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22 Jul 2024

A Costly Oversight: Errors on Food Labels

Canadian Food Regulations, Creative Services, Food and Beverage, Product PackagingCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), CFIA, complaint packaging, Customer Safety, food compliance, food labelling, Food Recall, food safety, Recall, risk evaluation

15 May 2024

Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageAllergic 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

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?…

22 Mar 2024

Natural Products Expo West 2024: SNI on the Road!

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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…

13 Mar 2024

How to Verify a Supplement’s NPN and Canadian Market Readiness

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCFIA, dietary supplement, FDA, food industry, food labelling, food supply, health, ingredient quality, nutrients, regulations, supplement safety, supplements

A product’s Natural Product Number (NPN) is an important part of its Canadian regulatory status, but it is only one step in assessing whether a product is ready for market. Supplement brands, importers, and distributors should confirm that the licence matches the product being sold and that the product’s label,…

11 Mar 2024

We’re Presenting: Advantage Austria Food Webinars

Canadian Food Regulations, Events, Food and Beverage, Front-of-Pack (FOP) Labelling, Supplemented FoodsBob Cowie, canadian labelling, Erin Taraborrelli, food labelling, Front-of-Packaging, GHY International, Importing to Canada, Nutrition Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, webinar

We're excited to announce two exclusive webinars hosted by Advantage Austria that will explore the intricate landscape of Canadian food regulations. Led by industry experts, these sessions promise to equip you with invaluable insights to navigate the regulatory framework in Canada effectively. Webinar 1: Overview of Canadian Food Labelling Date:…

08 Mar 2024

March is Nutrition Month in Canada

Food and Beverage, WellnessCanada's Healthy Eating Strategy, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CFIA, Dietitians, Dietitians Canada, FDA, food industry, food labelling, food supply, health, Health and Fitness, ingredient quality, nutrients, Nutrition month, 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…

01 Feb 2024

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Energy Drink Industry

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, U.S. Food Regulationscaffeine, energy drinks, food labelling, food recalls, health canada, labelling, labelling issues, marketing authorization, Recalls

In a recent article released by the Government of Canada, concerns were raised about the safety of various brands of caffeinated energy drinks due to potential issues related to caffeine content and labelling. This announcement serves as a crucial reminder of the stringent regulations in place to protect consumers from…

22 Jan 2024

E-commerce Food Labelling: Things to Note

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverageconsumer safety, E-commerce, food labelling, health canada, labelling updates, online grocery shopping, online shopping, online store

The landscape of food purchasing has evolved with the rise of e-commerce, presenting challenges in providing essential information to online shoppers. If you are planning to enter a new market through online sales only, there are still many compliance aspects to consider. When it comes to the requirements for your…

07 Nov 2023

Celebrating Global Prebiotics Week: Nourishing Your Gut for Better Health

Food and Beverage, WellnessCanada's Healthy Eating Strategy, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CFIA, FDA, food industry, food labelling, food supply, Gut Health, health, Health and Fitness, ingredient quality, nutrients, Prebiotics, Probiotics

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…

27 Oct 2023

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

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Front-of-Pack (FOP) Labelling, Supplemented Foods, U.S. Food RegulationsCanadian Food Inspection Agency, CFIA, consumer ethics, consumer safety, false claims, FDA, food fraud, food industry, food labelling, food supply, ingredient quality, mislabeling, misleading claims, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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…