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Published by: Food Institute Information and Research Center
Published: Jan. 1, 2003 - 100 Pages
Table of Contents
Introduction
SUMMARY OF MAJOR DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. REGULATIONS
EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION PERIOD
NUTRITION LABELING
- Determination of Serving Size
- Declaration of Serving Size
- Declaration of Core Nutrients
- Declaration of Optional Nutrients
- Rounding Rules
- Percent Daily Values
- Exemptions from Nutrition Labeling
- Graphic Specifications
- Format
- Bilingual Presentation
- Artificial Sweeteners Required to be Declared Outside the Nutrition Facts Table
- Foods for Children Under Two
- Restaurant Foods
- Databases and Compliance Tests
NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIMS
- General
- Calorie Content Claims
- Fat Content Claims
- Cholesterol Content Claims
- Sodium Content Claims
- Sugar Content Claims
- Fiber Content Claims
- Protein Content Claims
- “Light” Claims
- “Lean” and “Extra Lean” Claims
- “Diet” or “Dietetic” Claims
- Factual Statements About Nutrient Content
HEALTH CLAIMS
- General
- Sodium/Potassium and High Blood Pressure
- Calcium/Vitamin D and Osteoporosis
- Saturated Fat/Trans Fat and Heart Disease
- Fruits and Vegetables and Some Types of Cancer
- Sugar Alcohols and Dental Caries
STRUCTURE/FUNCTION CLAIMS
APPENDIX A: Canada Introduces Mandatory Nutrition Labeling
APPENDIX B: Canada Exporter Guide
APPENDIX C: Canada Connect Matchmaker Program
AbstractThis primer summarizes the principal differences between the new Canadian requirements and existing FDA requirements on nutrition labeling of all prepackaged foods. The Canadian requirements are effective Dec. 12, 2005. While the Canadian final rule generally follows existing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations governing nutrition labeling, nutrient content claims and health claims in the United States, there are many significant differences. Therefore, if you are currently doing business in Canada, or are planning to, this is an essential publication.
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