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Food and Drug Regulations

Version of section B.28.003 from 2018-04-04 to 2024-08-18:

  •  (1) Within 45 days after receiving a notification referred to in paragraph B.28.002(1)(a), the Minister shall review the information included in the notification and

    • (a) if the information establishes that the novel food is safe for consumption, notify the manufacturer or importer in writing that the information is sufficient; or

    • (b) if additional information of a scientific nature is necessary in order to assess the safety of the novel food, request in writing that the manufacturer or importer submit that information.

  • (2) Within 90 days after receiving the additional information requested under paragraph (1)(b) the Minister shall assess it and, if it establishes that the novel food is safe for consumption, notify the manufacturer or importer in writing that the information is sufficient.

  • SOR/99-392, s. 1
  • SOR/2018-69, s. 27

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