozzarella and Pizza cheese (Project 1513-3)	2006-07-26	2006-08-05
Use of an alpha-amylase enzyme derived from a genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis organism (Project 1513-4)	2006-07-26	2006-08-05
Higher maximum level of vitamin D in formulated liquid diets (Project 1358-2)	2006-07-04	2006-07-15
Glucose oxidase enzyme obtained from a genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae organism (Project 1513-1)	2006-06-02	2006-06-17
Addition of calcium, with or without vitamin D, to orange juice, or orange and tangerine juice sold as such, in fluid, concentrated, or reconstituted forms (Project 1358-1)	2006/04/05	2006/04/22
Citric Acid (Project 1264-3)	2006/02/20	2006/03/11
Phospholipase enzyme (Project 1193-6)	2006/02/07	2006/02/18
Sodium metabisulphite as a colour retention agent and preservative in canned sea snails (Project 1401-4)	2006/01/05	2006/01/14
Lipase enzyme obtained from a genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae organism, Aspergillus oryzae (MStr115), (Project 1193-5)	2006/01/05	2006/01/14
Genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae BECh2#3 (pCaHj559) as a production organism for the enzyme lipase (Project 1193-4)	2005/08/25	2005/10/08
To exempt formulated liquid diets formulated specifically for patients with renal failure from the application of the minimum requirements of vitamins A and D and the mineral nutrients phosphorus and magnesium (Project 1440)	2005/06/20	2005/07/02
Increase of Vitamin D in Infant Formula (Project 1343 - 2)	2004/10/22	2004/11/06
Maltogenic Amylase from a New Source Bacillus subtilis BRG-1 (pBRG-1) (Project 1193-3)	2004/07/16	2004/07/31
Potassium Aluminum Sulphate in Roe of Sea Urchin (Project 1401-2)	2004/07/16	2004/07/31
Carrageenan and Sodium Carbonate in Squid Meat (Project 1401-3)	2004/07/16	2004/07/31
Microcrystalline Cellulose in Breath Freshening Strips (Project 1264-5)	2004/06/30	2004/07/17
Amylase and Protease Enzymes in Plant-Based Beverages (Project 1193-2)	2004/06/29	2004/07/17
Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids in Unstandardized Confectionary Product (Project 1401)	2004/02/02	2004/02/14
Pullulanase Enzyme Obtained from Genetically Modified Bacillus subtilis RB121 (pDG268) in a Variety of Products (Project 1399-1)	2003/12/08	2003/12/20
Citric Acid in Standardized Vegetable Products (Project 1264-2)	2003/09/04	2003/09/13
Microcrystalline Cellulose in Heat-Treated Whipping Cream (Project 1351)	2003/03/03	2003/03/15
Increase of Maximum Levels of Vitamins A and D in Preterm Infant Formula (Project 1343)	2003/01/24	2003/02/01
Sodium Hydroxide in Whey Cheese (Ricotta Cheese) (Project 1342)	2003/01/24	2003/02/01
Calcium Chloride in Canned Apricots (Project 1331)	2002/07/30	2002/08/10
Lipase in Modified Fats and Oils and Flour (Project 1193-3)	2001/08/29	2001/09/15
Hydrogen Peroxide in Oat Hull Fiber (Project 1297)	2001/10/23	2001/11/03
Sodium Nitrite in Seal Meat (Project 1260)	2001/08/29	2001/09/15
Ascorbic Acid in Canned Mandarin Oranges (Project 1264-1)	2001/08/02	2001/08/18
Optional Addition of Vitamins and Mineral Nutrients to Vegetable-Based or Vegetable Products and to Milk-Based Products, which resemble Cheese (Project 1212)	2001/03/29	2001/04/07
Citric Acid in Canned Peaches (Project 1264)	2001/01/19	2001/02/03
Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin in Beverages Containing Citrus Oils and Spruce Oils (Project 1265)	2001/01/19	2001/02/03
Lipase Enzyme from Mucor Miehei in Cheese (Project 1193)	1999/08/17	1999/08/28
Potassium Lactate & Sodium Lactate in Cooked Solid Cut Meat and Poultry Products (Project 1093-1)	1999/01/21	1999/01/30
Addition of Folic Acid to Goat's Milk (Project 1119)	1998/04/17	1998/04/25
Addition of Certain Vitamins and Mineral Nutrients to Corn Meal (Project 1083)	1998/04/17	1998/04/25
Addition of Vitamins and Mineral Nutrients to Plant-Based Beverages (Project 1043)	1997/11/20	1997/11/29
Potassium Lactate & Sodium Lactate in Cooked Solid Cut Meat and Poultry Products Project(1093)	1997/11/20	1997/11/29