Nutrition Labelling

Nutrition labelling became mandatory for all prepackaged foods on December 12, 2007.

The Nutrition Facts table appears on food labels with a consistent look, making it easy to find and easy to read. The labelling regulations, introduced in 2003, also updated the requirements of over 40 nutrient-content claims and allowed five health claims on diet-health relationships to be used on food labels or in advertisements.

Together, the Nutrition Facts table, the nutrition claims and the ingredient list provide Canadians with more information to make informed food choices

The Interactive Nutrition Label and Quiz can help Canadians better understand and learn how to use nutrition information on food labels.

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