Core Labelling Requirements

Food labels provide consumers with the information they need to make meaningful and informed decisions about the foods they buy and eat. In Canada, there are specific core labelling requirements, which are mandatory for companies to include on most food labels.

The core labelling requirements include:

• Common Name
• Date Markings
• List of Ingredients
  • Allergens
• Name & Address
• Net Quantity
• Nutrition Labelling
• Bilingual Labelling
• Legibility and Location

In some situations, such as when claims are made, there may be other requirements that a food label or advertisement must meet.