The proposed Regulations would amend the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) to add a new front-of-package (FOP) labelling requirement for foods containing nutrients of public health concern (sodium, saturated fats and/or sugars) at or above a certain threshold, to enable Canadians to more easily identify foods high in these nutrients and help reduce potential health risks.
With the aim of collecting input on the proposed regulations and nutrition symbols, Health Canada launched a 75-day public comment period (from February 10, 2018 to April 26, 2018). The online survey is open to consumers, industry members and associated groups, health professionals and associated groups, non-government groups, consumer associations, academics and researchers, and all levels of government.
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Food and Drugs Act (Nutrition Symbols, Other Labelling Provisions, Partially Hydrogenated Oils and Vitamin D)