Bureau of Nutritional Sciences

The Bureau of Nutritional Sciences comprises two Divisions: The Nutrition Evaluation Division and the Nutrition Research Division, who work in concert in four main program areas:

• Nutrition Labelling and Claims, Nutrition Quality and Safety, Special Purpose Foods for Vulnerable Groups, and Food Surveillance and Monitoring.

Work is carried out through:

• the development of nutritional policies, guidelines and regulations under the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations;
• nutritional and metabolic research;
• analytical method development and evaluation;
• the collection and assessment of information on nutrients in foods; and
• the collection and assessment of data on food consumption and the nutritional status of Canadians.

Scientific advice on nutrition is provided to other Federal and Provincial government agencies, non-government health and educational organizations, the food industry and consumers. Close liaison is maintained with provincial and international nutritional authorities.

See also:

• Bureau of Nutritional Sciences: Programs
• Stakeholder Registry (CSIMS): Sign up for health information and consultations

Divisions:

• Nutrition Evaluation Division
• Nutrition Research Division