Food Product Labeling

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking input on how to label and represent plant-based alternatives to egg products. This proposed guidance aims to level the playing field, ensuring f...Learn More

Attention grocery retailers in Quebec: On September 12, the Minister of Justice launched Bill 72 to change the rules regarding price labelling. The bill introduces new requirements for grocery re...Learn More

Health Canada has published their updated Front-of-package nutrition symbol labelling guide for industry (Version 2) (Guidance).   In July 2022, Health Canada published Front-of-Package...Learn More

Last week, RCC submitted comments to the House Standing Committee on Health on Private Members Bill C-252, the proposed Child Health Protection Act.  The Bill would restrict the advertising ...Learn More

Economic conditions in recent years have led consumers to choose private label products more frequently over national brands. Will this demand continue when conditions recalibrate? In partnership with...Learn More

Last month, Health Canada revealed a new front-of-pack food labeling system that features a magnifying glass icon directing customers to saturated fats, sugars, and sodium totals in food. The Fro...Learn More

Final regulations for Supplemented Foods were recently released along with guidance materials for industry. Supplemented Foods are products with added supplemental ingredients, such as vitamins, miner...Learn More

Final regulations for Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling were released last week, along with draft Guidance materials for industry. The regulations and Guidance provide details on when and how the n...Learn More

Health Canada announced last week that they have finalized the Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling Regulations. The news release, which includes links to further information, is available here. The r...Learn More

In response to RCC’s advocacy efforts on behalf of our members, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has agreed to extend the implementation timeline for labelling requirements for modified vi...Learn More