Latest Canada food law news

Phosphatidylserine (soy) authorized for use as a supplementary ingredient in foodstuffs

CFIA updates label requirements for table grapes

Chymosin B included in the list of enzymes authorized for foods

CFIA assessment about Safe Food for Canadians Act review

Glucose oxidase included in the list of enzymes authorized for foods

Maltotetraohydrolase from B. licheniformis authorized as new enzyme

Health Canada authorizes β-lactoglobulin ("r-βLG") protein as novel food

Green tea extract authorized for use as a supplementary ingredient in foodstuffs

Proposal to update table of reference amounts for food

Health Canada announces transition strategy to prepare for expiration of infant formula shortage policy

Allura Red authorized for use in fruit flavoured beer

Ends of the transition period for new rules on Nutrition Labeling

Guidance on use of national symbols on food labels

Supplemented food labeling requirements enter into force

Draft amendment to the regulation of foods for special diets and infant foods

Health Canada updates the list of permitted preservatives with Chitosan from Agaricus bisporus

List of Contaminants under Review

Proposal to Review Conditions for Nutrient Content Claims and Statements

Updated Permitted Uses for Amaranth Colour

Open Public Consultation - Amendments to Regulations concerning food additives and standards, microbiological criteria and methods of analysis

Health Canada proposal to modify the Lists of permitted Food Additives

Cellulase from Trichoderma reesei authorized as food enzyme

Updated guidance for simulated meat and poultry products published

Pectinase and Pectin Esterase authorized as food enzymes

2′-FL from a GMO strain of E. coli may be soon authorized in infant and toddler formulas

Health Canada takes position on nutrition labelling of prepackaged human milk

Proposed amendments to FOP nutrition symbols and Supplemented Food Caution Identifier rules

GPC approved for supplemented foods

Lipase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae authorized for bakery use

Use of iodine in dietary supplements authorized

CFIA announces recall of caffeinated energy drinks

Health Canada issues guidelines for supplemented foods

Xylanase from Trichoderma reesei RF5427 authorized as food enzyme

New regulations for supplemented foods

Vitamin D fortification of yogurt and kefir soon to be allowed

CFIA launches consultation on origin label for imported food

CFIA amends Grade Compendium on Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Three new food enzymes approved

CFIA to modernize food compositional standards

CFIA updates Import Quality Grade Requirements

Health Canada approves α-amylase to be used in bakery products

Alpha-cyclodextrin authorized as food additive

Health Canada updates list of permitted food enzymes

Plan to update infant formula and other foods for special dietary purposes regulations

Health Canada updates Guidance on front-of-pack nutrition labeling

Health Canada publishes comparative analysis of fees for regulated products

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes published

Policy updates on restricting food advertising

Use of L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine as a supplemental ingredient in foods

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes published

Modification to the list of permitted emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing or thickening agents published

Food Fraud Annual Report 2021 to 2022 published

Review on permitted uses of aluminum-containing food additives

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes

Safety assessment of acetic acid in the manufacture of 2'-fucosyllactose published

Consultation on food information for foods sold to consumers through e-commerce

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes

High oleic algal oils as a novel food

Lists of permitted food sweeteners published

Canola protein isolate and cruciferin-rich canola protein isolate authorized as novel foods

New allergen guidelines for food manufacturers

Table of reference amounts for food updated

Use of iodine as a supplemental ingredient in foods

Update of table of daily values on nutrition labeling

Modification to the list of permitted food additives

Use of milk thistle seed extract as a supplemental ingredient in foods

Use of alpha-Cyclodextrin as an emulsifying, stabilizing or thickening agent in various foods

Modification to the list of permitted additives in Honey Wine

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes

Use of phosphatidylserine (soy) as a supplemental ingredient in foods

Revision of alcohol consumption guidelines

Novel food safety assessment guidelines

Grape seed extract as a supplemental ingredient in foods

List of permitted preservatives to extend the use of potassium sorbate

Green tea extract as a supplemental ingredient in foods

Modification to the list of permitted firming agents

Amendment to the list of permitted carrier or extraction solvents

Amendment to the Regulations on front-of-package nutrition labelling

Amendment to the list of permitted food additives

Amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations on supplemented foods

Amendments on nutrition symbols, other labelling provisions, vitamin D and hydrogenated fats or oils

Amendments to Regulation on natural health products

Changes made to food labelling requirements

Front-of-package nutrition labelling

Modification to the list of permitted sweeteners

Report on titanium dioxide

Modification to the list of permitted preservatives on various non-alcoholic beverages

Modification to the list of permitted additives in beverage whiteners

Guidance on novel food regulations focused on plant breeding

Information about food sold online

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes

Amendments to the Cannabis Regulations and other regulations on cannabis beverages

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes

Food Additive Regulations amended

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes in bread and flour

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes in Dairy Foods

Compliance timelines for the use of food additives

High levels of vitamin D authorized in cow's milk, goat's milk and margarine

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes

Proposal to modernize the structure and titles of the lists of permitted food additives

Update on the rules for "natural" claims in food

Amendment to the list of permitted preservatives published by Health Canada

Health Canada announces compliance timelines for the use of food additives

CFIA announces flexibility in ingredient list declaration

Health Canada modifies the list of permitted food enzymes

Modification of the list of permitted food enzymes published

List of permitted food enzymes modified by Health Canada

Proposal to allow the use of preservative as a preservative in various non-alcoholic beverages published

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of milk published       

Proposal to allow the use of preservative as a preservative in various non-alcoholic beverages published

Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of milk published

New guide to regulatory requirements for the use of isolated or hydrolyzed soy protein in meat products published

Amendment to the list of preservatives allowed in food published

A review of Canadian and international food safety systems: Issues and recommendations for the future

The consultation period for the draft amendment on supplemented foods has been extended

Amendment to the list of permitted food enzymes  published

The consultation period for the draft amendment on supplemented foods has been extended

New guide to regulatory requirements for the use of isolated or hydrolyzed soy protein in meat products published

Consultation report on proposed guidelines for simulated meat and poultry published

Notice of modification to the list of permitted preservatives published

Notice of modification to the list of permitted sweeteners published

Implementation plan for amendments to the regulations related to nutrition labelling published

Notice of modification to the lists of permitted food additives published

Notice of intent to authorize increased levels of vitamin D in milk and margarine published

Consultation: Proposed regulations for supplemented foods

Health Canada announced changes to the Natural Health Products regulations

CGSB ratifies validity of the standard on voluntary labeling of  products of genetic engineering

CGSB ratifies validity of the standard on voluntary labeling of products of genetic engineering

Public consultation closed on proposed amendments to novel food regulations

Health Canada's notifies modification to the list of permitted food additives

Announces flexibility in the implementation of the measures adopted on nutrition labeling

Modification of the list of permitted food enzymes for certain dairy-based foods

Modification to the lists of permitted food additives to extend the use of certain food additives to human milk fortifier

Minister of Health announces amendments to the proposals for marketing authorizations for food additives

Proposed new guidance for Novel Food Regulations focused on plant breeding

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Xylanase from Aspergillus acidus RF7398 in Specified Flour and Flour Bakery Products

Implementation of the 2016 Nutrition Labelling Regulatory Amendments

Consultation on Proposed Joint Policy Statement on Food Labelling Coordination

Comparison of requirements for using health claims on foods in the European Union, the USA, Canada, and Australia/New Zealand

Canadian Food Inspection Agency: How to request a modification to a document incorporated by reference by CFIA into the or the food-related provisions of the

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Pectinase from Aspergillus niger in Unstandardized Fruit and Vegetable Products

Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA): Pesticides and pest management consultations

Upcoming expiry on December 31, 2020 of temporary labelling flexibility of foodservice packaged products and prepackaged meat products

Government of Canada launches consultation on guidelines for simulated meat and poultry products 

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Acid Prolyl Endopeptidase from Aspergillus niger GEP in Certain Foods

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Cellulase from Trichoderma reesei QM9414 in Apricot, Peach and Pear Nectars and Unstandardized Fruit and Vegetable Products

Draft Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Human Milk Fortifiers): Policy Paper – Fall 2020

Notice of modification to the list of permitted food enzymes

Canada latest modifications to the list of permitted food additives

CFIA has extended the temporary enforcement flexibility for non-food safety labelling requirements

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2020-20, Flupyradifurone

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2020-26, Difenoconazole

Health Canada amends food additive regulations

CFIA has extended the temporary enforcement flexibility for non-food safety labelling requirements for foodservice packaged products

Evaluation of the Canadian Natural Health Product Regulatory Framework in Academic Research: A Scoping Review

Information regarding certain labelling and packaging requirements for pre-packaged meat products during the COVID-19 pandemic

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Enable the Use of Benzoic Acid and its Salts in Oyster Flavoured Sauce - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0147

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is providing temporary flexibility for certain labelling requirements for shell egg

Update on SFCR requirements for the manufactured food sector

Call for data on food additives in certain food flavouring preparations

Temporary suspension of certain labelling requirements for foodservice products due to COVID-19

Notice of modification to the list of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of phospholipase from Aspergillus oryzae AT969 in Bread, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour and Unstandardized Bakery Products

Canada Includes Use of Aspergillus fijiensis Invertase in the List of Permitted Food Enzymes

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Colouring Agents to Enable New Uses of Lycopene Extract from Tomato

Notice of Health Canada’s proposal to enable the use of Spirulina extract as a colouring agent in various foods - Reference number: NOP/ADP-0034

Notice of Modification to the list of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of glucose oxidase from aspergillus niger j39 in various foods

New federal food safety requirements now in force for fresh fruits or vegetables

Effective as of January 1, Amendments to Regulation 50/16 under the Healthy Menu Options Act, 2015

Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses