Labelling requirements for meat and poultry products Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - Imported meat and poultry products as well as those that are manufactured, processed, treated, preserved, graded, packaged or labelled in Canada are subject to specific labelling requirements. Guidance for: Agency personnel and Industry
Food composition and quality claims Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - All aspects of food labels and advertising are considered in the overall impression created by food products. Guidance for: Industry and Agency personnel
Shipping containers Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - Food labelling legislations apply to foods at all levels of trade, including shipping containers. Some exemptions and Specific labelling requirements may apply. Guidance for: Industry and Agency personnel
Nutrient content claims and foods sold in restaurants and food service establishments Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - The nutrient content claims permitted on foods for sale in Canada are outlined in the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims, incorporated by reference into the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR). Guidance for: Agency personnel and Industry
Simulated meat and simulated poultry products Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - Simulated meat products and simulated poultry products are defined under the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR). They are foods that do not contain meat, poultry or fish products, and that have the appearance of meat products or poultry produc... Guidance for: Agency personnel and Industry
Labelling requirements for sweeteners and foods that contain sweeteners Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - Sweeteners and foods that contain sweeteners are subject to mandatory labelling requirements. Sweeteners permitted for use in Canada are listed on Health Canada's List of Permitted Sweeteners. Guidance for: Agency personnel and Industry
Labelling requirements for infant foods, infant formula and human milk Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - Infant foods, infant formula and human milk sold in Canada are subject to the specific labelling requirements. Guidance for: Agency personnel and Industry
Labelling requirements for shell eggs Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - Imported shell eggs as well as those that are produced, treated, graded, packaged or labelled in Canada are subject to the specific labelling requirements. Guidance for: Industry
Nutrient content claims: reference information Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - A reference table of foods to which vitamins, mineral nutrients and amino acids may or must be added, listing the specific nutrient and the regulatory reference. Examples on how to validate if nutrient content claim requirements are met. Guidance for: Agency personnel and Industry
Food labelling requirements checklist Opens in new window March 18, 2024 - The Labelling requirements checklist is a self-assessment tool to help industry understand labelling requirements. This checklist only covers the core labelling requirements applicable to all foods. Guidance for: Agency personnel and Industry