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Consultation on the proposed mandatory labelling of unpasteurized
fruit juice/cider with a statement indicating the product is
unpasteurized.
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Health Canada is consulting stakeholders, as well as the general
public, on the need for mandatory labelling of unpasteurized
juice/cider, as well as its wording. Due to disease outbreaks
from unpasteurized fruit juice/cider, the policy Managing
Health Risk Associated with the Consumption of Unpasteurized
Fruit Juice/Cider Products was put into place in July 2000.
Its effectiveness was evaluated in 2000-2001 and 2001-2002
and it was found that 83% of Canadian households are unable
to make an informed choice regarding unpasteurized juice/cider
purchase or consumption. Both lack of knowledge of the risks
of consuming unpasteurized fruit juice/cider and lack of
mandatory labelling combined to undermine the goals of the
policy. In response, Health Canada is proposing that labelling
as unpasteurized become mandatory and that an enhanced education
campaign be initiated.
All stakeholders are invited to provide feedback to eight
questions found throughout the consultation document; results
of this consultation will be summarized and posted on the
Health Canada Web site when completed. The input received
from this consultation will form the basis for drafting
regulatory amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations,
if it is decided to move forward with the proposed modifications.
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Target
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- General public
- Unpasteurized and pasteurized juice/cider
industry
- Seniors
- Youth
- Patient groups
- Health professionals
- Consumer groups
- Governments such as municipal, federal/provincial/territorial
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Type(s)
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Consultation workbook -- mailout, online |
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Beginning: October 13, 2005
Closing: December 16, 2005
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Sponsors: |
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- Food Directorate/Bureau of Microbial Hazards
- Health Products
and Food Branch/Health Canada
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Contact
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Health Products and Food Branch, Unpasteurized juice/cider
consultation re: Mandatory Labelling
E-mail:
jeff_farber@hc-sc.gc.ca
Mail: Bureau of
Microbial Hazards, Food Directorate, Health Canada
Sir F.G. Banting Research Centre, Tunney's Pasture,
P/L 2203G3
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L2
Telephone:
613-957-0880
Fax:
613-954-1198 |
Supporting Information: |
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Results of the Consultation on Modifications to Health Canada's Policy "Managing Health Risk Associated with the Consumption of Unpasteurized Fruit Juice/Cider Products"
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