food regulatory compliance

02 Sep 2026

How Are Prebiotic Beverages Regulated in Canada?

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian food regulations, corn masa flour, folic acid fortification, food fortification, food labelling, food regulatory compliance, fortified foods, health canada, infant formula, Interim Marketing Authorizations, plant-based beverages, vitamin A

Prebiotic products are becoming a familiar part of the Canadian market, appearing in everything from sparkling beverages and functional waters to powders, gummies, and capsules. Many contain ingredients such as inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), resistant dextrin, and other fermentable or non-digestible carbohydrates. As these products become more varied, the regulatory pathway can become less obvious. For…

Health Canada Updates Food Fortification Policy: What Changed in August 2026

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian food regulations, corn masa flour, folic acid fortification, food fortification, food labelling, food regulatory compliance, fortified foods, health canada, infant formula, Interim Marketing Authorizations, plant-based beverages, vitamin A

Policy revised August 2026 On August 20, 2026, Health Canada has revised its Interim Policy on the Use of Expired Interim Marketing Authorizations Related to Food Fortification, introducing two changes that may affect the formulation and Canadian market strategy of certain fortified foods. The August 2026 update: extends the existing corn meal fortification framework to corn masa…

FDA Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables: What Food Manufacturers Should Prepare For

Food and BeverageFDA, FDA inspections, food chemical safety, food regulatory compliance, front of package labeling, GRAS reform, Human Foods Program, Regulatory Affairs, U.S. food law

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released its Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables, outlining the agency’s operational and regulatory focus areas for the coming year. While these deliverables do not create immediate new legal requirements, they provide a clear signal of where enforcement emphasis, rulemaking, and policy development are headed in…