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Health Canada Permits Caffeine in Supplemented Candies and Updates Labelling Requirements

08

Jan

Supplemeneted Foodscaffeine, CFIA, food labelling, functional confectionery, gummies, health canada, Regulatory Compliance, supplemented foods

Health Canada Permits Caffeine in Supplemented Candies and Updates Labelling Requirements

On November 25, 2025, Health Canada published a Notice of Modification updating the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to expand the permitted use of caffeine and introduce a new mandatory cautionary statement for certain high-caffeine solid supplemented foods. If you manufacture, import, or private label functional gummies, caffeinated candies, or other solid…

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

25

Nov

FoodAggregate Nutrition Facts Table, Bilingual Nutrition Facts Table, Food and Drug Regulations, food labelling, food labelling Canada, nutrition facts table, Nutrition Facts Table Formats, Reference Amounts for Foods in Canada

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

General Overview of Nutrition Facts Table RegulationsMandatory Nutrients Declared in Nutrition Facts Tables (NFts)Rounding Rules for Nutrition Values in the Nutrition Facts TableReview of Key Nutrition Facts Table (NFt) ElementsThe Serving Size RequirementsServing Size for Single-Serving and Multi-Serving FoodsThe Role of Reference Amounts (RAs)Daily Value (DV) and Percent Daily Value…

New and Upcoming FDA Changes in 2025: GRAS Rules, FOP Labelling, and Supplement Ingredients – What You Need to Know

16

Sep

FDAcanadian regulations, cross-border compliance, dietary supplements, DSHEA, FDA, FDA Unified Agenda, food labelling, FOP labelling, front-of-package labelling, GRAS, health canada, ingredient safety, NHP, nicotinamide mononucleotide, NMN, novel foods, Nutrition Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, self-affirmed GRAS, U.S. regulations

New and Upcoming FDA Changes in 2025: GRAS Rules, FOP Labelling, and Supplement Ingredients – What You Need to Know

On September 4, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Unified Regulatory Agenda, a key planning document that outlines the Agency’s top priorities over the coming year. Among the many proposed and final rules, three initiatives stand out for their potential to significantly impact food and dietary…

Chewing Gum Exemption for “Free of Sugars” Claim Reinstated

09

Sep

FoodCanadian food industry, canadian regulations, chewing gum, compliance, food labelling, free of sugars, health canada, low in energy, nutrient content claims, Regulatory Update

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 Update to Health Canada’s Interim Policy on Front-of-Package Labelling

16

Apr

Foodcanadian regulations, food labelling, Food Regulations, FOP Requirement, Front Of Pack, Interim Policy, Nutrition Labelling

New Update to Health Canada’s Interim Policy on Front-of-Package Labelling

In the ever-evolving landscape of food labelling, it’s essential for businesses to stay up to date with regulatory changes. Recently, Health Canada released interim policy statements that address Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition labelling for two specific categories of food: prepackaged fresh coconut and ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. These changes aim to clarify…

24

Feb

Food, Supplemeneted Foodscanadian regulations, food labelling, SFCI, SFFt, Supplemented Food Facts table, supplemented foods, supplemented foods caution identifier

Canada’s Supplemented Food Labelling and Regulations

In 2022, Health Canada introduced a new set of regulations for a newly defined subcategory of food products called Supplemented Foods. These are prepackaged foods that contain added supplemental ingredients. Background: Before the implementation of the Supplemented Food Regulations, any food containing supplemental ingredients (SIs) such as caffeine, vitamins, or…

A Costly Oversight: Errors on Food Labels

22

Jul

UncategorizedCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), CFIA, complaint packaging, Customer Safety, food compliance, food labelling, Food Recall, food safety, Recall, risk evaluation

A Costly Oversight: Errors on Food Labels

Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know

15

May

UncategorizedAllergic reactions, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), CFIA, Customer Safety, FDA, Food Allergies, food labelling, Food Recall, food safety, Lactose Intolerance, Recall, risk evaluation, US FDA

Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know

According to Food Allergy Canada, more than 3 million Canadians self-report having at least one food allergy and 1-in-2 Canadian households are impacted by food allergy. Accurate food labelling is crucial to make sure consumers get the required information about the product they are about to eat! What’s the risk?…

Natural Products Expo West 2024: SNI on the Road!

22

Mar

Uncategorizedanaheim, Expo West, Expo West 2024, food labelling, food supply, health, Health and Fitness, ingredient quality, Natural Product Expo, natural products expo west, nutrients

Natural Products Expo West 2024: SNI on the Road!

Once again our team had the opportunity to attend Natural Products Expo West! It is the largest trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry and we enjoyed every minute of it! Sunny skies and palm trees helped, but the fantastic showcase of innovative and tasty products…

How to Tell If a Supplement Is Legitimate

13

Mar

UncategorizedCFIA, dietary supplement, FDA, food industry, food labelling, food supply, health, ingredient quality, nutrients, regulations, supplement safety, supplements

How to Tell If a Supplement Is Legitimate

In today's health-conscious world, supplements have become increasingly popular. Whether you're looking to boost your energy levels, improve your immune system, or support your overall well-being, the supplement market offers a plethora of options. However, with so many products available, it can be challenging to determine which ones are legitimate…