How Are Prebiotic Beverages Regulated in Canada?

How Are Prebiotic Beverages Regulated in Canada?

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

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

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…
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