How Are Functional Beverages Regulated in Canada?Â
Functional beverages, including sports drinks, energy drinks, protein beverages, and probiotic drinks, are among the fastest-growing product categories in Canada. While these products may sometimes appear similar on the shelf, they do not always fall under the same regulatory framework. A common misconception is that regulatory classification is determined solely by the functional beverage's ingredients. In reality, when classifying a product, Health Canada…

