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Preface |
Amendments
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Guiding Principles
for the Federal Food Labelling and Advertising System |
Guiding Principles
for Labelling and Advertising by the Canadian Food and Beverage
Industry |
1. |
Introduction |
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1.1 |
Reason for the 2003
Guide |
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1.2 |
Legislative Framework: Key Acts and
Regulations |
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1.3 |
Other Relevant Federal
Legislation |
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1.4 |
Purpose of Food Labelling |
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1.5 |
Food Advertising
Responsibilities |
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1.6 |
Sources of Additional Information on
Labelling and Claims |
2. |
Basic Labelling
Requirements |
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2.1 |
Definitions |
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2.2 |
General Labelling Requirements |
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2.3 |
Foods Requiring a Label |
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2.4 |
Bilingual Requirements |
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2.5 |
Common Name |
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2.6 |
Net Quantity |
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2.7 |
Name and Address |
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2.8 |
List of Ingredients |
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2.9 |
Nutrition Facts Table |
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2.10 |
Artificial Flavours |
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2.11 |
Durable Life Date |
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2.12 |
Previously Frozen |
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2.13 |
Standard Container Sizes |
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2.14 |
Other Mandatory Information |
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2.15 |
Labels of Shipping
Containers |
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2.16 |
Test Market Foods |
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2.17 |
Temporary Marketing Authorization
Letter |
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2.18 |
Interim Marketing
Authorization |
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Annex 2-1 |
Mandatory Common Names of Ingredients
and Components |
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Annex 2-2 |
Class Names for Ingredients |
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Annex 2-3 |
Ingredients Exempt from Component
Declaration |
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Annex 2-4 |
Component Declarations |
3. |
Advertising
Requirements |
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3.1 |
General Principles |
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3.2 |
Common Names |
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3.3 |
Impressions |
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3.4 |
Avoiding Misleading
Description |
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3.5 |
Supporting References |
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3.6 |
Endorsements, Awards and Seals of
Approval |
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3.7 |
Using Comparisons Carefully |
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3.8 |
Appropriated or Inferred
Claims |
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3.9 |
Language Requirements |
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3.10 |
Net Contents |
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3.11 |
Labels in Advertisements |
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3.12 |
Advertisements for Bulk Beef, Veal,
Pork and Lamb |
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3.13 |
Educational Advertising |
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3.14 |
Broadcast Advertising |
4. |
Composition, Quality, Quantity
and Origin Claims |
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4.1 |
General Impressions |
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4.2 |
Composition and Quality - Names of
Foods |
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4.3 |
Negative Claims Pertaining to the
Absence or Non-Addition of a Substance |
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4.4 |
Guarantees |
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4.5 |
Fresh |
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4.6 |
Homemade |
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4.7 |
Nature, Natural |
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4.8 |
Organic |
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4.9 |
Novel Foods Produced Through Genetic
Modification |
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4.10 |
Pure, 100% Pure, 100%, All |
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4.11 |
Entirely, Completely,
Absolutely |
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4.12 |
True, Real, Genuine |
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4.13 |
Imitations, Substitutes |
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4.14 |
Concentrated, Concentrate, Condensed,
Strength, Reconstituted |
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4.15 |
Claims Regarding Grades |
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4.16 |
Kosher Foods |
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4.17 |
Meals, Meal Replacements, Instant
Breakfast |
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4.18 |
Quantity: Net Contents |
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4.19 |
Imported, Product of Canada, Made in
Canada, Country of Origin |
5. |
Nutrition Labelling |
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5.1 |
Purpose of the New Nutrition Labelling
Regulations |
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5.2 |
Transitional Period |
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5.3 |
Exemptions |
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5.4 |
Information in the Nutrition Facts
Table |
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5.5 |
Displaying the Nutrition Facts
Table |
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5.6 |
Formats for the Nutrition Facts
Table |
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5.7 |
Compendium of Templates for Nutrition
Facts Tables |
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5.8 |
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the
Formats |
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5.9 |
Format Hierarchy Summary |
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5.10 |
Small Packages |
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5.11 |
Tags |
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5.12 |
Ornamental Containers |
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5.13 |
Foods Sold Only in the Retail
Establishment Where Packaged |
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5.14 |
Foods for Commercial or Industrial
Enterprises or Institutions |
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5.15 |
Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other
Foods |
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5.16 |
Foods Intended Solely for Children
Under Two Years of Age |
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5.17 |
Nutrition Facts Information from
Another Country |
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5.18 |
Other Languages in the Nutrition
Facts Table |
6. |
The Elements Within the
Nutrition Facts Table |
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6.1 |
Presentation of Information Within the
Table |
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6.2 |
Reference Amounts and Serving
Size |
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6.3 |
Daily Intake |
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6.4 |
Energy |
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6.5 |
Fat and Fatty Acids: Saturates,
Trans, Polyunsaturates, Omega-6 Polyunsaturates, Omega-3
Polyunsaturates, Monounsaturates |
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6.6 |
Sodium |
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6.7 |
Potassium |
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6.8 |
Carbohydrates |
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6.9 |
Protein |
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6.10 |
Vitamins and Mineral
Nutrients |
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6.11 |
Compliance Test to Assess the
Accuracy of Nutrient Values |
7. |
Nutrient Content
Claims |
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7.1 |
Introduction |
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7.2 |
Transition Period |
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7.3 |
Permitted Nutrient Content
References |
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7.4 |
Quantitative Declarations Outside the
Nutrition Facts Table |
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7.5 |
Making Nutrient Content Claims: General
Requirements |
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7.6 |
Altering the Wording of Permitted
Nutrient Content Claims |
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7.7 |
Nutrient Content Claims for Vitamins
and Minerals: General Requirements |
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7.8 |
Nutrient Content Claims on Foods
Exempted or Prohibited from Showing a Nutrition Facts Table |
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7.9 |
Comparative Claims |
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7.10 |
"Light" Claims |
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7.11 |
Advertising Requirements for Nutrient
Content Claims |
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7.12 |
Nutrient Content Claims Made in
Restaurants |
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7.13 |
How to Use the Claims Tables |
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7.14 |
Energy and Calorie Claims |
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7.15 |
Protein Claims |
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7.16 |
Fat Claims |
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7.17 |
Saturated Fatty Acid Claims |
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7.18 |
Trans Fatty Acid
Claims |
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7.19 |
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated
Fatty Acid Claims |
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7.20 |
Cholesterol Claims |
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7.21 |
Sodium (Salt) Claims |
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7.22 |
Potassium Claims |
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7.23 |
Carbohydrate and Sugars
Claims |
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7.24 |
Dietary Fibre Claims |
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7.25 |
Vitamin and Mineral Nutrient
Claims |
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Annex 7-1 |
Foods to Which Vitamins, Mineral
Nutrients and Amino Acids May or Must be Added |
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Annex 7-2 |
Decision Tree for Advertising
Requirements, Nutrient Content Claims |
8. |
Diet-Related Health
Claims |
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81 |
Drugs Versus Foods:
Definitions |
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8.2 |
Drug Claims |
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8.3 |
General Requirements for Diet-Related
Health Claims and Biological Role Claims |
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8.4 |
Diet-Related Health Claims |
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8.5 |
Biological Role Claims |
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8.6 |
Testimonials and Guarantees Regarding
Vitamin and Mineral Nutrients |
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8.7 |
Other Information About Diet and
Disease |
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8.8 |
Some Examples of Non-Permitted Drug
Claims for Foods |
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8.9 |
Obesity, Weight Loss, Weight Reduction
and Maintenance |
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8.10 |
Educational Material Versus
Advertising Material |
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8.11 |
Third-Party Endorsements, Logos and
Seals of Approval |
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8.12 |
Heart Symbols and Heart Health
Claims |
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8.13 |
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy
Eating and Nutrition Recommendations |
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8.14 |
References |
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Annex 8-1 |
Schedule A Diseases from the Food and
Drugs Act |
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Annex 8-2 |
Policy Respecting the Use of Heart
Symbols and Heart Health Claims on Food Labels and in Food
Advertisements |
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Annex 8-3 |
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy
Eating |
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Annex 8-4 |
References |
9. |
Supplementary Information on
Specific Products |
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9.1 |
Prepackaged Meal Definition |
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9.2 |
Sweeteners and Sweetening
Agents |
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9.3 |
Chocolate and Cocoa Products |
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9.4 |
Dairy Products: Milk and Milk
Products |
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9.5 |
Fats and Oils |
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9.6 |
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables |
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9.7 |
Mineral Water, Spring Water and
Bottled Water |
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9.8 |
Grain and Bakery Products |
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9.9 |
Foods for Special Dietary Use |
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9.10 |
Infant Foods and Infant
Formulas |
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9.11 |
Beverages for Athletes,
Isotonic |
10. |
Guide to the Labelling of
Alcoholic Beverages |
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10.1 |
Alcoholic Beverages |
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10.2 |
Common Name |
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10.3 |
Net Quantity Declaration |
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10.4 |
Standardized Container Sizes |
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10.5 |
Alcohol by Volume
Declaration |
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10.6 |
Name and Address of Dealer |
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10.7 |
Origin Claims |
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10.8 |
List of Ingredients |
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10.9 |
Durable Life Date |
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10.10 |
Vignettes |
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10.11 |
Age Claims |
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10.12 |
Nutrition Labelling |
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10.13 |
Dry |
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10.14 |
Light |
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10.15 |
Addresses of Provincial and
Territorial Liquor Boards |
11. |
Labelling Guide for Processed
Fruits and Vegetables |
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|
Introduction |
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11.1 |
Common Name |
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11.2 |
Net Quantity Declaration |
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11.3 |
Grade |
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11.4 |
Size Grade |
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11.5 |
Name and Address |
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11.6 |
Country of Origin |
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11.7 |
Registration Number |
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11.8 |
Production Code |
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11.9 |
List of Ingredients |
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11.10 |
Nutrition Labelling |
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11.11 |
Nutrient Content Claims and
Diet-Related Health Claims |
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11.12 |
Special Label Wording |
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11.13 |
Shipping Containers |
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11.14 |
Registration or Approval of
Labels |
12. |
Guide to the Labelling of
Honey |
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12.1 |
Common Name |
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12.2 |
Net Quantity Declaration |
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12.3 |
Honey: Grade |
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12.4 |
Honey: Colour |
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12.5 |
Other Required Markings |
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12.6 |
Name and Address |
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12.7 |
Country of Origin |
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12.8 |
List of Ingredients |
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12.9 |
Nutrition Labelling |
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12.10 |
Nutrient Content Claims |
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12.11 |
Exemptions for Products for
Export |
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12.12 |
Labelling Requirements for Packages
and Bulk Containers of Honey (subject to the Honey Regulations) |
13. |
Guide to the Labelling of
Maple Products |
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|
Introduction |
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13.1 |
Common Name |
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13.2 |
Net Quantity Declaration |
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13.3 |
Maple Syrup Grade |
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13.4 |
Maple Syrup Colour |
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13.5 |
Name and Address |
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13.6 |
Registration Number |
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13.7 |
Country of Origin |
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13.8 |
Standard Container Sizes for Maple
Syrup and Maple Sugar |
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13.9 |
Nutrition Labelling |
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13.10 |
Nutrient Content Claims and Diet
Related Health Claims |
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13.11 |
Labelling of Shipping Containers and
Bulk Containers |
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13.12 |
Export |
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13.13 |
Substitutes |
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13.14 |
Exemptions for Non-Commercial
Shipments |
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13.15 |
Information on the Absence or
Non-Addition of Non-Permitted Ingredients or Chemicals |
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13.16 |
Maple Syrup with Nutrients
Added |
14. |
Meat and Poultry
Products |
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14.1 |
Simulated Meat and Simulated Poultry
Products |
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14.2 |
Meat and Poultry Product
Extenders |
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14.3 |
Extended Meat and Poultry
Products |
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14.4 |
Meat Products and Poultry Meat
Products that Contain Phosphate Salts and/or Water |
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14.5 |
Compliance Policy for Protein
Standards of Meat and Poultry Products Containing Phosphate Salts and / or
Water |
15. |
Fish and Fish
Products |
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15.1 |
Fish Labelling Reference
Documents |
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15.2 |
Common Name |
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15.3 |
Net Quantity |
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15.4 |
Grade, Size, Class, Count, Moisture
Content |
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15.5 |
Quality Designations |
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15.6 |
Country of Origin |
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15.7 |
Use of the "Canada
Inspected" logo |
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15.8 |
Molluscan Shellfish |
|
15.9 |
Other Mandatory Information |
|
15.10 |
Code Markings |
|
15.11 |
Nutrition Labelling |
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15.12 |
Nutrient Content Claims and
Diet-Related Health Claims |
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15.13 |
Labels on Shipping
Containers |
Glossary |