Canadian Bilingual Food Labelling Requirements: What You Need to Know

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

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…
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