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Health Canada Issues SOR/2025-248: A New Shortage Framework for Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose

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Jan

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Health Canada Issues SOR/2025-248: A New Shortage Framework for Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose

On December 17, 2025, Health Canada published SOR/2025-248, Exemption Order in Respect of Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in the Canada Gazette, Part II. This Order creates a formal mechanism to help maintain access to medically important nutrition products when Canada faces a shortage or risk of shortage. It also supports continued market access for…

Health Canada Proposes New Food Enzyme Authorization: Exo-inulinase

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Dec

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Health Canada Proposes New Food Enzyme Authorization: Exo-inulinase

On November 20th, 2025, Health Canada released a new proposal signalling its intention to authorize exo-inulinase from Trichoderma reesei strain AR 577 as a permitted food enzyme in Canada. If the proposal moves forward, the change would be implemented through an update to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes following a public consultation period that closes on February 3rd, 2026. The List of…

Nutrition Facts Table Regulations in Canada: How to Meet the Requirements

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Nov

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Nutrition Facts Table Regulations in Canada: How to Meet the Requirements

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Canadian Bilingual Food Labelling Requirements: What You Need to Know

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Oct

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Canadian Bilingual Food Labelling Requirements: What You Need to Know

In Canada, bilingual food labelling is a core requirement that ensures consumer transparency, accessibility, and trust. Both English and French must appear on most consumer prepackaged foods sold at retail. These requirements are enforced under the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), with…

Chewing Gum Exemption for “Free of Sugars” Claim Reinstated

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Sep

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Chewing Gum Exemption for “Free of Sugars” Claim Reinstated

On September 2, 2025, Health Canada updated the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims, modifying the table to once again exempt chewing gum from the energy conditions set out under the “free of sugars” claim. Learn more about this regulatory change and what it means for manufacturers and…

New Opportunity for Functional Beverage Brands: 30% Juice Proposal Explained

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Aug

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New Opportunity for Functional Beverage Brands: 30% Juice Proposal Explained

On July 25, 2025, Health Canada published a Notice of Proposal (Reference No. P-SIS-25-02) outlining its intent to amend the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to allow up to 30 percent juice content in certain caffeinated beverages. This proposal, which applies to both carbonated and non-carbonated water-based beverages, would adjust…

FDA Modernizes Food Standards: What the Revocation of 52 Standards of Identity Means for the Food Industry

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Jul

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FDA Modernizes Food Standards: What the Revocation of 52 Standards of Identity Means for the Food Industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major regulatory update, revoking or proposing to revoke 52 existing food Standards of Identity (SOIs) following a comprehensive internal review. This decision represents a significant shift toward modernizing food regulation in the U.S. and is expected to impact both U.S.…

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Jul

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2025 Interim Sodium Report: What Foods Fell Short and How to Fix It

Health Canada’s Food and Nutrition Directorate has recently published an interim report on sodium reduction efforts in processed foods. While certain product categories have demonstrated progress, others have experienced an increase in sodium content. Excessive sodium intake remains a leading dietary risk factor in Canada, contributing to elevated blood pressure,…

Health Canada Proposes Exemption Order to Address Shortages of Special Dietary Foods

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Jul

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Health Canada Proposes Exemption Order to Address Shortages of Special Dietary Foods

Canada is taking proactive steps to prevent disruptions in access to foods for special dietary purposes (FSDP) with a new proposal from Health Canada. On June 30, 2025, the department published an updated Notice of Intent outlining a proposed Ministerial class exemption order aimed at mitigating shortages and maintaining access…

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Jul

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Updating Food Labels in Canada After an Importer Change: What You Need to Know

When your Canadian importer changes, it’s not just a back-end operational update, it also triggers a regulatory obligation to update your product labels. Canadian food labelling regulations are designed to maintain transparency, traceability, and accountability across the supply chain. While the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) offers flexibility during transitional…