Chapter 5 - Nutrition Labelling

Table of Contents

• 5.1 Purpose of the Nutrition Labelling Regulations
• 5.2 Transitional Period
• 5.3 Exemptions
  • 5.3.1 Losing the Exemption
  • 5.3.2 Other Exemptions
  • 5.3.3 Prohibited Display of the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.3.4 Voluntary Display of the Nutrition Facts Table
• 5.4 Information in the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.4.1 Additional Information Permitted in the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.4.2 Mandatory Declaration of "Additional Information"
  • 5.4.3 Declaring Nutrients Outside the Nutrition Facts Table
• 5.5 Displaying the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.5.1 Defining the "Available Display Surface"
  • 5.5.2 Elements Not Included as Part of the Available Display Surface
  • 5.5.3 Available Display Surface on Individually Packaged Products Sold Together in a Larger Package
  • 5.5.4 Language and Location of the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.5.5 Orientation of the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.5.6 Presentation of Information in Nutrition Facts Tables
  • 5.5.7 Fonts
  • 5.5.8 Point Size
  • 5.5.9 Leading
  • 5.5.10 Rules
  • 5.5.11 Colour in the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.5.12 Indents
  • 5.5.13 Abbreviations and Symbols in the Nutrition Facts Table
• 5.6 Formats for the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.6.1 When to Use Standard, Horizontal and Linear Formats
  • 5.6.2 Simplified Formats
  • 5.6.3 Dual Format - Foods Requiring Preparation
  • 5.6.4 Aggregate Format - Different Kinds of Foods
  • 5.6.5 Dual and Aggregate Formats - Different Amounts of Foods
• 5.7 Compendium of Templates for Nutrition Facts Tables
• 5.8 Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Formats
• 5.9 Format Hierarchy Summary
• 5.10 Small Packages
• 5.11 Tags
• 5.12 Ornamental Containers
• 5.13 Foods Sold Only in the Retail Establishment Where Packaged
  • 5.13.1 Other Foods Sold in a Retail Establishment
• 5.14 Foods for Commercial or Industrial Enterprises or Institutions
• 5.15 Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Foods
• 5.16 Foods Intended Solely for Children Under Two Years of Age
  • 5.16.1 Information in the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.16.2 Formats for the Nutrition Facts Table
  • 5.16.3 The Simplified Format
  • 5.16.4 Aggregate Format - Foods Packaged Together and Different Amounts of Food
  • 5.16.5 Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Formats
  • 5.16.6 Small Packages
  • 5.16.7 Nutrient Content Claims
  • 5.16.8 Health Claims for Children Under Two
• 5.17 Nutrition Facts Information from Another Country
• 5.18 Other Languages in the Nutrition Facts Table

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