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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
Next link will open in a new window 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
Next link will open in a new window Use of a lipase enzyme from a genetically modified Aspergillus micro-organism (Project 1513-6) 2006/08/23 2006/09/09
Next link will open in a new window Use of the xylanase enzyme from a Bacillus subtilis organism (Project 1513-5) 2006/08/23 2006/09/09
Next link will open in a new window 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
Next link will open in a new window 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
Next link will open in a new window Use of an alpha-amylase enzyme derived from a genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis organism (Project 1513-4) 2006-07-26 2006-08-05
Next link will open in a new window Higher maximum level of vitamin D in formulated liquid diets (Project 1358-2) 2006-07-04 2006-07-15
Next link will open in a new window Glucose oxidase enzyme obtained from a genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae organism (Project 1513-1) 2006-06-02 2006-06-17
Next link will open in a new window 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
Next link will open in a new window Citric Acid (Project 1264-3) 2006/02/20 2006/03/11
Next link will open in a new window Phospholipase enzyme (Project 1193-6) 2006/02/07 2006/02/18
Next link will open in a new window Sodium metabisulphite as a colour retention agent and preservative in canned sea snails (Project 1401-4) 2006/01/05 2006/01/14
Next link will open in a new window Lipase enzyme obtained from a genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae organism, Aspergillus oryzae (MStr115), (Project 1193-5) 2006/01/05 2006/01/14
Next link will open in a new window Genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae BECh2#3 (pCaHj559) as a production organism for the enzyme lipase (Project 1193-4) 2005/08/25 2005/10/08
Next link will open in a new window 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
Next link will open in a new window Increase of Vitamin D in Infant Formula
(Project 1343 - 2)		 2004/10/22 2004/11/06
Next link will open in a new window Maltogenic Amylase from a New Source Bacillus subtilis BRG-1 (pBRG-1)
(Project 1193-3)		 2004/07/16 2004/07/31
Next link will open in a new window Potassium Aluminum Sulphate in Roe of Sea Urchin
(Project 1401-2)		 2004/07/16 2004/07/31
Next link will open in a new window Carrageenan and Sodium Carbonate in Squid Meat
(Project 1401-3)		 2004/07/16 2004/07/31
Next link will open in a new window Microcrystalline Cellulose in Breath Freshening Strips
(Project 1264-5)		 2004/06/30 2004/07/17
Next link will open in a new window Amylase and Protease Enzymes in Plant-Based Beverages
(Project 1193-2)		 2004/06/29 2004/07/17
Next link will open in a new window Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids in Unstandardized Confectionary Product
(Project 1401)		 2004/02/02 2004/02/14
Next link will open in a new window Pullulanase Enzyme Obtained from Genetically Modified Bacillus subtilis RB121 (pDG268) in a Variety of Products
(Project 1399-1)		 2003/12/08 2003/12/20
Next link will open in a new window Citric Acid in Standardized Vegetable Products
(Project 1264-2)		 2003/09/04 2003/09/13
Next link will open in a new window Microcrystalline Cellulose in Heat-Treated Whipping Cream
(Project 1351)		 2003/03/03 2003/03/15
Next link will open in a new window Tragacanth Gum in Anchovy Sauce
(Project 1158)		 2003/02/21 2003/03/08
Next link will open in a new window Increase of Maximum Levels of Vitamins A and D in Preterm Infant Formula
(Project 1343)
2003/01/24
2003/02/01
Next link will open in a new window Sodium Hydroxide in Whey Cheese (Ricotta Cheese)
(Project 1342)		 2003/01/24 2003/02/01
Next link will open in a new window Calcium Chloride in Canned Apricots
(Project 1331)

2002/07/30

2002/08/10
Next link will open in a new window Sodium Bisulphate in Unstandardized Bakery Products
(Project 1323)

2002/03/14

2002/03/30
Next link will open in a new window Propylene Glycol Monostearate and Sorbitan Tristearate
(Project 1316)

2001/12/21

2002/01/05
Next link will open in a new window Lipase in Modified Fats and Oils and Flour
(Project 1193-3)

2001/08/29

2001/09/15
Next link will open in a new window Sorbitan Monostearate in Puddings
(Project 1307)

2001/11/06

2001/11/17
Next link will open in a new window Powdered Cellulose in Canapé Toast
(Project 1163-1)

2001/10/23

2001/11/03
Next link will open in a new window Hydrogen Peroxide in Oat Hull Fiber
(Project 1297)

2001/10/23

2001/11/03
Next link will open in a new window Sodium Nitrite in Seal Meat
(Project 1260)

2001/08/29

2001/09/15
Next link will open in a new window Sorbitol in a Blend of Prepared Fish and Prepared Meat
(Project 1294)

2001/08/15

2001/08/25
Next link will open in a new window Ascorbic Acid in Canned Mandarin Oranges
(Project 1264-1)

2001/08/02

2001/08/18
Next link will open in a new window 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
Next link will open in a new window Citric Acid in Canned Peaches
(Project 1264)

2001/01/19

2001/02/03
Next link will open in a new window Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin in Beverages Containing Citrus Oils and Spruce Oils
(Project 1265)

2001/01/19

2001/02/03

Next link will open in a new window Powdered Cellulose in a Variety of Foods
(Project 1163)

1999/08/17

1999/08/28

Next link will open in a new window Lipase Enzyme from Mucor Miehei in Cheese
(Project 1193)

1999/08/17

1999/08/28

Next link will open in a new window Calcium Sulphate in the Production of Surimi
(Project 1158)

1999/01/21

1999/01/30

Next link will open in a new window 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

Sunset Yellow CFC in Cheese-Flavoured Corn Snacks
(Project 1082)

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
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