Volume 14, Number
8 - August 2014
Hello from Food Label News.
This month we highlight the proposed food label changes
in Canada, released on the heels of similar changes for U.S.
Several elements are similar but many are quite different.
Read all about it and join the rich dialogue in the
Food Label Community on LinkedIn. Enjoy your August.
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Health Canada Proposes Changes to
Food Labels Rules
Like the U.S., Canada is working to improve the way
nutritional information is presented on food labels to help
consumers make healthier choices.
Here's an
overview of Canada's proposed changes:
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Display
calories closer to
the top, bold type, larger font |
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Use a thick line to separate
nutrients consumers may want less of such cholesterol and sodium, and those they
may want more of such as fiber and protein
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Include a separate listing
for Added Sugars, add %DV for Total
Sugars |
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Add to the mandatory listing
Vitamin D and Potassium, remove Vitamins A
and C |
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Add a footnote to the
Nutrition Facts Table explaining how to use
%DV |
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Make serving sizes more
consistent for similar foods |
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Display the List of Ingredients
in a box clearly marked with a title,
black type on white background, upper and
lower case lettering, bullets between
ingredients |
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Group sugars-based
ingredients (such as molasses, brown sugar,
corn syrup) together |
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There are several similarities between U.S. and Canada
food label proposals. For example, Calories are displayed more
prominently, Added Sugars are declared, Vitamins A and C become
voluntary, and Vitamin D and Potassium become mandatory. However, many
differences still exist even though many in the food industry would
appreciate food label harmonization between the two countries. Carefully
study the nuances to plan how your food labels will be affected by the
proposed changes in both
U.S. and
Canada. |
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What's News in the Food Label
Community
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U.S.
Labeling: Information Panel - top left required? |
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Ingredient-based food fears and avoidance |
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Dietary Supplement with recipes for food use |
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Decimal places used for net weight |
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Non-GMO vs Organic |
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Reader Q&A
Find
answers to our readers'
questions or send us
your question for an
upcoming issue.
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We need to determine a net weight statement for
lollipops. Should net weight include the sticks and
wrappers or only the net weight of the candy?
− C.S., Illinois, Manufacturer
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The net weight statement is always based on the edible
portion of the food only. In your case, the net weight
statement would include the candy only and not the
wrappers, sticks, or other packing materials. Reference:
Code of Federal Regulations
21 CFR 101.105(g).
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