Mandatory Nutrition Labelling—Quick Reference Guide
A guide for food and beverage packaging in Canada
On January 1, 2003, Health Canada published the much-anticipated amendments to the Food and Drugs Act, outlining new regulations for Nutrition Labelling, Nutrient Content Claims and Health Claims. Developed in conjunction with the industry's leading package design experts, the Quick Reference Guide, available in English or French provides: A decision-tree for Nutrition Facts Table format determination; a list of key elements for Mandatory Nutrition Labelling; Nutrition Facts Table format graphics; calculation of Available Display Surface; a list of optional elements for package copy; exemptions to Mandatory Nutrition Labelling; and government contact points for additional information.
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