Food Labelling

• Grocery weight label complaints more than doubled in a year, data shows

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency received 89 complaints related to 'net quantity concerns' from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, according to data shared with Global News.

  Consumer

  May 31, 2024
  
• Lots of restaurant foods labelled gluten-free aren’t, U.S. study finds

  The study suggests that people with celiac disease might be at risk when they eat at restaurants.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2019
  
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• Health Canada wants to make sure you know your food is high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat

  Foods high in salt, sugar or saturated fat would carry a warning label on the front of the package, under the proposed regulations.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2018
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• The end of ‘mystery meat’? UBC researcher develops test to see exactly what’s in your hamburger

  Many consumers may think that when they see the words "100 per cent beef" on food packaging, that's actually what they're getting. But that's not always the case.

  Consumer

  Nov 28, 2017
• New food labels designed to make comparing serving sizes easier, Health Canada says

  With the new labels, Canadians will also be able to tell how much sugar is in a product because the sugar-based ingredients will be grouped together.

  Consumer

  Dec 14, 2016
• Canada’s Food Guide: What the government is changing to help Canadians eat better

  Health Canada announced that changes are coming to Canada's Food Guide. But there are other changes in the works as well, all in an effort to help you make healthier eating decisions.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2016
• What is irradiated beef and is it healthy?

  Health Canada announced its seeking regulatory changes that would allow for the sale of irradiated ground beef on grocery store shelves across the country.

  Canada

  May 30, 2016