Nutrition Labelling
New Regulations published on January 1, 2003, make nutrition labelling
mandatory on most food labels; update requirements for nutrient content
claims; and permit, for the first time in Canada, diet-related health
claims for foods.
The new Nutrition Facts table will usually appear in a standard
format so it looks the same from one product to another, making it easier
to find and use.
Improved nutrition labelling on most prepackaged foods; science-based
health claims and defined nutrient-content claims can help consumers make
informed choices about the foods they buy and eat. These regulations coupled
with education are very significant supports to improved public health
in Canada.
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