Nutrition Labelling, Nutrition Claims and Health Claims
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notification of Food & Nutrition Labelling Updates
Nutrition labelling became mandatory for most prepackaged foods on December 12, 2005.
Smaller businesses have until December 12, 2007, to make the information available.
Canada’s nutrition labelling regulations have been designed to provide a system
for conveying information about the nutrient content of food in a standardized format,
which allows for comparison among foods at the point of purchase. Clear, uniform
information should support consumers in making informed food choices toward healthy eating
goals.
The key acts and regulations we enforce are:
Information we provide for consumers includes:
Information we provide for the food industry includes:
Please contact your local CFIA office regarding
nutrition labelling, nutrition claims and diet-related health claims.
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