Nutrition labelling:  Table of permitted nutrient content statements and claims - Summary

From Health Canada

Overview

This document is a table that sets out the conditions for making nutrient content statements and claims that are permitted on foods for sale in Canada. Nutrient content statements and claims describe the level of a nutrient or energy in foods.

This document is incorporated by reference into the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) and replaces the table following section B.01.513 that was repealed from the FDR.

Who is this document for

• Food industry
• Other interested stakeholders

In this document

• A. Energy Related Statements and Claims
• B. Protein Related Statements and Claims
• C. Fat, Fatty Acids, and Cholesterol Related Statements and Claims
• D. Sodium/Salt Related Statements and Claims
• E. Sugars Related Statements and Claims
• F. Fibre Related Statements and Claims
• G. Light (in Energy or Fat) and Lean Related Statements and Claims

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Details and history

• Published: July 2022
• Consulted: February 10, 2018 (Notice of Proposal)
• Part of topic(s): Food labels

Related documents

• Notice of modification - Incorporating by reference the Nutrition labelling – Table of permitted nutrient content statements and claims
• Notice of proposal - Incorporating by Reference the Nutrition Labelling – Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims
• Food labelling changes

Related acts and regulations

• Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Nutrition Symbols, Other Labelling Provisions, Vitamin D and Hydrogenated Fats or Oils)
• Food and Drugs Act
• Food and Drug Regulations