March is Nutrition Month in Canada

March is Nutrition Month in Canada

March is Canadian Nutrition Month, an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of health and nutrition in our population. This initiative is spearheaded by Dietitians of Canada, an organization that continually recognizes the influence that dietitians have on Canadian’s well-being. A registered dietitian can guide you in adapting your lifestyle and diet…
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Food Import Compliance – Licensing and Registration

Food Import Compliance – Licensing and Registration

Importing food products into Canada and the United States can come with its share of challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance with regulations. Both countries have stringent standards in place to ensure the safety and quality of food products entering into their markets. Businesses that are food importers must…
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Celebrating Global Prebiotics Week: Nourishing Your Gut for Better Health

Celebrating Global Prebiotics Week: Nourishing Your Gut for Better Health

Global Prebiotics Week is here, and it is your golden opportunity to dive into the incredible world of prebiotics and their profound impact on your health. This annual event, running from November 6 to 10, is all about raising awareness about the importance of prebiotics and highlighting the vital role…
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Food Fraud: Do you know what you’re paying for??

Food Fraud: Do you know what you’re paying for??

Nobody wants to feel taken advantage of, and we all generally want to believe that the food we purchase is what it says it is – but is this the case? Food fraud includes many different types of food misrepresentation including mislabeling, adulterating, substituting lower quality ingredients, and making false…
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Confused by date labelling on food products? You’re not alone!

Confused by date labelling on food products? You’re not alone!

In a recent CBC article, it is reported that the House of Commons committee on Agriculture and Agri-food has put forth a suggestion to eliminate Best Before date labels on food items. This proposal aims to tackle the issue of food waste and its reduction. When consumers see that a food…
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WEBINAR – Introduction to Canadian Food Labelling Requirements

WEBINAR – Introduction to Canadian Food Labelling Requirements

When it comes to foods, creating compliant labels might seem straightforward on first glance. You read the regulations, follow the recommendations, and design your labels – only to be flagged or even recalled by CFIA (the Canadian Food Inspection Agency – the authority that polices food safety and compliance). But…
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Will Your Nutrition Facts Tables Be Ready by December 2022?

Will Your Nutrition Facts Tables Be Ready by December 2022?

If you’re a food brand or manufacturer, you have likely heard about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s announcement back in 2016 that new food labelling regulations were coming into force. Below is an important update on the new food labelling regulations in Canada, and what all members of the…
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How to Quickly Comply with Canada’s Bilingual Labelling Requirements

How to Quickly Comply with Canada’s Bilingual Labelling Requirements

As mentioned recently, our whitepaper library has been given a makeover! The intent was to keep the insights fresh and up to date so that you can gain information to solve the biggest challenges you might be facing in your business. The insights are useful whether in the NHP realm,…
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How to Comply with New Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Label Requirements for Foods in Canada

How to Comply with New Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Label Requirements for Foods in Canada

Front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling is a major regulatory initiative introduced by Health Canada to support healthier food choices among Canadians. This labelling requirement mandates a standardized nutrition symbol on prepackaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium, which are nutrients commonly linked to chronic illnesses such as…
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BULLETIN: FOP Labelling

BULLETIN: FOP Labelling

THIS JUST IN! Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling, as part of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, will be mandatory as of January 1, 2026 and the symbol is now finalized. The regulations with all details are set to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on July 20, 2022. The purpose of…
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