The pre-existing beer standards specifically named the food additives that were permitted in beer, ale, stout, porter and malt liquor. The full conditions of use for these food additives must be determined by consulting the Lists of Permitted Food Additives. Rather than identifying each specific food additive in the beer standard, which duplicates information already in the Lists, the standard includes a general provision that allows for the presence of permitted food additives. This aligns with the general approach that Health Canada plans to apply to other food standards in the FDR. Specific food additives permitted in beer, including ale, stout, porter, and malt liquor, and the permitted maximum levels of use will remain in the Lists. As noted above, the Lists were established in October 2012. There is a high degree of awareness of these Lists in the food industry, including beer manufacturers, as a result of proactive communication and consultation efforts by Health Canada. The food industry needs to co