Nutrition Labelling, Nutrition Claims and Health Claims

E-mail notification of Food & Nutrition Labelling Updates

Nutrition labelling became mandatory for most prepackaged foods on December 12, 2007.

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:

• Food and Drugs Act
  • Food and Drug Regulations
  • Complete Schedule of Regulatory Amendments (Health Canada)

Information we provide for consumers includes:

• Interactive Nutrition Label and Quiz (Health Canada)
• Posters / Information Sheet  (Health Canada)
• Classification of Products at the Food-Natural Health Product Interface: Products in Food Formats (Health Canada)
• Guidance Document for Preparing a Submission for Food Health Claims (Health Canada)

Information we provide for the food industry includes:

• Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising
  • Chapter 5: Nutrition Labelling
  • Chapter 6: The Elements Within the Nutrition Facts Table
  • Chapter 7: Nutrient Content Claims
  • Chapter 8: Diet-Related Health Claims
• Interpretations and Industry Notices
  • Information Letters / Policy Updates
  • Nutrient Content Claims
  • Nutrition Facts Information from Another Country
  • Questions and Answers
• Laboratory Methods
  • Methods Developed by Health Canada for Nutrient Content Analysis (Health Canada)
  • Revision of Methodology Used for Determination of Vitamin A and Beta-carotene in Food
• Nutrition Labelling Toolkit
• Guide to Generating Accurate Nutrient Values (Health Canada)