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Guidance on how to label plant-based egg-like products (plant-based alternatives to egg products) in Canada
Following the results of a public consultation that ran from 29 July 2024 to 28 October 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) proposed a guidance on 29 October 2024 regarding how plant-based foods (alternatives to egg products) should be labelled in Canada. Guidance overview This guidance only covers plant-based egg substitutes that do not… more »
Recent Trends in Food Labeling Standards in U.S.A., Australia, and Canada
The following is a summary of the trends in the food labeling standards of the United States, Australia, and Canada. U.S.A. Update On May 16, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft Compliance Policy Guide regarding major food allergen labeling and cross-contact. Overview The draft specifies FDA’s enforcement policy for managing cross-contact… more »
Canadian mandatory front-of-pack labeling : important highlights
Canada issued the new Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Nutrition Symbols, Other Labelling Provisions, Vitamin D and Hydrogenated Fats or Oils) in July 2022. This amendment covers a new requirement for mandated front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling on pre-packaged foods that are high in nutrients of public health concerns . This initiative aims to… more »