Fats and Oils

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The Food and Drug Regulations have standards of identity for fats and oils in Division 9. Some provinces also have regulations that should be consulted for specific requirements.

Labelling Requirements

Common Name

• Canola-quality oil derived from Brassica juncea
• Oleic Sunflower Seed Oil
• Mid-Oleic Sunflower Oil
• Modified Oil Mixtures
• Single Source Vegetable Oils
• Multi Source Vegetable Oils
• Olive Oil

List of Ingredients

• Shortening as an Ingredient
• Unhydrogenated Vegetable Oil in the Ingredient List

Claims

• Hydrogenated
• Oil Content Claims on Margarine

Related Information

• Medium Chain Triglycerides
• Letter to Industry: Olive Oil Compliance