Nutrition Labelling Toolkit
The Nutrition Facts tables, illustrations and photographs used in this Toolkit are for illustrative purposes only. Nutrient values within the tables do not represent any particular food or product. Any resemblance of the pictures and illustrations to any products is coincidental and does not represent any specific product found in the market place.
The Nutrition Labelling Toolkit provides guidance on the interpretation of the nutrition labelling requirements under the Food and Drug Regulations.
This guidance document is intended for use by inspectors of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It may also be used by manufacturers, importers and distributors of food products, and consultants.
The information in this document is intended for instructional purposes only and does not in any way override the Food and Drugs Act or the Food and Drug Regulations. Where there is a conflict between the Food and Drugs Act and/or the Food and Drug Regulations and this Toolkit, the Act and/or Regulations will supersede the Toolkit.
Table of Contents
Note: To assist readers in finding the answers to specific questions, each section begins with an expanded and annotated Table of Contents.
Section A Introduction Purpose of the Nutrition Labelling Toolkit ...... 1 References and Abbreviations ...... 2 Classes of Food for the Purposes of Nutrition Labelling...... 3
Section B What Products May Carry a Nutrition Facts Table? When Do the Regulations Come Into Force? ...... 1 What Foods Require a Nutrition Facts Table?...... 1 What Foods are Specifically Prohibited From Declaring a Nutrition Facts Table? ...... 1 What Prepackaged Foods are Exempt From Mandatory Nutrition Labelling? ...... 2 Losing the Exemption ...... 3
Section C Contents of the Nutrition Facts Table Serving Size ...... 2 Core Nutrients ...... 9 Declaration of Additional Nutrients...... 11 Declaring Nutrients Outside the Nutrition Facts Table...... 12 Tables...... 14
Section D Has the Correct Format Been Used? Hierarchy of Formats: How to Select an Appropriate Nutrition Facts Table Format...... 1 Alternate Methods of Presentation...... 5 Small Packages < 100 cm2 Available Display Surface ...... 5 Retail Packaged Foods...... 6 Nutrition Facts Tables for Prepackaged Products...... 7 Standard, Horizontal and Linear Formats ...... 9 Simplified Formats ...... 13 Dual and Aggregate Formats ...... 16
Section E Available Display Surface Calculating the Available Display Surface ...... 1 Mathematical Calculations for the Area of Some Geometric Forms ...... 6 Guidance on Measuring ADS ...... 8 Calculation Methods for Different Packaging Types ...... 20
Section F Presentation of the NFT – Graphic and Technical Requirements Definitions and Prescribed Elements...... 1 Colour/ Type Requirements/ Crowding Information and/or Narrowing the NFT...... 7 Adjusting the NFT Rectangle / Destruction of the NFT Upon Opening of Package/ Continuous Surfaces 13 Visibility Under Customary Conditions of Sale/ Orientation of the NFT ...... 18
Section G Nutrition Facts Tables for Children Under Two Years of Age Presentation of Mandatory and Additional Information ...... 1 When May These Formats Be Used?...... 2 Major Labelling Differences ...... 2 Different NFT Formats for Foods for Children Under Two...... 3
Section H Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Foods & Multi-Serving, Ready-to-Eat Prepackaged Products Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Goods ...... 2 Multiple-Serving, Ready-to-Eat Prepackaged Products Served in a Commercial Enterprise...... 4
Section I Glossary of Terms
Section J Nutrition Labelling Evaluation Standard J-1: Evaluation Standard for the Manufacturing Process...... 1 J-2: Evaluation Standard for the Label...... 23
Section K Tools and Templates Checklist for the Nutrition Facts Table (NFT)...... 1 Nutrition Facts Table: Steps in Conducting an Evaluation...... 2 What Foods May Carry a NFT...... 3 What Foods May Carry a NFT ...... 3 Retail Food Tables ...... 5 Is the NFT Format Choice Suitable for the Product? ...... 11 When May the Different Formats Be Used?...... 11 Contents of the NFT ...... 12 Serving Size: Reference Amounts [Schedule M] and Serving Sizes ...... 12 Nutrients Reference Tables (Daily Values, Alternate Expressions) ...... 19 Table C3: Mandatory Nutrient Information [B.01.402]...... 19 Table C4: Additional Information with a Reference Amount ...... 19 Table C5: Additional Information [B.01.402] ...... 20 Table C6: Additional Vitamin and Mineral Nutrients [B.01.402] ...... 21 French Reference Tables (Daily Values, Alternate Expressions) Tables C3, C4, C5, C6 ...... 22 Abbreviations and Symbols in the Nutrition Facts Table ...... 25 Rounding ...... 26 Table C1: Mandatory Nutrient Information – Rounding ...... 26 Table C2: Additional Nutrient Information – Rounding ...... 27 Has the Correct Format and Version (Size) Been Chosen? ...... 28 Decision Trees for the NFT Format Families ...... 28 Evaluating the Format: Has the Correct Version Been Used? ...... 35 Calculating the Available Display Surface (ADS) ...... 36 Table E1: Definition of Available Display Surface (ADS) ...... 36 Table E2: Summary – Guidance on Measuring ADS...... 37 Table E3: Summary – Calculating ADS for Different Packaging Types...... 38
Notes on Measurement and the Use of Templates...... 41 Type Height ...... 42 Tables for Each Format (Schedule L) ...... 43 Other Tables Weighted Recommended Nutrient Intakes...... 51 Table H1: Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Foods — Vitamin and Mineral Declarations...... 52 Reference Table for Nutrient Content Claims...... 53
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Introduction
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2. References and Abbreviations ...... 2
3. Classes of Food for the Purposes of Nutrition Labelling ...... 3
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1. Purpose of the Nutrition labelling Toolkit
This Nutrition Labelling Toolkit is intended to be a practical aid to the interpretation of the nutrition labelling provisions of the Food and Drug Regulations. While the Toolkit was originally designed for inspectors of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), you may find this guide useful if you are involved in food production or labelling or simply have an interest in this field. The Toolkit, however, does not address nutrient content claims or health claims.
The Toolkit contains useful information and tools all in one handy package. It includes information about all aspects of nutrition labelling, and should answer key questions:
Which products require a Nutrition Facts table and which are exempt? What are the requirements of the Nutrition Facts table? What is acceptable and what is not? When do the Regulations come into force? What are the technical and graphic requirements of Nutrition Facts tables?
The Toolkit addresses such essential questions as how to calculate the Available Display Surface on different types of food packaging. This calculation is vital to choosing the proper version (size) of the Nutrition Facts table.
The Toolkit also contains the CFIA’s Nutrition Labelling Evaluation Standard. This document will be used by the CFIA to assess compliance with the Food and Drug Regulations. This stand alone document has been included in the Toolkit for your convenience. The document is divided into 2 parts: Part 1: Evaluation Standard for the Manufacturing Process; and Part 2: Evaluation Standard for the Label. Part 1 focuses on the means by which a manufacturer determines nutrient values and their validity. It also evaluates a manufacturer’s ability to identify and control all facets of the manufacturing process to produce products with a constant nutrient profile: from planning and specification setting to processing and delivery. Part 2 focuses on the technical aspects of the Nutrition Facts table. Part 2 is a product inspection.
The final chapter of the Toolkit, “Section K - Tools and Templates”, is a convenient pull-out section that contains tables and checklists. It concisely presents rounding rules, summarizes requirements for determining Available Display Surface, lists reference standards and alternative expressions, reviews key triggers for additional information, and provides an internet address to access Health Canada’s Compendium of Templates for Nutrition Facts Tables.
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3. Classes of Foods for the Purposes of Nutrition Labelling Introduction A
While the Regulations require that most prepackaged products carry a Nutrition Facts table, the requirements are different for different classes of foods. For the purposes of nutrition labelling there are three classes of foods:
prepackaged foods for the consumer (including foods for children under two years of age and foods that will be repackaged for retail); prepackaged foods for use in manufacturing other foods; and multiple-serving, ready-to-eat prepackaged products served in a commercial or industrial enterprise or institution.
This Toolkit focuses on foods for the consumer. It provides information about the requirements and outlines the differences that exist for food for children under two years of age. It also touches on the other classes of food.
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such as modified atmosphere packaging, to extend their durable life; B i) foods sold only in the retail establishment where the product is packaged, if the product is labelled by means of a sticker and has an Available Display Surface of less than 200 cm2;
j) prepackaged confections, commonly known as one-bite confections, that are sold individually (e.g., small individually wrapped candies, mints, etc.);
k) prepackaged individual portions of food that are solely intended to be served by a restaurant or other commercial enterprise with meals or snacks (e.g., crackers, creamers, etc.); and
l) a variety of cow and goat milk products sold in refillable glass containers.
Losing the Exemption [B.01.401(3)] (Excerpt from the 2003 Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising, Section 5.3.1)
The last three items listed above (a one-bite confection, an individual portion served with meals, milk in glass containers) never lose their exemption. The remaining items listed above lose their exempt status and are required to carry a Nutrition Facts table when:
a vitamin or mineral nutrient is added to the product; a vitamin or mineral nutrient is declared as a component of an ingredient (other than flour); aspartame, sucralose, or acesulfame-potassium is added to the product; the product is ground meat, ground meat by-product, ground poultry meat or ground poultry meat by-product; or the label or advertisement contains one or more of the following: a nutritional reference or nutrient content claim, a biological role claim, a health claim, a health-related name, statement, logo, symbol, seal of approval or other proprietary mark of a third party, or the phrase “nutrition facts”, “valeur nutritive” or “valeurs nutritives”.
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CFIA Foods not intended for the consumer further manufacturing Prepackaged food for use in eat prepackaged products served in a commercial or 1 There are major differences in the nutriti consuming or product. Basically, for t buying the Although the 1. How to Select an Appropriate of Formats: Hierarchy information prepackaged products, the classes of foods: required to have the nutrition information presented manner. another the information as a list or in While the basic nutrition information must be provi how the information is presented, e.g., serving information. D Section Format Correct Has the Used? Been has considerable flexibility in presentation, and ma of pr Within each format family, further choices in case of the Standard Format) or choose size of Nutr The specific format chosen and the mandatory and voluntary considerations. manufacturers may opt for separat D Has the Correct Format Been Used?
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rd nd Consideration: What format is required? isrequired? format What Consideration: Consideration: On whatbasis Consideration: Aggregate Format–Different Dual Format–Different Aggregate Format–Different [B.01.456] Dual Format–FoodsRequiringPreparation Simplified Formats[B.01.455] Standard/Horizontal/Linear Formats[B.01.454]
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manufacturer mustexamineother1 largest NutritionFactstablevariati For example,ifthemanufacturerchose The largestversionofthechosenformatmust the ADSordoesnotfitononecont If thisisthecase,thennextversionshouldbe For informationoncalculatingtheADSofpa Standard(Format3).Themanufacturer the Bilingual However, ifnoneofthesizevariations(Figur smallest.) Once theformatvariationhasbeenchosen, D-4 the followingthreeprinciples: thespaceo Display Surface”.Whencalculating Thelargest versionofadesignatedform 2. Certainformatsaremorede 1. fulfilled. approachtochoosingaNutritionFact This stepwise Notes ofExplanation: characters printedinthetabledonott any versioninthefamilymaybechosenprovidedt At thelowestlevel(wherepackages Decision Treeuntilall1
all optionsinonelevelmustbeexhausted continuous surfaceofthepack it doesnotfitononecontinuous or information, package tocarrylabelling it requiresmorethan15%oftheAvailableDisp the corenutrients andtriggered additionalinformation. The areaoccupiedbytheNutrition Fact Horizontal Format. Standard)must Narrow Standard,Bilingual firstconsideration.Forexampl always begiven
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ofthatformatmustbeusedunless: rgest variation;Figure1.6isthe andard Format(Format2)and small), anyformatvariationand e morelegible.Theymust s thesecriteria. Standard Format(Standard, o basicpremisesare and
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rmation. For many of rmation. For many consumer or purchaser use “Alternative Methods of use “Alternative Methods able may be used. In the case of Available Display Surface Display Surface Available label indicating how the thods, the Nutrition Facts table may be set out Facts table may be set thods, the Nutrition 2 esentation of nutrition info esentation of nutrition nglish and the French tables when separate nglish and the French able, do not consider the space occupied by consider the space able, do not are exempt from carrying a Nutrition Facts table 2 address or a toll-free telephone number; and must not be less than 8 points; SEPTEMBER ents which the statement must meet: in both French and English. small prepackaged products may small prepackaged , ed formats of the Nutrition Facts t OOLKIT ional information. ional information. T cts table is located. he prepackaged product shall indicate in a type size of not less than 8 he prepackaged product shall indicate both languages as requested. erwrap or collar. ABELLING
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without charge, and in French or English, or the statement must include a postal the statement must be declared the print type size of the statement However, do consider the area of both the E However, do consider used. unilingual tables are When calculating the area occupied by the t the area When calculating voluntarily disclosedvoluntarily addit
CFIA The nutrition information shall be provided upon request: the formats, Presentation”. alternative me When the Regulations permit these on: a) to the package; a tag attached b) a package insert; c) the inner side of a label; d) or a fold-out label; e) ov an outer sleeve, Any version (size) of the permitt (b) or (c), the outer label of t points where the Nutrition Fa 3. Small Packages <100 cm Small packages with an ADS of <100 cm provided that an indication is present on the outer may obtain the nutrition information. However, there are several requirem 2. of Presentation Methods Alternate for alternatives in the pr The Regulations provide
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used, e.g.,Figure 1.1,2.1,3.1. the largestversion(size)ofanappropriateformat Horizontal orLinearformatsarenotused; For example,astandardformatissuitable with theregulations(asspecifiedinsect the NutritionFactstableisinaformatthat included, providingthatan ingr from declaringanNFT[B.01.401(2)(b)(v)]. No A productsold provide aNFT. A labelcannotbeappliedtotheprepackagedproduct.Theseproductsmayuseatag the labeloranadvertisementforproduct sucraloseoracesulfame-potassium; the productcontainsaspartame, ingredients; asacomponentof a vitaminormineralisdeclared the foodcontainsanaddedvitaminormineral; etc.. the NutritionFactstableconforms serving offoodassold.; contains:
Exemptionsfrombilinguallabellingexistfo When asmallpackagelosesitsla the phrase“nutritionfacts”,“valeur a thirdparty;or a health-relatedname,statement,logo,symbol,seal a biologicalroleclaimfornutrients; a healthclaim; a nutritionalreferenceornutrientcontentclaim; CFIA (e.g., tag,packageinsert,innerlabel,afo
N only UTRITION B.01.012(3)&(7). intheretailestablishmentwhereitis L ABELLING ABELLING edient otherthanwaterisadded. (SeeSectionsDandGofthis y mustpermitthatoption.(Seeabove.) toallrequirementsoftheR
belling exemption,itmayuse T nutritive” or“valeursnutritives”. OOLKIT ions B.01.454toB.01.459andB.01.461B.01.464). are treatedinoneofthreemanners. would otherwisebeusedonthelabelinaccordance to providenutritioninformationbasedonone that wasmadeorplaced r localfoods,testmark te thatproductsmadefrom apremix are SEPTEMBER listed inthetoplevelofDecisionTreesis an ingredient(otherthan ld-out label,anouter ofapprovalorotherproprietymark prepared andprocessed egulations, e.g.,content,format, ToolkitforDecisionTrees.);and alternate methodsof et foodsandspecialty by themanufacturer, sleeve,overwrapor flour), inthelistof is exempt
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SEPTEMBER gregate or dual format must OOLKIT T rent Amounts of Food , “Losing the Exemption”. , “Losing the Exemption”. ures of each format? in the retail establishments where it is establishments in the retail Toolkit in the retail establishment where it is in the retail establishment only ABELLING and is labelled with a sticker, and is labelled with L 2 only 200 cm food as sold) one of the following NFTs food as sold) one applicable format based on the ADS of the package. following NFTs: Simplified Standard (5.1 - 5.3) Standard (2.1 - 2.3) or the Bilingual Standard (2.1 - 2.3) the more of Calories and core nutrients), 6.3). [B.01.455(4)] UTRITION UTRITION N
When may these formats be used? How is the appropriate format chosen? What are the main feat Dual Format – Foods Requiring Preparation Aggregate Format – Different Kinds of Foods Dual Format – Different Amounts of Food Aggregate Format – Diffe declaring an NFT [B.01.401(2)(b)(viii)]. Standard/Horizontal/Linear Formats Simplified Formats A product sold A product an available display surface (ADS) of < 200 cm display surface an available
Fo For products using a Standard qualify to use a Simplified Format When products display an ag Products that CFIA In each section, key questions are addressed: To verify format choices more easily, each section contains a ADS of > ▪ Retail Tables for Retail Tabl See Section K – Tools and Templates clerk serv requirements for foods sold in bulk, is For convenience of use, the information Tables Facts 5. Nutrition The following subsections contain step-by graphically illustrates the options within each family bakery, deli, meat department, etc. See Section B of this labelling requirements Products with special A product sold ▪ ▪ D Has the Correct Format Been Used?
Each Decision Treecontainstwoorthreelevelsof Each Decision within afamilyofformats. Treeisastep-by-stepapproachto The Decision Trees Decision the to use How different formats major distinguishingfeaturesofeachformat, D-8 chosen. families,any andSimplified Standard/Horizontal/Linear 2fo options,level However, inthelowestlevel of NFTatthis level. that providesBilingualHorizontalformats.T In thecaseofStandard/Horizontal/Linearfam If thereisnosuitablefitinthe1 Larger versionsofaformatmayalwaysbeused. format thatwillfit: also provided.Onceanoption ischosen,themanufacturer bilingual format.Inthecaseof Within thefirstlevel,ma manufacturer maymovetothesecondle of theoptionswithinfirst(preferred)level.
on onecontinuoussurfaceofthepackage. on 15%orlessoftheADS;
longer apply. information isincludedinthe The sizeofeachversiontheNFTisindica Check SectionK-1–Templates! CFIA .
N UTRITION nufacturer maychoosebetweentwooptions:thebasicformatand L the Standard/Horizontal/Linearfa st ABELLING ABELLING level,themanufacturermayproce and
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OOLKIT he samerulesapplytochoosingtheappropriatesize and whennecessary,bynotesontheuseof Allofthoseoptionsmustbeexhaustedbeforethe r the Dual and Aggregate families and level 3forthe r theDual familiesandlevel andAggregate choosinganappropriateNutritionFactstable ily and the Simplified family, a middle level exists family,amiddlelevel ily andtheSimplified options.Themanufacture SEPTEMBER ted onthetemplates. formatoranyversionofamaybe must used,thenthedimensionsno mily, anarrowstandardoptionis select thelargestsizeof ed tothenextlevelofoptions. However, ifadditional r mustfirst review all
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nola bars, etc.), the he Aggregate Format – Different be used on a prepackaged be used on a prepackaged typical serving consists of be used on a prepackaged product be used on a prepackaged product tray of mixed nuts, etc.), the nutrition tray of mixed nuts, etc.), the nutrition may not may must core nutrients is differ Regulations to allow these assortments of Regulations to allow these assortments bars, multi-pack of gra nutrition information fo nutrition information e Format – Different Kinds of Foods. and core nutrients is the same for all the and core nutrients is the same for all the same type, when: type, when: the same y an Aggregate Format but also individual y an Aggregate Format but also andard, Horizontal or Linear format, or These products usually provide nutrition information for one serving of food as sold, using a Standard, Horizontal or Linear format.
SEPTEMBER be set out for each food using t assortment of foods and the ontal or Linear formats ontal or Linear formats zontal or Linear format OOLKIT T must assortment of foods of assortment of foods (e.g., a box of variety chocolates, a (e.g., a box of variety ABELLING assortment of similar foods, when: assortment of similar foods, when: L foods (e.g., multi-packs) to use not onl Standard Formats for each food. separately for each food, using the Aggregat as a single composite value, using the St [B.01.406(4)] a serving consists of only one of the foods, and a serving consists of only one of the energy, the information for the serving size, individual [B.01.406(3)(b)]. items (freezie pops, popsicles). Examples: multi-pack of frozen ices a serving consists of only one of the foods, and a serving consists energy, or the information for the serving size, In these cases (e.g., multi-pack of chocolate In these cases (e.g., multi-pack of chocolate nutrition information Kinds of Foods [B.01.406(3)(a)].* * Health Canada is proposing to amend the UTRITION UTRITION N
product containing an product containing When a package contains an more than one food information may be presented either: Contrarily, the Standard, Hori However, the Standard, Horiz However, the Standard, These formats are appropriate for most foods. These formats are containing an
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indicate wheretofindtheNFT. Linear –figures16.1–16.2 ision Tree(B.01.454) T or OOLKIT
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All 1 choose Within desiredformat, Manufacturer may choose to nextlevel. exhausted beforeproceeding surface. 15% ADSand1continuous willfiton largest versionthat format 1,2,or3.
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Horizontal display of nutrition information. Bilingual format only, no unilingual tables. Displays the same information as the Standard Formats. Use of the Horizontal Bilingual format is limited, see notes next page.
Bilingual Horizontal ) and in metric units (2 ) and in metric units (absolute values (g, mg) and % (absolute values (g, st h formats, narrow format and h formats, narrow
ages with very small areas of continuous ndard, Horizontal and Linear Formats and Linear ndard, Horizontal SEPTEMBER (No columns of information.) DV) for 1 serving of food as sold. DV) for 1 serving of declared (Calories and 13 nutrients) Core information is Additional information is optional Vertical display of nutrition information. Vertical display of and Englis Unilingual French in a for the food as sold, expressed 1 serving size declaration measure (1 consumer friendly brackets). information Complete nutrition bilingual format. OOLKIT
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Linear Format CFIA of the Sta Features Major Distinguishing D Has the Correct Format Been Used?
The 2 options–useofthe Second level formats ofthedifferent the use Notes on D-12 onsmallpackages.However,it it isusedonly The linearformathaslimiteduseasitfallsinleve Linear format as someofthe1 prevents theuseoflarger
bottom ofthepackagewouldresultin 1 there isnocontinuouspanelonthelabelt manipulating thecontainertoreada1 and/or st nd level options (Standard1.1-1.6,NarrowStandar leveloptions
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Bilingual HorizontalFormat: methods ofpresentation. level 3formatswillfit,e.g.,linear, alternate becauseoftheconfiguration,only significant, While thetotalADSofthispackageis X orsidewaystoviewtheNFT. package over damaged whentheconsumerturned package wouldresultintheproductbeing Standard Formatonthesi asplacinga HorizontalFormat, the Bilingual This open-windowpieboxisacandidatefor Thisproductillustratesincorrectuseofthe Standard formats. Standard, NarrowStandardorBilingual accommodate a1 Bilingual HorizontalFormat.Thisboxwill leakageordamagetotheproduct. T st leveloptionprintedsidew OOLKIT hat wouldaccommodateanyNFTlistedamongthe mayalsobeusedwhent l 3oftheDecisionTree(lowestlevel).Generally SEPTEMBER gures 4.1and4.2,areinthesamesizerange d 2.1-2.4,orBilingua st leveloption,i.e., de orbottomofthe only ards onthesidepanelor ards he packageconfiguration beusedwhen: l Standard 3.1-3.4), l Standard
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nutrients)” or for NFTs in the is “0", as reported in the NFT,is “0", as reported . product (other than iodi food as sold. However, they do not declare all food as sold. However, contain a limited number of nutrients. These contain a limited number a significant source of other nutrients”. a significant source of other nutrients”. component of the product’s are smaller than standard format NFTs. are smaller than standard Some jams, jellies, fruit flavoured Some jams, jellies, fruit flavoured drinks, drink mix powders, and diet soft drinks meet the criteria for the simplified format. statement, claim or representation; statement, claim or representation; SEPTEMBER
that cannot be expressed as “0”; source of (naming the excluded core ed in the Simplified Formats? Simplified ed in the OOLKIT es and core nutrients [B.01.401(6)] T be used on foods whose nutrient value be used on foods may ABELLING L
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3 fluoride to water or ice); flour; and a footnote: “Not a significant protein; any other nutrient in the core list any nutrient that is the subject of a any sugar alcohol, added to the vitamin or mineral as a any vitamin or mineral nutrient declared Calories; fat; carbohydrate;
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All 1st level options level options All 1st Within desiredformat, Manufacturer may All 2 Choose largestversion next level before proceedingto must beexhausted surface. and 1continuous ADS that willfiton15% choose largestversion choose format5or6. any version proceeding tonextlevel. be exhaustedbefore the package. of continuous surface 15% ADSand1 of formatthatwillfiton nd level options must options level
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or Bilingual Simplified - 6.4), Standard 6.1 hat would accommodate any NFT listed among the
ied Format (f Standard level option printed si st (naming the core nut SEPTEMBER the Simplified Standard formats. (No columns of information.) of the Simplified Formats: Formats: of the Simplified
all core information is required to be declared. Only Calories, fat, is required to be declared. Only Calories, all core information OOLKIT nutrients.” The second, abbr T carbohydrates, protein and triggered carbohydrates, protein must be declared. Vertical display of nutrition information. Vertical display of Unilingual French English formats and bilingual and format. in a for the food as sold, expressed 1 serving size declaration measure (1 consumer friendly sold presented for 1 serving of food as Nutrition information Not Figures 7.1 and 7.2, may
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bottom would result in leakage or damage to the product. manipulating the container to read a 1 there is no continuous panel on the label t 1 Unilingual formats only. Displays the same information as Linear formats may declare the abbreviated footnot Linear Display of information. Linear Display of information. nutrients.” and/or smaller versions of the Bilingual Simplif Additional information is optional. Footnote: “Not a significant source of Footnote: “Not a significant significant source of other
CFIA Notes on the use of the different formats Simplified Horizontal Format Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Second level options – use of the Bilingual Horizontal Format: Simplified Linear Format Features Major Distinguishing D Has the Correct Format Been Used?
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for thefoodassoldand prepared. sold (i.e.,powdermix)andforthefoodas provide nutritioninform Format –FoodsRequiringPreparationto This powderbasedmixmayusetheDual well asforthecerealconsumedwithmilk. nutrition informationforthecerealassold, Foods RequiringPrepar This boxofcerealmayusetheDualFormat– Preparation providesnutritionin T OOLKIT be prepared with added water, some popping corn, bepreparedwithaddedwater,somepoppingcorn, declaration for the food as sold. Examples include declaration forthefoodassold.Examplesinclude may . Examples include dry noodle and spice mix to . Examplesincludedrynoodleandspicemix SEPTEMBER isnotaltered beused.Notethatinthesecases,the ded tomilk,rawmeatbecookedordry ation forthefoodas ation toprovide the foodasprepar by thepreparation –wherethe formation forboththefoodas or ed –aStandard, foodsthatare
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choose format 8 or 9. choose format 8 or 9. of choose largest version format that will fit on 15% ADS and 1 continuous surface of the package. All 1 be exhausted before proceeding to next level. Manufacturer may Manufacturer may Within desired format, version. hierarchy of format for standard/horizontal/linear formats. May choose either If no version fits, return to
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Prepared Food e.g.,cakemix Prepared Food (e.g., cerealandmilk).Examples whether thefoodisa The formatofthe Major DistinguishingFeaturesoftheDu D-18 Nutrient Declarations Footnotes
cake mix,thisfootnotesets outthenutrient value ofthefinalprepared cake. foods only,notthetotalnutrient absolute values(g,mg).Note thatthese A voluntaryfootnotepresentstheam sold, e.g.,“*Amountindrymi (g A mandatoryfootnotelinkstheabsolutevalues Absolute valuesare % DVforanynutrientthatis declar Calories fromfat(ifdeclar Calories, maybedeclared. Additional nutrients Core informationisdeclared(Caloriesand13nutrients), Complete nutritioninformation, Prepared orcombinedfood: Food assold
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prepared food not declaredfortheprepar Serving SizeandSub-Headings
ed forthefoodassold), L ABELLING ABELLING prepared)” of productassold)”,“(‘Prepared’ Sub-Headings (naming theservingsize)prepared”. with thestatement“ Food asprepared Food assold for thepreparedfood. There aretwoservingsizedeclarations:forthefoodassold,and format. andEnglishformatsbilingual French Unilingual Vertical displayofnutritioninformation. in ametricunit(2 x”. Seetheasteriskattached of bothvariationsareprovided.
absolute values(g,mg)and%DV, valueofthepreparedproduct. Fo (e.g., cakemix)ora ed asa%DVforthefoodsold,and Requiring Preparation ount ofnutrientsprovidedbythe T al Format–FoodsRequiringPreparation OOLKIT values representthenutrient contentofthe is declared in a consumer friendly measure (1 is declaredinaconsumerfriendlymeasure value of the added eggs andmilk,notthenutrient valueoftheaddedeggs (next lineofinformation) nd, SEPTEMBER is declared inaconsumerfriendlymeasure, is declared ed orcombinedfood. inbrackets). about (namingtheservi , mg)declaredintheNFTtoproductas combined food ismodifiedslightlydependingon
to the“fat”declaration. or adescriptionofthefoodas r example,inthecaseofa –“Amount”,“(description added
ng size)”or“about ingredientsin added st )
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½ cup skim milk”. (Note ½ cup skim milk”. is declared as a heading of a is declared as a heading in brackets). in brackets). nd, serving size for the in a consumer friendly measure (1 in a consumer friendly one
ombined food There is declared in a metric unit (2 The c in a consumer friendly column of information, measure only, e.g., “With serving size declaration.) – It is not part of the Same as Dual Format – Foods Requiring Preparation for prepared foods.
Size Serving Nutrients and Footnotes
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HealthCanadaisproposingtoamendtheRegul * avarietypackof Examples include 2. 1. containing anassortmentoffoods The Aggregate Format–Different KindsofFoods The Aggregate When maythisformatbeused? prepackaged product. formatprovidesnutritioninformati The Aggregate Purpose: Foods of Kinds – Different Format Aggregate D-20 Format– TheAggregate 1. When isthisformatoptional? 2. The Aggregate Format– TheAggregate 2.
for eachfood. (e.g., multi-packs)tousenot onlyanAggregat [B.01.406(3)(a)]. the informationforserving a servingconsistsofonlyonethefoods,and the Standard,Horizontalor Kinds ofFoodsbuttheformatis The nutritioninformation more thanonefood containing an is Formats [B.01.406(4)]. may alsobepresentedasasinglecompositeva each ingredientor acheeseandcrackersnackkit. Examples include orfoods separately packagedingredients
not When mustthisformatNOTbeused? Standard, HorizontalorLine In thesecases,thenutritioninformation include frozenices,suchasfreeziepopsandpopsicles. serving size,energy,andcorenutrientsis which aservingconsistsofonlyonethefoods,andinformation forthe Contrarily, thisformat
mandatory, asthenutrition info CFIA
N assortment offoodsthesametype, UTRITION food usingtheAggregateFormat–Differ . Examplesincludeaboxofvariety c may Different KindsofFoods Different KindsofFoods L may not ABELLING ABELLING Linear Formats[B.01.406(2)]. besetoutforeachfoodusingt of thesametype,forwhich: granolabarsorchocolatebars.* size, energy,orcorenutrients ar Formats[B.01.406(3)(b)].
not beusedforanassortmentofsimilarfoods
mandatory inthesecases, T rmation mayalsobesetout OOLKIT shall be
on fortwoormorefoodsingredientsina that areintendedtobeeatentogether thesameforeachfood.Examples is mandatory e Format but also individual Standard Formats e Formatbutalsoindividual SEPTEMBER ations toallowthese lue usingtheStandard,HorizontalorLinear MAY MAY Thenutritioninformationmaybesetoutfor set outasforonefoodusingthe beusedforaprepackagedproduct beusedforapackagecontaining when atypical servingconsistsof hocolates oratrayofmixednuts. foraprepackagedproduct ent KindsofFood,buttheformat isdifferent he AggregateFormat–Different as thenutritioninformation for theentireproductusing assortments offoods for eachfood .
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at – Different Kinds r the individual foods. 2005
Different Kinds of Kinds Different be used for this multi- pack of not Foods may frozen ices, where each frozen ice is one serving of food and the nutrient information for all the frozen ices is the same. The Aggregate Kinds of Format – Different The Aggregate Kinds of – Different Format of granola suitable for this multi-pack Foods is a single serving and has a bars. Each bar is unique nutrient profile. This snack ensemble may use the Aggregate This snack ensemble may use the Aggregate present Format – Different Kinds of Foods to the nutrition information fo Use of the Aggregate Form of Foods is optional. The Aggregate Kinds of Format – Different Foods may be used to provide nutrition Use of information for each type of chocolate. the Aggregate Format – Foods is optional X
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ofPresentationmaybeused * AlternativeMethods when: of thesametype, Level 1 Hierarchy ofFormats/Dec Aggregate Format –DifferentKinds ofFood D-22 Level 2
the informationforservingsize, energyorcorenutrients a serving consists of only one of the foods,and ofonlyone ofthe a servingconsists Different KindsofFood
Aggregate Format figures 10.1–10.6
CFIA Bilingual AggregateFormat–Different KindsofFood Bilingual
N UTRITION Alternative Methods ofPresentation* Alternative Methods figures 11.5–11.6 L ABELLING ABELLING or or ision Tree(B.01.457) T only OOLKIT Bilingual AggregateFormat Bilingual for prepackaged products containing an assortment offoods for prepackaged containingan products Different KindsofFood figures 11.1–11.4 SEPTEMBER isdifferent
for theindividual foods
3. 2. 1. Steps: 1. Steps:
All 1 Within desiredformat, Manufacturer may May chooseany next level. before proceedingto must beexhausted the package. of continuous surface 15% ADSand1 of formatthatwillfiton choose largestversion 11. choose format10or version. st level options options level
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e values (g, mg) and 2005
. ; in brackets; same units as ; in brackets; same
at – Different Kinds of Foods nd packaged ingredients) and Calories and nutrients), may use . Vertical presentation of information. of information. Vertical presentation and English formats and Unilingual French bilingual format information for Presentation of nutrition more than 1 food are expressed as The serving sizes measures (1 consumer friendly metric units (2 Notice how the net quantity declaration). out in the two serving sizes are set examples. for 2 Complete nutrient information is given or more foods (absolut % DV) Additional information may be declared. Additional information may be declared. the first All nutrition information provided for in food must also be provided for all food(s) the same units. Core information is declared (Calories and Core information is declared (Calories 13 nutrients)
foods or separately SEPTEMBER iteria for both the Aggregate Form may declare “0” for 7 or more of – Different Kinds of Foods – Different OOLKIT T ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
Simplified Aggregate Format (prepackaged foods containing an assortment of a CFIA Simplified Aggregate Format Prepackaged foods that meet the cr the Simplified Format (foods that of Foods Kinds Different Format – of the Aggregate Major Features D Has the Correct Format Been Used?
slices ofbreadorfor1tabl –DifferentAmounts ofFood The DualFormat The useoftheseformatsisalwaysoptional. dessert: 1 tablespoon (15ml),½ cup(125 ml). units ofmeasurement.Forexample,apples more thanoneamountorservingsize.Forinstanc These formatsmaybeusedwheneveritissuitable When maytheseformatsbeused? Dual Format –Different Amounts ofFood D-24
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N UTRITION espoon and½cupofapplesauce. L ABELLING ABELLING T
OOLKIT auce maybeusedasbothacondimentand auce may beusedtoprovideinformationfor1and2 SEPTEMBER e, foodsmayhavedifferentusesor to providenutritioninformationforafoodin
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level options
st next level. version. of return to Hierarchy Format for Standard/Horizontal/ Linear Formats. choose format 12 or 13. choose largest version of format that will fit on ADS and 1 15% continuous surface of the package. must be exhausted before proceeding to May choose either If no version fits, Manufacturers may Within desired format, All 1 2005
Steps: 1. 2. Steps: 1. 2. 3.
figures 13.1–13.4 Bilingual Dual Format Different Amounts of Foods SEPTEMBER Decision Tree (B.01.458) (B.01.458) Tree Decision OOLKIT T figures 13.5–13.6 Bilingual Dual Format Different Amounts of Food
or
ABELLING L Foods UTRITION UTRITION N Dual Format
figures 12.1–12.6 Different Amounts of CFIA Level 2 Level 1 Food of Amounts – Different Dual Format Hierarchy of Formats / of Formats Hierarchy D Has the Correct Format Been Used?
Major FeaturesoftheDualFor D-26
For otheramountsoffood:
% DVforanynutrientthatis declar Calories fromfat(ifdeclar Calories, CFIA
N UTRITION
L Serving SizeandHeadings Nutrient Declarations ABELLING ABELLING
mat –DifferentAmountsofFood ed forthefoodassold), amount offood. absolute values(g,mg)and% First amountofFood Metric measures consumer friendlymeasures. Sub-Headings: Includeallservingsoffooddeclaredin to thefirstservingoffooddeclared.) food, declaredasaconsumerfriendlymeasure(1 forthe There is1servingsizedeclaration format. andEnglishformatsbilingual French Unilingual Vertical displayofnutritioninformation. Additional informationmaybedeclared. Core informationisdeclared(Caloriesand13nutrients) metric unit(2 T ed asa%DVforthefoodsold. OOLKIT nd, inbrackets).(Theprimaryservingcorresponds SEPTEMBER may alsobeprovidedintheheadings. : Complete nutritioninformation, DV, areprovidedforthefirst
primary serving of st ) and in a
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of measure of a food. For of measure of a food. ities to whiten coffee or may be reconstituted ities to whiten coffee to provide nutrition information for a food in to provide nutrition ood may be used to provide information for 1 and
SEPTEMBER espoon (15 ml), ½ cup (125 ml). espoon (15 ml), ½ fferent uses or different units fferent uses or different OOLKIT T ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
The Aggregate Amounts of F Format – Different 2 slices of bread or 1 tablespoon and ½ cup of condensed milk. CFIA more than one amount, to reflect di more than one amount, milk may be used in small quant example, evaporated Aggregate Format – Different Amounts of Food be used? these formats When may be used whenever it is suitable These formats may and used as a beverage, e.g., 1 tabl and used as a beverage, is always optional. The use of these formats D Has the Correct Format Been Used?
Level 1 Hierarchy ofFormats/Dec Aggregate Format –DifferentAmountsofFood D-28 Level 2
Different AmountsofFoods Aggregate Format figures 14.1–14.6 CFIA
N UTRITION Bilingual Aggregate Format Bilingual Different AmountsofFood L ABELLING ABELLING figures 15.5–15.6
or ision Tree(B.01.459) T OOLKIT SEPTEMBER Bilingual AggregateFormat Bilingual
Different AmountsofFood figures 15.1–15.4
3. 2. 1. Steps: 2. 1. Steps:
All 1 Within desired Manufacturer may If no version fits, If noversionfits, May chooseeither next level. before proceedingto must beexhausted of thepackage. continuous surface 15% ADSand1 format thatwillfiton largest versionof format, choose 15. choose format14or Formats. Horizontal/ Linear Standard/ of Formatfor return toHierarchy version. st level options options level
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nd . 2005 d French tables and d French tables and
in metric units (2 in metric
and ) st Presentation of nutrition information for Presentation of nutrition size of a food. more than 1 serving an Unilingual English bilingual table. all amounts of foods The serving size for to the appropriate appear as headings columns of information is The serving size for all amounts of food expressed as a consumer friendly measure (1
Headings Serving Size and ood must also be provided for all food(s) in the ood must also be provided for all food(s) all foods (absolute values (g, mg) and % DV) SEPTEMBER Format – Different Amounts of Food Amounts Different Format – OOLKIT T ABELLING L
UTRITION UTRITION N
same units. Core information is declared (Calories and 13 nutrients) Core information is declared (Calories Additional information may be declared. the first f All nutrition information provided for Complete nutrient information is given for Complete nutrient information is given
CFIA Nutrients of the Aggregate Major Features
E Available Display Surface (ADS)
.9 .9 16 .. 13 )...... 5 001]...... 1 ...... 19 g)...... 22 tamper seals)tamper ...... 8 g) ...... 21 [B.01. s)...... 9 rface (ADS es...... 14 ...... 17 ...... 25 chip ba ring ADS ...... 26 bread ba Retail - Rigid Plastic Containers...... 27 tear strips, heat seal Packag Surfaces...... 12 ing ...... 18 Gusset Surface” Bottom terial...... 11 Definition of ADS ssets ...... 21 ts ...... 1 ble Display Su l Seam (e.g., (e.g., plastic al...... 15 ck, cut line, idance on Measu s ...... 2 de of Clear of de with Inset with Flat with Flat s...... 3 ent Packag on Non-ADS “Continuous with no Gu Packaging Ma ng Materi aged Produc ontainer ontainer ges...... 20 ...... 10 ” ...... 10 bol ...... ookie ...... 23 nds Tags ...... 4 Most Pre-pack Ornamental C Decorative C
Bags – Flat Pouch Bags – C Bags – Stand-up Pouch Bags – Flat with Back Centra UPC Sym Bacon Packa Bags – with Gathered Ends Gable E Gathered Ends of Curves...... “Eye Spot Labelling Information Lids...... Paper Labels on the Insi Ridges in Packagi Very Small Areas of Windows and Transpar Bags – Stand-up Pouch Baked Goods – Fresh, Not Packaged at Areas Destroyed Upon Opening (e.g., Table E1: Definition of Availa Table E2: Summary – Gu General Calculation Rules: A General Calculation Bag Closures (e.g., zip lo
Forms...... 6 4. for Different Packaging TypesMethods Calculation ...... 20
2. Somethe AreaCalculations Mathematical Geometric of for 3. GuidanceMeasuring on ADS...... 8 1. Calculating Available Display Surface (ADS) ...... 1 Section E Section Surface Display Available (ADS)
Bars – Foil Wrapped or Similar Material (e.g., energy bar)...... 28 Bars – Paper Label Over Foil Wrap (e.g., candy bar)...... 29 Bottles and Jars – Regular Cylindrical...... 30 Bottles and Jars – Non-Uniform, Sold by Volume ...... 31 Bottles and Jars – Non-Uniform, Sold by Weight...... 33 Cans – Metal Cans Paper Labels (e.g., soup can)...... 35 Cans – Cardboard or Metal Cans with Plastic Lid (e.g., hot chocolate, mixed nuts) ...... 35 Cans – Flat with Print Directly on Can (e.g., sardines, ham)...... 36 Cardboard Cartons – Milk or Juice...... 37 Catch Weight Meat Products of Similar Size and Form...... 38 Egg Cartons...... 39 Frozen Foods – Foil Container, Plastic or Cardboard Lid (e.g., frozen cake)...... 40 Frozen Foods – Foil Container, Plastic or Cardboard Lid and Overwrap ...... 41 Multi-Pack with Dropped Units/Plastic Cups (e.g., multi-pack of pudding) ...... 42 Multi-Pack – Transparent Cellophane Wrapper over Fully Labelled Individual Units...... 43 Pillow Package...... 44 Tetra Pak...... 45 Tubs – Printed Plastic (e.g., yogurt, margarine)...... 46 Tubs – Plastic with Paper Labels (e.g., deli tubs with stickers)...... 47 Tubs – Cardboard (e.g., ice cream) ...... 48 Wrappers, Tube Shapes ...... 49
Table E3: Summary – Calculating ADS for Different Packaging Types ...... 50
Note: The three tables in this section, which summarize the information about calculating ADS, are repeated in the special pull-out section of this toolkit, Section K – Tools and Templates.
Table E1: Definition of Available Display Surface (ADS) Table E2: Summary – Guidance on Measuring ADS Table E3: Summary – Calculating ADS for Different Packaging Types
E Available Display Surface (ADS)
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: is available to support labelling is available to support ample, the Standard Format is includes e, than the Bilingual Horizontal Format out or easily viewed by the purchaser under a specific NFT. See the preceding chapter, a specific NFT. See the preceding ents of the product do not leak or are not container is opened, except if the product is han smaller versions of a given format. han smaller versions of a given format. ccasion (single serving containers); and ilable Display Surface Display ilable of a package and y the most desirable NFT formats. SEPTEMBER abel cannot be physically applied; ermined by numerical calculation.ermined by numerical ause the choice of a NFT format and its size are based, in part, ause the choice of a NFT format and e the most legible. For ex Display Surface is a pivotal concept in the application of the OOLKIT T is the surface of a food package that is the surface of a total surface
ABELLING L Hierarchy of Formats. excludes: UTRITION UTRITION N
intended to be eaten at a single eating o any area where information cannot be legibly set any part of a label that is destroyed when the the area occupied by the Universal Product Code (UPC) symbol. the bottom of the package as long as the cont any area of the package where a l damaged if the product is turned over. customary conditions of purchase; The largest versions are more desirable t The largest versions are more desirable The most “desirable” formats ar considered more and hence more desirabl readable, and must always be given first consideration.
CFIA Smaller packages may display smaller versions of Section D, for a General Calculation Rules: A Definition [B.01.001] of ADS Most Pre-packaged Products The ADS is defined as the The ADS Available Display Surface Available Display 1. Calculating the Ava the 1. Calculating is usually det information. The ADS The calculation of the Available nutrition labelling requirements, bec on the ADS of the package. In general, large packages must displa E Section Surface Display Available (ADS) E Available Display Surface (ADS)
The container ontheleftisan The container The ADSisthetotalareaofbottomanornament Containers Ornamental E-2 considered anornamentalcontainerasithas container ofaproduct[B.01.001]. be adecorativeornamentandissold that, becauseofanydesignappearingonitssurfac any promotionaloradvertisingmaterialthereon Definition: Universal ProductCode(UPC)symbolisexcludedfromtheADS. the tagattachedtoornament
An An CFIA ornamental container
N UTRITION L ornamental container.Thecont ABELLING ABELLING al container,whicheverisgreater.Theareaoccupiedbythe as adecorativeornamentinadditiontobeingsoldasthe as is acontainerthat,exceptfo
T OOLKIT a labelaffixedtothetopofcontainer. (other thanatrademarkorcommonname)and SEPTEMBER e orbecauseofitsshapetexture,appearsto al containerorthetota ainer ontherightisnolonger r thebottom,doesnotcontain l areaofbothsides
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ontainers are usually ontainers are usually ainers must be substantial ainers must be substantial ines). On the other hand, ines). On the other e because they are not sturdy e because they are and a decorative container. and a decorative There are no special exemptionsThere are no special for ded life, as they are reusable. Decorative ded life, as they are This decorative valentine box is not an to any ornamental container and is not subject to ADS. special considerations with respect the food). Ornamental c the food). Ornamental chocolates (e.g., for Valentine’schocolates (e.g., for Day) are
ass (e.g., candy-filled figur SEPTEMBER pleasing, are usually not reusabl pleasing, are usually ther than ornamental. ther than ornamental. aged upon opening. Ornamental cont aged upon opening. OOLKIT T between an ornamental container between an ornamental decorative containers. ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
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A distinction must be made A distinction must cookie tins), plastic or gl made of metal (e.g., cardboard boxes for fabric-covered or embossed normally considered decorative ra Decorative Containers: Ornamental Containers Versus Decorative Containers measuring the ADS of Ornamental containers haveOrnamental containers the potential for an exten aesthetically containers, although get torn or dam enough and often on their own merit (i.e., without enough to be sold E Available Display Surface (ADS)
on smallerpackageswheretheuseofalternateme Tags maybeusedonornamentalcontainers,pa Tags E-4 exemption (<100cm The smallpackage cheeses inameshbagandfoil-wrappedmilk mightbelabelledwithataginclude Foods which format maybeused The NutritionFactstablemay includetheareaoccupiedby ADS doesnot tag attachedtoapackagewhichlabelcannot The definitionofADS,assetoutinSectionB.01. Formats, andfortheAggregateForm preceding chapterfordecisiontr
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N UTRITION [B.01.454-B.01.459andB.01.461B.01.464]. appear oneithersideofatagand L ABELLING ABELLING ees forStandard/Horizontal/Lin at —DifferentKindsofFood.) 2 ADS)doesnotapplytotags. T OOLKIT the UniversalProductCode(UPC)symbol. chocolate Eastereggsinameshbags. 001, statesthatthetota oils inornamentalbottles,waxed-encasedsmall be physicallyappliedisconsideredADS.The SEPTEMBER thods ofpresentationis ckages towhichalabelcannotbeaffixedand ear Formats,forSimplified any version(size)ofasuitable l areaofbothsidesa permitted.(Seethe
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Excluded from ADS upside down for single serving containers) applied legibly set out or easily viewed bottom, if product leaks or is damagedbottom, if product leaks if opened (except area destroyed when cannot be physically area where a label cannot bearea where information UPC top sides UPC UPC
• • • • • • • • • y. See the Table E3: Summary of ADS for Different y. See the of ADS for Table E3: Summary
., not ornamental containers, packages that cannot affix lies to products using and the standard/horizontal/linear SEPTEMBER Included in ADS Included Display Surface (ADS) [B.01.001] (ADS) [B.01.001] Display Surface OOLKIT T sides), whichever is bigger may be used.) appropriate format damaged or leak if turned upside damaged or leak if turned down both sides of tag (size) of an (However, any version total area of package include bottom if product will not be (both area of tag total area of bottom or
• • • • •
ABELLING L simplified format families, and in some instances, on products displaying an aggregate format – different kinds of food. (See in Sections Decision Trees D and G.) Packaging Types. a label, or small packages), then this rule does not appl UTRITION UTRITION N Package TypePackage
containers label cannot be applied which alternate methods of presentation apply** for ornamental for packages to which a for small packages to
• • • Ornamental Containers Ornamental Containers Tags* All Packages CFIA ** Note: of presentation app Use of alternate methods * Note: products (i.e If tags are used on other pre-packaged Definition of Available Table E1: E Available Display Surface (ADS)
Mathematical Calculations fortheArea ofSome 2. E-6
W Geometric Forms CD CFIA
B N UTRITION B B A L d H H H L ABELLING ABELLING
T OOLKIT
SEPTEMBER Area =base(B)xheight(H) Parallelogram: Area =length(L)xwidth(W) Rectangle: top and/orbottomofcan. with plasticlidsorcansthatarelabelledonthe considered ADS.Thereareexceptionsforcans heightofcanxcircumference Note: Onlythesidesofaregulartincanare Area of sides=2 • Cylinder (can): Area = Circle: Area = Trapezoid: Area = Triangle: • B base ( Area oftopandbottom=2( A r 2
+ 2
× B 2 ) height H
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2 rs r
B 2 B [R1+R2] S B
2 r B of Conical Frustum (e.g. sides of plastic • Area of base = Box: and Total Area = ( front and back) + (top bottom) + (2 sides) = 2(Ll + Lh + hl) Cone: of cone + Area of base Total Area = Area • Area of cone = Pyramid with a square base (4 sides): of base Total Area = Area of 4 triangles + Area • Area of 4 triangles (sides) = • Area of base = b Prism Total Area = ends (2 triangles) + sides (2 rectangles) + base • ends (2 triangles) = Area of • sides (2 rectangles) = Ll x 2 Area of • Area of base (1 rectangle) = Lb Area of sides = R1 = large radius R2 = small radius S=slant Sphere: Area = 4 Sides
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OOLKIT T 1 ll R L 2 R hs ABELLING L B UTRITION UTRITION N H
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E Available Display Surface (ADS)
tobeeatenbyonepers reasonably expected considered ADS,unlesstheproductisasingle- Areas ofpackagingthataredestroyeduponopening seals tamper –e.g.,tearstrips, Opening Upon Destroyed Areas GuidanceonMeasuringADS 3. E-8
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N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT on duringasingleeatingoccasion.) serving package(i.e.,t
SEPTEMBER considered ADS. Areas destroyeduponopeningarenot (e.g., tearstrips,tamperseals)arenot
he entirecontentscanbe
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oping curves that may 2005
S. However, gently sl The gentle curves on this package are included in the ADS. heat seals and the area past these closures (area area past these heat seals and the ng appears directly on the package), are considered ng appears directly on the package),
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ABELLING L
UTRITION UTRITION N
CFIA support a label or printed information (if printi support a label or printed information ADS. The acute curves on this package are not considered ADS. Curves not considered AD Acute curves on rigid packaging are often cut off when opening the package.) opening the package.) often cut off when Bag Closures — zip lock, cut line, heat seals include zip locks, cut lines, or The ADS does not
E Available Display Surface (ADS)
The areawithinthewidthofey trigger thecuttingprocess.On oblongspot,isprint An “eyespot”,usuallyadark Certain packagingprocessesuseanelectroniceyeto “Eye Spot” E-10 considered ADSunlesslabelinformation(mandat Gabled endsofpackaging,suchasthosefound Ends Gable instructions, orcodingwouldnotcausethisareatobeconsideredADS. (e.g., However, publicserviceinformation
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N UTRITION L thefinalpackageeyespotisusuallypresentonseams. ABELLING ABELLING e spot,thewholelengthofpac T Kids HelpPhone),recycleinformation,opening OOLKIT on milkcartonsandcookiebags,arenot ed ontothecontinuousfilmoflabellingmaterialto
ory ornon-mandatory)appear SEPTEMBER ADS. Seeaboveforexceptions. Gables aregenerallynotconsidered cut packagingmaterialto
kage, isnotconsideredADS. thecorrectlength. s intheseareas.
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of a tube of cookie of a tube of cookie 2005
printing is not legible at time of sale. printing is not legible amples include the end of a role of amples include the tten material impossible to read, this area is impossible to tten material
of a bread bag, gathered ends of a bread bag, gathered then the whole area is considered ADS. Note that then the whole area The presence of a sticker over the gathered The presence of a sticker over the gathered packaging renders the whole area ADS.
of cheese packaged in a paper overwrap. of cheese packaged SEPTEMBER aged tube of ground beef. aged tube of ground OOLKIT even if the sticker is small. Ex even if the sticker T ABELLING whole area, L UTRITION UTRITION The NFT should not be placed in gathered areas where be placed in gathered areas where The NFT should not N
CFIA Gathered packaging material is not considered ADS. Gathered packaging material is not Gathered Ends of Packaging Material material isWhen packaging wri making any gathered, not considered ADS. Examples include the end not considered ADS. dough or gathered ends of a prepack dough or gathered is covered by a flat sticker, However, if this area ADS includes the biscuits or cookies and the back of a round biscuits or cookies Note: E Available Display Surface (ADS)
cannot belegiblysetoutorviewedthebotto include areasofthepackagewherealabelcannot For somepackagingtypes,certainsurfacesoft Surfaces on Non-ADS Information Labelling E-12 applied tothetopofametalcan,thenth example, thetopandbottomofmetalcansarenot oropeninginstruct Phone), recycleinstructions, surfaces (otherthantheUPC codeorcodinginfo leak ifturnedupsidedowntoviewtheNFT.
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N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING e top of the can is considered ADS. e topofthecanisconsidered T OOLKIT
However, iflabellinginformationexistsonthese m ofapackageiftheproductwouldbedamagedor he packagearenotconsideredADS.Thismay ions), thentheseareasbecomeADS.For
rmation, publicservice be physically applied or where information bephysicallyappliedorwhere consideredADS.However,ifastickeris SEPTEMBER the entirebottomof are placedonthebottomofthisbakedproduct, andotherlabelinginformation Since theNFT this areahasbeenlabelled. The topofthecanisconsideredADSbecause announcements (e.g.,Kids announcements product becomesADS.
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Sides less than 10 mm wide, sides with spirals or Sides less than 10 In some cases, very small caps of bottles are In some cases, very small caps of bottles ed ADS. However, raised areas and ridges that and ridges that However, raised areas ed ADS. Note: surface and, considered very small areas of continuous consequently, not ADS. SEPTEMBER
OOLKIT T
ABELLING L unless include the sides of lids with spirals or grooves. include: not not UTRITION UTRITION N
raised ridges there is labelling in the ridged areas sides <10 mm if no print information is in this area
CFIA ADS does interfere with labelling are excluded from ADS. interfere with labelling small lids are also excluded. grooves, and very ADS includes the entire lid (top and sides). ADS does Lids consider and tubs are generally Lids on jars E Available Display Surface (ADS)
ridges andunevensurfacingofthesepanels.Ot thew are occupiedbythepaperlabelincludes When paperlabelsareontheinsideofaclearpa Packages Clear of Inside the on Labels Paper E-14 not consideredADS. the bottomcups, be almostimpossibletoplaceaninnerpaperlabelin of thelidareconsideredADS. In thecaseofthiseggcarton,entiretopandsides calculated asthoughtheydidhaveaninnerpaperlabel.
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N UTRITION half oftheeggcartonis However,sinceitwould L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT hole panel.Thereisnoconsiderationfor her panels that do not have inner paper labels are her panelsthatdonothaveinnerpaperlabels ckaging material,thentheADSofpanelsthat SEPTEMBER
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cases, these areas are cases, these areas label or to print on the label or to
are formed. In these are formed. In these it impossible to affix a it impossible Ridged area is considered ADS, as it is possible to Ridged area is considered ADS, as print on this area. ADS, as the The bottom of this can is not considered circle, make it multiple ridges, key, and raised impossible to label. ridging will support a paper label and in some ridging will support
SEPTEMBER he ridges are not considered ADS. he ridges are not considered OOLKIT T ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
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ridged sections. In these cases, t ridged sections. In repeated cases, closely However, in other takes place before the ridges processes, the printing considered ADS. Ridges in Packaging Material make packaging may cases, ridges in the In certain E Available Display Surface (ADS)
depending ontheprecisionoft enoughforthemachinetoregister.As significant Since theUPCcodeisamachine-readablebar the areaoccupiedbyadditionalUPCs the calculationsforADS[B.01.001].However,if Codeorbarcode)is The UPC(UniversalProduct UPC Symbol E-16 is excludedfromADS. The entireboxenclosingtheUPC enclosed inabox,onlytheareacoveredby When theUPCisenclosedinabox,entirebox larger, ormore,thanthestandardsize. materials causeinktospread.Consequently
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L he printingprocess.Some ABELLING ABELLING T would OOLKIT , onsomepackagingtheUPCcodemaybe200% code,thedefinition actual UPCisdeduct be included in the ADS calculation. beincludedintheADScalculation. theUPCispresentonlabelmorethanonce, notconsideredADSandmustbeincludedin aresult,thesizeofUPCcodemayvary is excluded from ADS. When the UPC is not isexcludedfromADS.WhentheUPCnot SEPTEMBER outer characters. from ADS.Thearea only theareacoveredbyUPCisexcluded When thereisnoboxsurroundingtheUPC, printing processesandpackaging between lines mustbe between lines ed fromtheADS. of theUPCincludes
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” date are considered very small areas of continuous space” angles on package corners,angles on package very possible and impractical to apply label information apply label information and impractical to possible
included in the ADS calculation. SEPTEMBER
ion of ADS, e.g., folded tri ion of ADS, e.g., folded e containers are “very small OOLKIT ap and the area for the “Best Before T
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CFIA On this milk carton, both the c continuous surfaces and therefore, not small caps or lids. small caps or lids. The small folded corners on thes and are not considered ADS. Very Small Areasof “ContinuousSurface” “continuous surfaces”Very small where it is im may be exempted from the calculat may be exempted E Available Display Surface (ADS)
with noinnercovering,thentheempt covering widowsinpieandcandyboxes,areconsi Flexible orrigidtransparent Packaging and Transparent Windows E-18 Open Window–notincludedinADS ADS Covered window–considered
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N UTRITION packaging materials,suchasthosefoundonbaconpackagesor L ABELLING ABELLING y window ADS. isnotconsidered
T OOLKIT SEPTEMBER dered ADS.However,ifthewindowisopen
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Exclude from ADS legibility when label is printed directly on package the UPC caps, folded corners opening) already labelled information is not The NFT should not be in legible. this area. very small lids with no label information sides with spirals that inhibit legibility. or groves sides <10 mm wide. top – raised ridges – unless already printed ridges that will not support a label or interfere with entire box containing UPC code in the case of non-boxed area covered by UPC, only whole area if not practical to be labelled, e.g. small open window area destroyed bag closure off when cut (area usually area past bag closure sharp acute curves length of package, if not eye spot and area whole whole area unless already printed excluded from ADS as the These areas are
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with labelling may support a label sticker appears, even if the sticker covers only a small portion of the gathered material. support a label plastic covered window ridges that don’t interfere tightly repetitive ridging that gentle curves that may
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Package Area Package CFIA Very small areas of continuous surface Windows Ridges UPC code Label info. on non ADS tin can) areas (e.g. top of Lids - jars, tubs Gathered Ends Covered Covered Gathered Ends by a Sticker - e.g., roll of cookies Eye Spot Gable Ends bags Gathered ends of Areas Destroyed upon Areas Destroyed upon Opening - e.g., tamper seals, tear strips Bag Closures - Zip Lock, Cut Line, Heat Seal Curves ADS on Measuring Summary – Guidance Table E2: E Available Display Surface (ADS)
is notincludedinADS. of thepackage,allowingconsum On thispackageofbacon,atr ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Front+Back Packages Bacon 4. CalculationMethodsfor DifferentPackaging Types E-20 package. ADS isstillgrantedforanareaequi composition ofthebaconfromt In thispackage,thebaconisplacedinsucha
glued seams an areathewidthofonebacons UPC
: Therequirementtoprovideatranspar A: Whyistheareaof1baconsliceexcludedfromADS? Q: You asked? CFIA area isnotavailableforlabelling. a CFIArequirementsetout inMeat
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ansparent areathewidt L he frontwindowofthe ABELLING ABELLING valent tothewidthofonebacon er toevaluatethelean/fatcompositionofbacon.Thisarea lice thelengthofpackage T OOLKIT
way thattheconsumer InspectionManual.Consequently, this SEPTEMBER ent areathewidthofonebaconsliceis h of one bacon slice is provided ontheback h ofonebaconsliceisprovided package. Nevertheless,anexemptionfrom slice thewholelengthof may evaluatethefat/lean
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t area at the bottom or sides of a bag SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T
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Q: What is a gusset? A: A gusset is a folded or pleated inse You asked? UTRITION UTRITION N
UPC glued seams closure (zip lock, cut line or heat seal) and the area past the closure (the area usually destroyed or cut away when the package is opened) UPC glued ends, back central glued ends, back central seam and “eye spot”, if present, length the area the whole to the of the package equal eye spot
CFIA ADS = Front + Back ADS does not include: Bag – Flat pouch without gussets Flat,Bags – Back SeamCentral bag e.g., chip ADS = Front + Back ADS does not include: E Available Display Surface (ADS) ADS includes thewholeendofbag. ADS includes End: D osnticue ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Sides+1End e.g., plasticbreadbags Ends Gathered Bags with E-22 be evaluatedonacase-by-case basis. Note: reading ofprintedmaterial. bag towherethegatheringstartsandobstructs the caseofbreadbags,orfromend Side areasaremeasuredfromcrusttoin Sides:
placed inthisarea.) bag (NotethattheNFTshouldnotbe the endofloaf area gatheredatthetwisttie orclip,from UPC Forgatheredbagsotherthanbreadbags,thesuitabi
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bread totheendof L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT SEPTEMBER lity oftheendbagasADSmust
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side gables smaller bottom panel bottom seam and UPC
CFIA Back: ADS includes the area from the bottom of bag closure to the top where it is covered by the (fold). Sides: ADS does Front: ADS includes of the the area from the bottom the closure folds over. bag to the top where Bottom: ADS does not include the seam and smaller bottom panel. Bag – Cookie + Sides + Bottom ADS = Front + Back ADS does not include:
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: Thetypical cookiebagisconstruct A: Whyisthesmallerpanelonbo Q: You asked? CFIA considered ADS. bottom panelisverynarrow.Verysmallcontinuoussurfacesarenot ADS?
N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT ed insuchamannerthatthesmaller ttom ofthecookiebagnotconsidered SEPTEMBER
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presents a large flat
Note that a very large flat inset gusset Note that a very be considered ADS as the area is very small considered ADS as it a bag with an inset gusset should be considereda bag with an inset gusset should be to read information, when the bag has been filled. to read information, when the bag has ll bag. The bottoms of some large bags flatten out ll bag. The bottoms of some large bags Bottom Bottom hand, may never be considered ADS because the hand, may never be considered ADS SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T
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glued seams inset gusset is small or deep. *bottom of bag if the in ADS would be included UPC
CFIA Front/Back The bottom of this small stand-up pouch would not is full. pleated shape when the package and the gusset retains its inset Front/Back Note: the bottom of The best way to determine whether easy to large flat areas of ADS that may support the other The bottoms of some small bags, on the inset pleated shape even when the package is full.area is small or because the bag retains would be The bottom of this large stand-up pouch surface when the bag has been filled. Stand-UpBags – Pouch with Inset Gusset + Back + Bottom* ADS = Front ADS does not include: ADS, is to evaluate the product as sold, i.e., a fu ADS, is to evaluate the product as sold, E Available Display Surface (ADS) ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Front+BackBottom Bottom Flat with Pouch Bags –Stand-Up E-26
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the area of the seal the area of the seal Section K – Tools and Templates plastic containers will usually support a paper plastic containers will usually support mper protection, exclude mper protection, exclude or packaged at retail, please see package and the bottom has been excluded from package and the t is not damaged when turned over t is not damaged and bottom join and seal and bottom join and
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the ADS calculation edging (extended areas) where the top edging (extended UPC – unless of the UPC is on the bottom bottom of container, if product is damaged when turned over if product is damaged when turned bottom of container, security seals: if the product is sealed for ta
the Correct Format Been Used? CFIA label. and/ For information on baked goods prepared ADS does not include Sides the sides of Note: The tightly repeated ridging on Top: ADS includes the area that can s ADS = Top + Sides (4) + Bottom, if produc (4) + Bottom, ADS = Top + Sides Baked Goods – Fresh, Not Packaged at Retail: Rigid Plastic Containers, e.g., “Clam Shells” E Available Display Surface (ADS)
while theothersideisnot. part oftheADS. information ispresent,thisareaconsidered labelling information. *Manufacturers oftenusetheflaptoprovide with printedinformati other sidehastheeyespot.Theseam seam/flap containsprintedinformationwhilethe In somecases,onesideofthecentral ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =EntirePackage e.g., energybars,granolaetc. Material Similar in orWrapped Wrapped Bars –Foil E-28 seams. packaging material,withendandcentral similar These barsareusuallywrappedinfoilor
central seam/flapifthereisnopr end seams UPC here.)*
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CFIA ADS = Entire paper label ADS does not include: Bars – Paper label over foil wrap bars e.g., Candy E Available Display Surface (ADS) Note: jars arenotconsideredADS. the jarsorbottlesandtheirlids.Thebottomsof these jarsandbottlesconsistsofthesides base tothebeginningof necked) isajarorbottlethatstraightfromthe shaped jarorbottle(e.g.,stubbyform,notlong For thepurposesofdeterminingADS,auniform Plastic Glass and Cylindrical Regular – Jars Bottles and E-30 surface and,consequently, notADS. Lid: Sides: ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Sides+Lid
ADS does and sides). theentirelid(top ADS includes theentireside,m ADS includes some lidsorlidareas UPC jar bottoms
Insomecases,verysmall caps ofbottles
grooves. sides oflidswithspiralsor information isinthisarea sides <10mmifnoprint labelling intheridgedareas raised ridges CFIA
not
N include: UTRITION unless the neck.TheADSof thereis
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Measurement of the 2005
ion when measuring the to measuring the ADS of ent packaging technology
jars in the previous section.) Volume lume of products sold by weight, to estimate lume of products sold by weight, to estimate ency (CFIA) developed a fair and consistent ency (CFIA) developed a fair and consistent alternative option zes in the market place.
ce of either using this alternative ADS by applied, such as shrink wrapping and plastic t, leading to inconsistent results. Consequently, t, leading to inconsistent results. Consequently, scribed in the regulations. If the second option is scribed in the regulations. If the second be taken into considerat shapes, not just the curr ne inspection activities. determining the ADS When ass and plastic bottles and all non-uniform shaped these containers. This option uses the SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T method of calculating ADS is an . (Please see the description of uniform ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
ADS by volume sold by volume CFIA jar shapes and si There is a proliferation of bottle and jars is difficul ADS on irregular shaped bottles and Inspection Ag Health Canada and the Canadian Food ADS of alternative method of estimating the and the actual vo quantity of products sold by volume, bottles and jars. an approximate ADS for non-uniform The area of a container where a label may be physically and paper labels that may be affixed to irregular andBottles Jars – Non-Uniform, Sold by non-uniform bottles and jars. The CFIA plans to use this method of estimating the ADS on non- non-uniform bottles and jars. The CFIA its routi uniform bottles and jars in carrying out has the choi of irregular shaped containers, industry as pre volume method or measuring the container in use by a company. The following rule applies to all non-uniform gl jars chosen, all packaging technology available must chosen, all packaging technology available Glass and Plastic E Available Display Surface (ADS) Volume ofContainer formula isused. whenthe suchastheareaofUPCcode, appliedtotheADScalculation, deductions are To calculatetheADSofanon-uniformbottleorjar, BasedontheDeclaredVolume ADS =Calculation E-32 Examples: > 250ml 150 ml-250 <
149ml smaller NFTs.SeeSectionD. choose oneoftheNFTsinlo The bottle’sADSisconsideredtobe100cm package” exemptionfromnutritionlabelling. Since thebottle’sADSisconsideredtobe<100cm The jar’sADSis200cm 250ml 500ml 500 mljar: 225 mlbottle: 125 mlbottle:
X100cm CFIA
N 2 UTRITION =200cm 2 , asdeterminedmathematically: L 2 ABELLING ABELLING
west level ofoptionsinthe west level 250ml vol. ofcontainer(ml) 100 cm < 100cm ADS T OOLKIT 2 (requires NFT) 2 2 (small package exemption) (smallpackage . ItwillrequireaNutritionFactslabel,andmay SEPTEMBER usethefollowingformula.Notethat,nofurther 2 , theproductissubjecttoa“small X100cm Hierarchy ofFormats 2
, i.e.,the
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Weight
y vary, the volumes of different products y vary, the volumes of different products example, a 450 g jar of coffee whitener isexample, a 450 g jar of coffee whitener artificial sweetener. Consequently, the ermined and the formula for non-uniform plastic bottles and all non-uniform shaped jars plastic bottles and jars in the previous sections.) jars in the previous SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T 100 g artificial sweetener and 450 g coffee whitener. 100 g artificial sweetener and 450 g ABELLING L . (See the description of uniform . (See the description volume of the container should be det shaped glass and plastic bottles and jars sold by volume should be applied. of the same weight may also vary. For of the same weight almost the same size as a 100 g jar of Since the density of different products ma Since the density of different products UTRITION UTRITION N
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by weight andBottles Jars – Non-Uniform, Sold by all non-uniform glass and This rule applies to ADS = Calculation Volume of the Container Based on the Measured Glass and Plastic E Available Display Surface (ADS) How todeterminetheADSofanonuniformbottle orjarsoldbyweight: E-34 NofurtherdeductionsareappliedtotheAD Note: 1. 3. 2.
Starting withanemptycontainer, section.) Apply theformulafor“BottlesandJars–Non- measure inmillilitres. Empty waterinto agraduatedcontainer(e.g CFIA
N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING fill the container with waterto fill thecontainerwith T OOLKIT SEPTEMBER S calculation,e.g.,deductionoftheUPC code. ., measuringcuporgraduatedcylinder)and Uniform, SoldbyVolume”.(Seepreceding 1cmbelowtherim.
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not the top or bottom SEPTEMBER unless ion other than coding or the OOLKIT T
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bottom of can UPC plastic lids UPC exceptions below) metal tops and bottoms of cans (see
CFIA include the top or bottom of the can can e.g. hot chocolate, mixed nuts, coffee ADS = Sides + Plastic Lid ADS does not include: Cans – Cardboard or MetalCans with Plastic Lid has been labelled with informat with labelling UPC symbol. In these cases, the area information is also included in the calculation of ADS. ADS = Sides ADS does not include: ADS includes area of the sides of a can but does the MetalCans – Cans with Paper Labels can e.g., soup
E Available Display Surface (ADS) sardine cans. cans ofham),butnotsidesslimsuchas thesidesoflargercans(suchas ADS includes ADS =top+bottomsides(onlargercans) label. Theinnercanisnolongercons Note: Sides e.g., sardines,ham onCan Directly Print with Cans –Flat E-36 ADS
UPC unavailable forlabelling areas withkeysthatmaymakethespace labelling information. ridges unlessthisareaisabletosupport sides ofsmallercans,e.g.,sardinecans does not Whenaflatcanisfurtherpackagedinbox
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The bottom is an area where many The bottom is an area where many cluded in the ADS for a number of reasons. cluded in the ADS for a number of reasons. SEPTEMBER at to the dairy. The top and bottom seams are formed at to the dairy. The top and bottom OOLKIT T ABELLING L
Milk cartons are delivered fl and heat-sealed during the filling process. bumpy, which is not conducive to clear seams come together and is consequently labelling. UTRITION UTRITION N
gable ends UPC bottom Before” date area) upper seal (“Best cap (when present)
A: The bottom of the milk carton is not in Q: Why is the bottom of the milk carton excluded from ADS? You asked?
CFIA Cardboard Cartons or – Milk Juice: Roof Panels ADS = Sides + Sloped ADS does not include: E Available Display Surface (ADS) ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Front*+Back* size suchasfrozenturkeys. not uniforminsizeandshape.Thispolicy packaging material,whileinothercasespaperlabel These products are individually shrink wrapped. In areindividuallyshrinkwrapped. These products e.g., porkhocks Form Size and of Similar Products Meat Catch Weight E-38 TheADSofthefrontpanelisequalto areaof *
panel of80%theproductsproduced.Thesa UPC sides
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L ABELLING ABELLING T does not OOLKIT me principle applies tothebackpanel. me principleapplies SEPTEMBER some casesthelabelisprinteddirectlyon s are applied. These products aresimilarbut s areapplied.Theseproducts thelargestonfront rectanglethatwillfit apply toproductsthatarehighlyvariablein
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(when the area contains written information) SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T
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bottom is inside of top, if no written information present top – indented area on some egg cartons UPC
of Top ADS = Top + Sides of Top + Inside ADS does not include: CFIA top cartons made of pulp, For egg cartons (flat foam or clear plastic), When may be printed on the inside of the lid. the inside of the lid contains any written the inside material, mandatory or promotional, of the lid is considered part of the Available Display Surface calculation. Egg Cartons
E Available Display Surface (ADS)
ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Top e.g., frozencake Lid Cardboard or Plastic Container, –Foil Goods Frozen E-40
You asked? You asked? ADS calculation. ADS calculation. area oftheUPC isnotsubtractedinthe non-ADS surface(i.e.,foilcontainer)the iftheUPCislocatedona UPC. However, foil container : Apaperlabelwillnotadheretothefo A: WhyisthefoilcontainerexcludedfromADS? Q:
environment. CFIA
N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT il duetothecondensationinfrozen SEPTEMBER
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foil container) the area of the
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Lid, whichever is larger Lid, whichever is
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UPC is not subtracted in the ADS calculation. UPC is not subtracted in the ADS calculation. overwrap or lid – whichever is smaller foil container. UPC. However, if the UPC is lo
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ADS does not include: ADS = Overwrap Frozen Goods – Foil Container, Plasticor Cardboard Lid and Overwrap lasagne e.g., cake, E Available Display Surface (ADS) ADS doesnotinclude: andVisualAreaof ADS =CommonPackaging Yogurt Multi-pack e.g., multi-packofpudding,multi- cups) (plastic Units Dropped with Multi-pack E-42 Boxed Multi-pack
The entiretopofthe Common Top: Dropped Units: Sides Bottom Dropped Units a continuoussurface. lidisconsidered consumed. Eachindividual the topisbrokenintosmallerunitsasit considered asinglecont considered ADS.However,itisnot box, but both thetopandsidesof ADS includes Common Top–Box: (i.e., iftheboxisopenended)
UPC areas notvisibleattimeofsale bottom ofdroppedunits
ADSdoes ADS does ADS includes ADS does ADS includes ADS does
not CFIA theendsifareabsent
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theareas visibleatthetimeofpurchase(sidesfacingout). theareas visibleatthetimeofpurchase (sidesfacingout). inuous surface,as L ABELLING ABELLING . pack ofyogurtwithcommonlid
T e notvisible(e.g.,areasfacing inwards). e notvisible(e.g.,areasfacinginwards). OOLKIT Dropped SEPTEMBER Units
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example, single serving example, single serving ideration is given to the ideration is given to ch individual unit is already riety of formats. For riety of formats. For ld individually and the same product may also be ld individually and visible through the outer packaging material. Two visible through the in multi-packs, special cons in multi-packs, special and SEPTEMBER is visible at the time of transparent outer packaging, as ea transparent outer OOLKIT T mmon name, ingredients, Section D, Has the Correct Format ABELLING L ) UTRITION UTRITION N
purchase (including: co etc.). The Nutrition Facts table, dealer identification, format may be choice of format and version (size) of based on the ADS of the individual unit. The NFT may appear on the individual units providing that all mandatory information The NFT may appear on the outer cellophane wrapper.The NFT may appear on the outer cellophane The choice of version (size) of format is format and package. (See based on the ADS of the total outer Decision Trees in Been Used?
CFIA required to be fully labelled with a NFT and is required to be fully options exist: labelling of the multi-packs with labelling of the multi-packs Multi-Pack – Transparent cellophane wrapper over fully labelled individual units Fully pre-packaged in a va units are sometimes sold units of juice in Tetra Pak containers may be so units of juice in Tetra 10 units, etc. of 3, 5, or sold in multi-packs both individually When product is sold
E Available Display Surface (ADS) calculation. 4 cm,whilethesidesofpillowpackage The sides of the pillow package ontheleftwoul The sidesofthepillowpackage ADS doesnotinclude ADS =Top+BottomSides>4cmwide Pillow Package E-44
UPC sides <4cmwide Sealed seams
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T ontherightwouldnotbeincludedinADS OOLKIT d beconsideredADSas SEPTEMBER they aregreaterthan
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top and back seams, unless printed top and back seams, unless printed information exists in these areas cellophane covering for straw UPC bottom top sides - folded corners (folded from the panel) straw top - foil or plastic covered spout or insertion area
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Tetra Pak of in a number packaging is available Tetra Pak shapes including sizes (volumes) and and octagonal box rectangular box shapes the following instructionsshapes. In general, ADS of Tetra Paks apply: for calculating the ADS = Top + Front + Back + Sides ADS does not include: E Available Display Surface (ADS) ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Lid+Sides e.g., yogurt,margarine Plastic Tubs –Printed E-46 includethebottomoftub. ADS doesnot Bottom: frustum (seesub-section2). To calculatetheareaofsidesatub,use ridges atthetopoftuband When calculatingtheADSofsidesaplastic Sides:
UPC lids –raisedlipandridges atthebase,ridges sides –curves bottom
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PlasticTubs – with Paper Label tubs with stickers. e.g., deli + Bottom ADS = Lid + Sides ADS does not include: E Available Display Surface (ADS) printed materialispresentinthisarea. it isdifficulttodeterminethetypeofplastic *Note: include areacoveredbytherimoflid.) conical frustum(seesub-section2).Includeonlyt To calculatetheareaofsidesaroundtub, Sides: rim isconstructedofcardboar onthelidof includethewideplasticrim ADS doesnot Lid: ADS doesnotinclude: ADS =Top+Sides e.g., icecream Tubs –Cardboard E-48
rim ofthelid sides -areacoveredbythe bottom UPC plastic lidrims,ifpresent*
Itisimpossibletoprintonsomeoftheplasti
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d, itisconsideredADS. L ABELLING ABELLING T used, plasticrimsarenotconsideredADSunless OOLKIT usethemathematicalformulaforareaofa he areavisibleattimeofpurchase(i.e.,donot SEPTEMBER cs usedintheconstructionoftheselidrims.As thisicecreamcontainer.*However,ifthe
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considered ADS. are SEPTEMBER th a flat sticker, the ends OOLKIT T : ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
central seam gathered ends of package* UPC
* are covered wi If gathered ends CFIA ADS = All sides ADS does not include Wrappers, Tube Shapes E Available Display Surface (ADS) Bags seam (e.g.,chipbag) Bags Bacon Packages Package Type Table E3:Summary–CalculatingADSforDifferentPackagingTypes Types Packaging of Different Overview E-50 plastic or sold byweight;glass Bottles/Jars plastic glass or sold byvolume; Bottles/Jars necks) bottles withlong (e.g., stubbybottles,not &plastic cylindrical, glass Bottles/Jars bar) foil wrap(e.g.,chocolate Bars (e.g., energybar) Bars containers) clear “ClamShell” retail (e.g.,rigidplastic Not baked&packagedat Baked Goods with flatbottom Bags inset gusset Bags gussets Bags Bags – Paperlabelover – Foilwrapped – Bread – Flat,back central – Stand-up pouch – Stand-up with – Flatpouch without – Cookie
– Irregular, – Irregular, – Regular CFIA – Fresh,
N UTRITION • sides (full entirepaperlabel • • entire wrapper • bottom (providing • sides • top • bottom • back • front bottom,ifinsetgusset • • back • front • back • front bottom–largestpanel • • sides front&backmain • +1end allsides • • back • front • back • front Included in ADS there arenofurthere.g.,UPC deductions, • forirregularbottles/jars empty container;measurevolumeandapplyrules • basedondeclared • lid(unlessexceptions • sold by volume sold byvolume apply) circumference) product) the will notdamage turning theproduct over readable information. can supporteasily only to bottom panels –topwraparea >250ml= • 150mlto250 =100cm • 100cm <149ml=less than • L ABELLING ABELLING volume net quantity; there arenofurther UPC netquantity;there deductions,e.g., T OOLKIT of 250ml container seeTableE2:BagClosures • • glued areas bottom–smallerpanel • attop sides–gabledareas • gatheredend,(fromcrusttoendofbag) • mark thelengthofbagcoveredbyeye • top,bottomandbackcentralseams • areawidthof1baconstripthewholelength • E2:Lids somelids:SeeTable • topandbottom at sides–curves • centralflap(bothsides)unlessalready printed • • end seams ridging,raisedareas,etc.thatwillnot supporta • tamperseal • • closure bottom–ifturningtheproductupside downwill • seeTableE2:BagClosures • • glued seams seeTableE2:BagClosures • front&back–gluedareas • willnot isdeepand bottom,ifinsetgusset • package label result indamagetotheproduct. information support easilyreadable SEPTEMBER 2
2 = small package exemption =smallpackageexemption (ml) X100cm Surfaces Excluded from ADS 2
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Excluded from ADS ADS from Excluded Surfaces labelling time of purchase (facing inward) legible printing (e.g., sardine cans) • cups dropped bottom with • areas that will not top – indented support container • foil container • foil • open ended windows • cups that are not visible at areas of dropped • bottom of cups • (unless already labelled) top • bottom (unless already labelled) • that prevent top & bottom – ridges and/or keys • sides of small cans, unless already printed • lid – ridge, if present • bottom • bottom ends • gabled • date) (area for “best before” top glue seal • plastic cap (unless labelled) • sides SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T packaging, ADS includes total outer package unit, ADS is based on surface of individual and all unit. Note, NFT mandatory information must be visible at time of purchase. whichever is larger units rectangle that will fit on front or back panel, respectively, of of 80% the packages produced. labelled circumference) circumference) • If NFT is on outer • If NFT is on individual • top • top or overwrap, • common area (top) • visible area of dropped • front* • back* * ADS = area of largest • lid – flat areas • sides of lid • inner lid if already Included in ADS Included in (full • sides • top • bottom • sides of larger cans lid • plastic (full • sides • sides panels • shoulder ABELLING L e.g., – Foil – Foil – Transparent UTRITION UTRITION N
– Flat, print directly – Flat, print or – Cardboard – Metal, paper label – Metal, paper (plastic cups) (e.g., cups) (plastic CFIA fully labelled individual units units units multi-pack of pudding, multi-pack of yogurt with common lid) Multi-Pack cellophane wrapper over cake, frozen lasagna) Frozen Foods container, plastic or cardboard lid and overwrap (e.g., frozen cake) dropped with Multi-Pack Frozen Foods Frozen Foods container, plastic or cardboard lid (e.g., frozen Products of similar similar of Products form and weight pork hocks Egg Cartons hot chocolate) Cardboard Containers (e.g., milk, juice) Catch WeightMeat (round and oblong cans) (round and oblong Cans on can (e.g., sardine, herring, ham) Cans metal with plastic lid (e.g., Package Type Cans E Available Display Surface (ADS) Tags Pillow Packs Packaging Paper LabelInside Clear Package Type E-52 Wrappers, TubeShapes (e.g., icecream) Tubs (e.g., delitubs) label labelled withpaper Tubs (e.g., yogurt,margarine) Tubs Tetra Pak containers, etc.) attached toornamental table E-1fortags presentation apply.(See alternate methodsof which small packagesto and cannot beaffixed, products towhichalabel ornamental containers, containers otherthan: – Appliedto – Cardboard – Clearplastic, – Printedplastic
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N UTRITION • lid • sides (full • bottom • sides (full lid(seenextcolumn) • • sides (full lid(seenextcolumn) • • Sides • Back • Front • Top • container sides>4cmwide • • back • front allpanelsthatmay • wholelengthofpanels • Included in ADS • all sides circumference) circumference) circumference) label support innerpaper L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT tag–theNFTmust notappearonthetag • sides<4cmwide • • sealed seams areaswhereinner paperlabelmaynotbe • • central seam byasticker gatheredendsunlesscovered • • bottom labelled unless already rim, lid–plastic • sides–areacoveredbyrimoflid • bottom–innerridge • bottom sides–curveat • wherelidcoversside sides–topridge, • seeTableE2:Lids lid–ridgeonedge; • • bottom bottom sides–curveat • wherelidcoversside sides–topridge, • seeTableE2:Lids lid–ridgeonedge; • forstraw cellophanecovering • information unlessprinted topandbackseams, • orstraw coveredspout top–foilorplastic • corners (foldedfromthetop sides–folded • • bottom supported (e.g., cup areaofeggcarton) exists in these areas in theseareas exists insertion area panel) SEPTEMBER Surfaces Excluded from ADS
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Single use c Font variation to hi Font variation Clarity and legib Widening th Background co Font ...... Tapering the NFT to follow th Colour of Presentation of in Dividing th
6. Destruction of the NFT Upon Opening of the Package...... 15 7. Surfaces Continuous ...... 8. 17 Visibility Under CustomaryConditionsSale9. of ...... 18 of the NFT Orientation ...... 19
and/ Information 4. Crowding 2. Colour ...... 7 Requirements ...... 9 3. Type 5. Rectangle Adjusting the NFT ...... 13 1. Definitions and Prescribed Elements ...... 1
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point size and the declaration of amounts; ons and others may be found in he NFT are highly prescriptive. eading (for every line of t; and between the numerical declaration and % t; and between the numerical declaration the NFT), rules (lines forming the outer box, the NFT), rules (lines forming the outer equirements of t (lines). These definiti ions of the NFT), and l SEPTEMBER rules information; between nutrients OOLKIT he end of the Toolkit. (the vertical spacing of lines of information), (the vertical spacing of lines of information), T and Schedule L of the Regulations set specifications,and Schedule L of the Regulations set many technical terms used in the printing and graphic industry, such as many technical terms used in the printing leading ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
(the type of print), information); use of bold type; and use of capital letters. order of presentation of information; order of presentation of information; parts of dimensions for type size (for different spacing (between columns of between nutrients and between sect between the numerical declaration and the uni DV, etc.);
CFIA Sections B.01.450, B.01.460 with respect to: Presentation of information technical r To ensure legibility, the graphic and 1. Elements Prescribed Definitions and The Regulations refer to font measure for the size of the font) and measure for the size of the font) and F Section the NFT- of Presentation and Technical Graphic Requirements the “Glossary of Terms” near t F Presentation of the NFT – Graphic and Technical Requirements
appearing inScheduleL,ifenlargedauniformmanner. The NFT,characters,andthelargerlines(1 Regulations. evaluating thecomplianceofalabelwitht Note howprescriptivetheRegulationsare.Use F-2
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N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING he graphicandtechnicalrequirementsofthe T OOLKIT and 2pointrules)maybe of thetemplatesinSectionKisaneasyway SEPTEMBER made largerthanthose
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omega-3, omega-6 and 3.7, 9.5 - 9.6, 11.5 - Note, that when line monounsaturates are declared, they up with the “saturated & trans” declaration. However, when polyunsaturates are also declared the omega-3 and omega-6 are further indented. Notice the nomenclature of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. When polyunsaturates are declared, the expressions “Omega-6” and Omega-3” may be used. However, when polyunsaturates are not declared, one of the following expressions must be used: Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat, Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Omega-6 Polyunsaturated, Omega-6 Polyunsaturates. Similar expressions exist for omega-3 fatty acids. For most formats, other than the horizontal For most formats, there are thin lines and linear formats, vitamin and mineral (rules) between the withdeclarations. However, the smallest versions of most bilingual formats, those of versions that appear in the bottom level the the decision trees, the lines between vitamin and mineral declarations are not present. (Figures 3.5- 11.6, 13.5 - 13.6, 15.5 - 15.6) :
peculiarities of the presentation rules. of the presentation peculiarities
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CFIA All formats: in smaller formats Absence of lines (rules) Declaration of and omega-6 fatty acids omega-3 Some on presentationnotes some of the notes highlight The following
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Standard formats: F-4 language mustprecedealltheinformationint Both theEnglishandFrenchinformationmaybeinone box.However,alltheinformationinone square. Consequently,useofthetemplate the configurationoflabel, and theouterdimensionsoft The LinearFormatisarectangle. Linear format (Standardand Simplified,figures16and17) Additional information:
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he package.Dependingontheamount the LinearFormatmayappearindi L ABELLING ABELLING However,itmaybetailoredto was placedabovethesedeclarations. would otherwiseinterfereinthe%DVcolumnifheading declarations mayextendtothefarrightsideofNFTand Saturated &Trans.Thisispermittedastheseenergy Calories,Calories declaration of heading “%DailyValue/%val Note thatwhenadditionalinfo T s fortheLinearForm OOLKIT he secondlanguage.Languages SEPTEMBER
T in onesinglebox,asshown. English andtheFrenchLinearNFT It isacceptabletoplaceboththe
at islimited. fferent shapes,e.g.,rectangleor rmation isdeclared,thesub- the availablespaceonlabel eur quotidienne”mayfollowthe fromfat,andCalories ofinformationpresentedand acceptable. manners are declarations. Both the additionalenergy manners ofdeclaring Notice thedifferent maynotbemixed.
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cannot be mixed in the Linear Format. mixed in the Linear cannot be acceptable to have square-shaped linearacceptable to have NFTs. It is the form of this Linear Format. Note languages example is incorrect: This X T
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In somecases,themanufacturer theNFT Dividing F-6 Horiz thenaBilingual view theNFT, surface inamannerthatwillnotcausedamage contains onlycoreandtriggeredadditionalinform tofitaStandardFormat(Standard, impossible A basicNFTwithcoreinformationcannotbedi as setoutinFigure19ofSchedule when additionalinformationisprovided:thetable
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N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING may wishtodividetheNFTintotwoparts.Thisisallowed L.Noothermanipulationsor ontal Formatmaybeused. ontal T OOLKIT NarrowStandardorBilin vided intotwoparts.Whenitisabsolutely to theproductwhenpackageismanipulated ation on15%oftheADSandonecontinuous may bedividedonlyaftert SEPTEMBER T This NFT is correctly divided, divided, ThisNFTiscorrectly after theIrondeclaration. variationsareallowed. X This NFT is incorrectly ThisNFTisincorrectly divided. gual Standard) that Standard) gual he declarationofiron, only
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red, orange, yellow, red, orange, yellow, acceptable.
mum 5 % tint [B.01.450(2)]. mum 5 % tint [B.01.450(2)]. not cceptable. Light green, d in a single colour that is equivalentd in a single colour % to 100 dark colour will suffice when black dark colour will suffice has not been ack type should always be used if black ink has been ack type should always SEPTEMBER ound. Backgrounds may have a maxi ound. Backgrounds printing on a dark background) are printing on a dark OOLKIT T ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
not acceptable, as black ink has been used not acceptable, as black ink has been in the printing process. acceptable. printed in blue isThis example of an NFT Light green print for the NFT is not
CFIA X X Both characters and lines (rules) must be displaye Both characters and neutral backgr black on a white or requirement is that bl Interpretation of this process.used in the printing However, another brown and dark green are a used. Dark blue, dark 2. Colour of type Colour silver and reverse printing (white silver and reverse printing processes, dots of Note that with some packaging. colour are printed on the edge of the have been These dots indicate the colours that been used in printing the label. If black has used, the NFT should be printed in black. F Presentation of the NFT – Graphic and Technical Requirements
T colour. The NFTmaybeprinteddirectlyontothesesu Styrofoam eggcartonsandbrownpaperbreadbagsar However, someexceptionsdooccur.Because noted thatevaluationofcolourtintbyeye purposesonly: hereareforillustration The examples 5% tintbackground colourtoabackground. of tintprovidesonlyaslight The backgroundcolourintheNFTshouldbewhiteor colour Background F-8 X the clearpackaging. wheret In general,neitherareclearbackgrounds, Dark backgroundsarenotpermitted,suchasinre
These acceptable. the rulesare exceptions to not permitted on adarkbackgroundis Reverse print:whiteprint
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N UTRITION 10% tintbackground L ABELLING ABELLING X Backgroundswithmorethan 5% tintarenotpermitted. is verysubjectiveandofteninaccurate. T OOLKIT
rfaces withouttheapplicationofabackground of thenaturepa
he colourisprovided verse print(whiteonadarkbackground). 20% tintbackground SEPTEMBER photocopying maydistortcolour.Itshouldbe photocopying neutral,withamaximum5%tint.Thislevel e notrequiredtohaveawhitebackground.
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30% tintbackground
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“Serif” is a slight
“Serif” fonts are not ” contrasted with “ X S width. Characters may not
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rsions of all NFT formats. Larger versions of rsions of all NFT formats. Larger versions f” font [B.01.450(3)(a)]. f” font [B.01.450(3)(a)]. ont that must be employ smaller versions are required to use condensed smaller versions are required to use have finishing strokes on the letters. Decorative fonts on the letters. Decorative have finishing strokes Arial condensed font. one font. -- Notice that the title “Nutrition Facts” and the serving size are in a different font from the re in stroke of a letter, for example “ in stroke of a letter, SEPTEMBER May not use more than do not X OOLKIT T may not be reduced beyond a condensed may be used in a NFT. The figures in Schedule L use Helvetica font. may be used in a NFT. The figures
This is a 12 point Arial normal widthThis is a 12 point Arial normal font. ABELLING L Arial and Helvetica are sans serif fonts. Arial and Helvetica is a serif font. New Roman Times This decorative font is not permitted in the NFT. This decorative font is not permitted in UTRITION UTRITION N
permitted. Decorative fonts are not Sans serif fonts are those fonts that Sans serif fonts are are also not permitted. Examples: Sans Serif Font: Serif Font: Decorative font: CFIA X finishing stroke or projection off the ma finishing stroke or An NFT must use a single non-decorative “sans seri An NFT must use the specific f While the Regulations do not prescribe that not more than one font permitted. However, other sans serif fonts are width for all ve Schedule L sets out font size and font 3. Requirements Type Font the formats require normal width font while many the formats require normal width font width fonts. However, fonts touch each other or the lines [B.01.450(3)(a)]. Normal width font: Condensed font: This is 12 point F Presentation of the NFT – Graphic and Technical Requirements
X orchangingfont. italicising It isnotpermittedtohighlightnutrientsbyusing nutrients tohighlight Font variation F-10 Nutrientsmaynotbe their presence. tohighlight italicised
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L X ABELLING ABELLING Fontsizemaynotbe attention toanutrient. manipulated todraw T OOLKIT larger orsmallerprintlarger thanprescribedorby SEPTEMBER
X Highlightingofnutrients is notpermitted.
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ese factors into consideration ese factors into consideration mbers) must not touch each mbers) must not touch em, larger versions of the NFT should be em, larger versions expected to meet all technical requirements set requirements to meet all technical expected be reduced on the design or printing plates, to be reduced on the FT. However, label print may expand, or bleed, FT. However, label
lexo” process) and on some packaging materialslexo” process) and SEPTEMBER . Characters (letters and nu . Characters (letters mpliant with the Regulations. rs and manufacturers must take th rs and manufacturers OOLKIT T ABELLING L [B.01.450(3)(a)]. Food and Drug Regulations UTRITION UTRITION N
Fuzzy printing where characters touch Fuzzy printing where characters touch is not permitted. CFIA
X other or the lines processes (such as the “f during some printing (such as carton). printe Therefore, label designers, label. When bleed may be a probl when designing a Clarity and legibility of type is printed on the label Facts table as The Nutrition to have fuzzy print within the N It is unacceptable out by the lines and printused. Or when necessary, should ensure that the final product is co F Presentation of the NFT – Graphic and Technical Requirements
be takentoensurethatinformationdoesnot and legibleatalltimes.Consequently,whilethena oftheNFTisnotprescribedbyt While thewidth CrowdingofInformati 4. F-12 T “Amount” column(thefarthestle Although notsetoutinScheduleL,thereshoul NFTs usefontsthathavewider,moreroundedcharacters “% DailyValue”shouldnottouchoroverlap.
ThisNFTisnot overcrowded.
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N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING ft onthelabel)and“%DailyVa X Noticethatthecholesterol column. spaces fromthe%DV declaration islessthan2 T OOLKIT on and/or Narrowing theNFT
become overcrowded.Thecolumnsfor“Amount”and This mayalsobecomeaconcernwhennormalwidth d beaminimumof2spacesseparatingthe he Regulations,theinformationmustremainclear SEPTEMBER rrowing oftheNFTisnotprohibited,caremust thanthoseoftheHelvet
lue” column as shown below. lue” columnasshownbelow. ica orArialfonts.
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SEPTEMBER s must be able to visibly follow a line of information from the visibly follow a line of information from s must be able to OOLKIT T to facilitate legibility. he NFT Rectangle Rectangle he NFT should not be distorted ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
CFIA Care should be taken to ensure that legibility is NFT.not compromised when widening the Wideningthe NFT that it taken not to widen the table so much However, care should be The NFT may be widened. read. Reader becomes difficult to % DV column. nutrient name to the toWhen labels are widened improve their container (e.g., to fit the side appearance on the be advisable to choose a of a package), it may larger version of the NFT, Spacing between letters to widen the table. 5. Adjusting t 5. Adjusting F Presentation of the NFT – Graphic and Technical Requirements
Schedule Lclearlysetsoutthefo thecontainer of theform NFT tofollow the Tapering F-14 below. corners. TheshapeoftheNFT
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N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING may not rm oftheNFT–arectanglewith bemodifiedtofollowtheshape T OOLKIT
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straight sidesandrightangled of thecontainer,asshown
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of food, such as a can of of food, such as a
of these bottles as in all cases the will be package is opened. destroyed when the single serving containers single serving containers T Upon Opening of Package of Package Opening T Upon SEPTEMBER
OOLKIT T
be printed on the tear strip or on the neck be printed on the tear strip or on the ABELLING L must not UTRITION UTRITION N
soft drink or a single frozen entree soft drink or a single Note: This prohibition doesNote: This prohibition to not apply CFIA NFT is destroyed when the bottle is opened. If the NFT is placed on the top of the yogurt six-pack, care must be taken that it will not be destroyed upon opening. The NFT should not exceed the lid of one individual container.
The NFT 6. the NF of Destruction it in an area where must not be placed The NFT
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after openingandareneverusedtostoretheleftover Certain containersareconsidered containers Single use F-16 largecontinuoussurfacesofADSintosmallerareasADS. essentially divides area thatconstitutes“onecontinuoussurface While theADSofcandoesnotchange,ther thatcontainerssuchasthemeat Note, however, What constitutes“onecontinuoussurface”? opened. containeris destroyed whenasingleuse There isnoobjectiontotheNFTbeing surface). (i.e., choosethelargestversionofNFTt onecontinuoussurfaceofADSand considered as If manufacturerschoosetoplacetheNFTovert be placedoverthemetaltearstrip,even opened withakey,cakemixes. Asthesepack
NFT may be acceptable. (See Section D, Decision Trees.) NFT maybeacceptable.(SeeSectionD,DecisionTrees.) continuous ADS.ThesizeoftheNFTisdeter tear strip),thenthemetal If, however,themanufacturerchoosesto onecontinuoussurface.The considered as the productistreatedasifithasfourlargec If theNFTisplacedovertearstrip(them
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N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING strip dividesthesidesofc single usecontainers though the NFT will be destroyed uponopening. though theNFTwillbedestroyed T OOLKIT hat will fit on 15% of the ADS and one continuous hat willfiton15%oftheADSandone placetheNFTelsewhereoncan( ”, becausethemetalstripthatopenscan ages arethrownawayafteropening,theNFTmay e aretwoacceptableme he tearstrip,theneachsideofthecanis ontinuous panels.Thatis,eachsideofthecanis canillustratedhererequi size oftheNFTisdeterminedaccordingly. anufacturer haschosentoignorethetearstrip), mined accordingly.Inthisscenario,asmaller SEPTEMBER the sizeofNFTisdeterminedaccordingly contents, e.g.,fishor . Thesecontainersare an intoeightsmallerareasof thods ofassessingthe re carefultreatment. meatcansthatare always not not
over the discarded
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nue over edges and corners edges and corners nue over The sides of cylindrical containers are not allowed to conti not allowed the angles, two or more panels may be consideredthe angles, two or a he angles are obtuse and a consumer can easily he angles are obtuse on an eight-sided Tetra Pak container, three panels on an eight-sided SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
panels would be considered one single panels would be considered one single continuous surface. obtuse angles: 3 Multi-sided container, with corners is not permitted. NFT crossing considered to be one continuous surface. considered to be one X may be considered one continuous surface of ADS. may be considered “continuous surface” of ADS. For example, CFIA visually follow the labelling information across visually follow the onto a second surface or panel. onto a second surface However, withmulti-sided containers where t 7. [B.01.451] Surfaces Continuous surface. must be on one continuous The NFT It is T F Presentation of the NFT – Graphic and Technical Requirements
Since theproductissoldasoneunit,a NFT shouldnotbeprintedontheinner such packagesasmulti-packsofyogurtwith indivi must notbedestroyedorindividual The NFTmustbevisibleundercustomaryconditions 8. Visibility Under F-18 interior facingsurfaceasshown. the information.Itmaynotbehiddenonan at thetimeofsale,w The NFTmustbeonanexteriorfacingsurface vegetable oil,forcingtheconsumertoviewt
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N UTRITION here theconsumercansee L ABELLING ABELLING CustomaryConditionsofSale unitsmanipulatedinordertovi sideofalabelaffixedtobo NFT is not required on each cup. NFT isnotrequiredoneach T OOLKIT he NFTthroughthecontentsofcontainer. dual unitssharingacommonlid.Inaddition,the SEPTEMBER ofsale.Forexample,theouterpackaging ew theNFT(s).Thisappliesto ttle ofclearliquid,suchas
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as other labelling information information as other labelling placing the NFT in another manner that fits, placing the NFT in not damaged when the product is manipulated to view the product is manipulated to view not damaged when SEPTEMBER orientated in the same manner in the same manner orientated OOLKIT T ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
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[B.01.452]. However, no objection is taken to [B.01.452]. However, product does not leak or is providing that the the NFT. 9. the NFT of Orientation be that the NFT It is preferable G Nutrition Facts Tables for ChildrenYears Under of Age Two n Under Two ...... 4 n Under Two ...... 3 n Under Two...... 3 e ...... 2 dren under two ...... 3 acts tabl s of Food – Childre Formats – Childre of Foods – Childre r Two...... 3
for foods for chil the nutrition f Foods for Children Under Two ...... 3 ildren Unde formats...... 6 size...... 2 Aggregate Format – Different Amount Aggregate Format – Different Hierarchy of Aggregate Format – Different Kinds Aggregate Format – Different Simplified formats – Ch Simplified formats Standard, Bilingual Horizontal, Linear Serving Prohibitions against the use of claims content Permitted nutrient
3. Major Labelling Differences...... 2 Labelling 3. Major 4. Different NFT Formats for 1. Presentation of Core and Additional Information ...... 1 2. May When These Formats Be Used? ...... 2
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G Nutrition Facts Tables for ChildrenYears Under of Age Two
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and Additional Information and Additional SEPTEMBER Nutrient values are “right justified” (i.e., line up against the right side of the box). Nutrients in the top part of Calories to the NFT, from protein, are declared in absolute values only (Calories, g, mg). Nutrients in the bottom part & of the NFT (vitamins minerals) are declared in % DV only.
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G Section Tables for Facts Nutrition Two Years Under Children of Age G Nutrition Facts Tables for ChildrenYears Under of Age Two children undertwoyearsof children andadultsarenotsubjecttothespecialpr sold two yearsofage. for manyfoods,therearenorecommendedserving While the reasonably eatatoneeating occasion. declared fortheproductassold.Thisserving All formatsforchildrenunder WhenMayTheseFormats BeUsed? 2. G-2 different Nutrition Factstableform isconsiderablevariationinthem Although there Serving size food forconsumersandprepackagedfoods There areseveralmajordifferencesbetweennut MajorLabellingDifferences 3. The followingfoodsarespecific table facts nutrition of the use the against Prohibitions
no DualFormatsforfoodsch The NutritionFactsformatsaremodifiedtorefl not permitted Any footnoteslinkingthenutrientvaluesto However, ifcholesterolisdeclaredthensaturat Certain corenutrients trans fattyacids. Certain nutrientdeclarations (% DV) Calories toprotein)aredeclaredinabsoluteunits Nutrient declarationsfornutrientslistedint foods containinginfantformula. infant formula;and solely
2003 GuidetoFoodLabellingandAdvertising forchildrenundertwoyearsofage. are notdeclared CFIA
N . UTRITION may beomitted age,e.g.,somebrandsof forthesenutrients. two yearsofagemaybeused L ally prohibitedfromdeclari ABELLING ABELLING are notpermitted: ats, thereisalwaysarequirem ildren under2yearsofage. T : OOLKIT saturatedfattyacids, is tobetheamountof he toppartoftheNutrit a 2,000Caloriediet(seeScheduleL,figure18) children undertwoyearsofage[B.01.403]. anner ofdeclarationt Products thatare rition informationrequirementsforprepackaged SEPTEMBER ect thesedifferences.Forexample,thereare ovisions intheregulationsthatapplytofoodfor ed andtransfattyacidsmustalsobedeclared. sizes orreferenceamountsforchildrenunder sizes Caloriesfromfat, fromsaturatesand only(Calories,g,mg).PercentDailyValues arrowrootcookies. provides alistof ng aNutritionFactstable: only ent fortheservingsizetobe onfoodsthatarepromotedand trans promoted forbothyoung food thatonepersonwould ion Factstable(from fatty acids and cholesterol. fattyacidsandcholesterol. he servingsizeamongthe reasonable servingsizes
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food. It identifies the major foods for children under two years of age and foods for children under two years of
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foods that will be repackaged for retail sale); foods that will be repackaged for retail enterprise or institution. prepackaged foods for use in multiple-serving, ready-to-ea prepackaged (including foods for the consumer
CFIA This section deals with the require for Use in a Industrial or Commercial For the purposes of nutrition labelling, H Section in for Use Foods Other Manufacturing and Multi-Serving, Foods Ready-to-Eat Products Prepackaged differences in the presentation of nutrition inform differences in the presentation of nutrition prepackaged foods for the consumer. H Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Foods and Multi-Serv ing, Ready-to- Eat Prepackaged Products
These requirementsapplytoa ADefinition Differ: Requirements Regulatory When FoodsforUseinManufacturingOther (B.01.404) 1. H-2 which maybefoundatt See TableH1,FoodsforUse inManufacturingOt Units ofmeasure Nutrients aredeclared: Nutrient declarations consumer. foodsandprepackagedintendedforthe prepackaged foodsforuseinmanufacturingother requirementsgov There areseveralkeydifferencesintheregulatory Differ Requirements Labelling Nutrition How Format ingredient.
Drug Regulations Drug Regulations requirements. nutrition informationis in thepreparationoffoodbyacommercial or in themanufactureofotherpr The declaration of % Daily Values may be omitted [B.01.404(3)(c)(iii)]. The declarationof%DailyValuesmaybe column 3tothetablesB.01. The informationfortheothernutrientsandenergy Minerals aredeclaredintheunitssetout Vitamins aredeclaredintheunitssetout per millilitre(ml)or100 per gram(g)or100gr The informationmaysimplylistthenutrients andtheirvalues. The nutritioninformationdoesnothavetobeint level, or
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be set up to ensure a he purchaser agrees in apply to prepackaged foods for use in apply to prepackaged as the analytical methods (lab tests) permit. as the analytical methods purchaser on the basis of the first shipment, purchaser on the basis of the first that a reference system that a reference the supplier may also provide the information formation with the delivery of the food. In formation with the delivery of the food. rition information as a result of formulation rition information as a result of formulation pany the modified product with its first deliverypany the modified product with its first not he incoming material for document control he incoming material for document control hard copies of the information on file for hard copies of the information on file a interchange, web sites, electronic mail, or a interchange, web sites, electronic ffixed to the package but must be conveyed to the ffixed to the package but must be conveyed haser on a continual basis, with no change to the haser on a continual basis, with no change an ongoing basis provided t ng production lots still on the market. SEPTEMBER be rounded. be rounded. OOLKIT T must not eclarations and rounding and rounding eclarations on information: ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
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H Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Foods and Multi-Serving, Ready-to- Eat Prepackaged Products information formenuplanning andtoshowconsumersupondemand. food service,itisimportant t purposes todeterminethe nutrient valuesoffinal information beprovidedtopurchasersensurethat other factorsthatcouldcauseachangeinthenut formulation. Seasonalvariations,storageconditi wheningredients,suchasfatsand significantly totakeintoaccountthatthe Industry willhave stillonthemarket. production lots relevant hardcopiesoftheinformationonf information andtheincomingmaterialfordocument thatareference systembeCFIA suggests se have toaccompanythemodifiedproductwithits Any changetothenutritioninformationasaresult regular basisorinthecaseofcustom-blendedingr providing repetitivepaperworkwhencompaniesreceiv purchaser agreesinwritingtoth of thefirstshipment,withouthavingtoprov H-6 objecttodocumentat formulation, CFIAwouldnot In thecaseoffoodsthatareshippedtoapurc industrial enterpriseorinstituti prepackaged multi-servingready-to- preparation offoodbyacommercialorindustrial other prepackagedproductsdestinedforsaleatreta each deliveryofprepackagedfoodsexclusivelyforuse Sections B.01.404( theproductwhenitisdelivered. physically accompanying Food andDrugRegulations certain prepackagedproducts toallownutritioninformationfor been madetotheCanadianFoodInspectionAgency(CFIA) The followingguidelinesareprovidedasaninteri Document SUBJECT: Accompanying TO: INTERESTEDPARTIES INFORMATION LETTER
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on (foodservice)respectively. L regulated undersectionsB. Canadian FoodInspectionAgency ABELLING ABELLING Fair Labelling PracticesProgram is arrangement.Itfelt that tobeprovidedthepurc serve foodsintendedsolelytobeservedinacommercialor Food SafetyDirectorate FDR ation forNutritionLabelling T ile foringredientsthathavebeenusedinexisting ide the information on an ongoing basis providedthe ide theinformationonanongoingbasis OOLKIT , requirethatwrittennutri t uptoensure amatchupbetweenthenutrition haser onacontinualbasis,withnochangetothe nutrition informationforce oils, aresubstitutedforoneanotherintheproduct ons, andtheageofingredi foodproducts.Intheca first deliveryafterthechangehasoccurred.The enterprise orinstitution(foodservice),and(3) m measureinresponsetorequeststhathave ion beingprovidedtot rient values.Itisimpor of formulationchangesor SEPTEMBER edients orrecipespecific controlpurposes.Thepurchasershouldretain accurateinformationisusedforcalculation il toconsumersoras(2)ingredientsinthe e large volumes ofthesameingredientona e largevolumes as (1)ingredientsforfurthermanufactureof 01.404 andB.01.405oftheamended thiswouldlessentheburdenof haser throughmeansotherthan
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he delivery of a food as s through alternate means such s through alternate ger food companies but also small ger food companies can be accessed through the CFIA are provided to a variety of customers to a variety of are provided FDR, ans of conveying nutrition information to their ans of conveying nutrition mail, facsimile and at the time of contracting, at the time mail, facsimile and the information with t the information with entation will haveentation will each shipment. to accompany ng to consider discussions for alternatives. ng to consider discussions rmulation of the product changes frequently. rmulation of the product english/fssa/labeti/nutrition-pagee.shtml SEPTEMBER ion of information to purchaser ion of information OOLKIT T in B.01.404 and B.01.405, in B.01.404 that meets the needs of not only lar that meets the needs new nutrition labelling requirements ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
CFIA foods discussed When the on an irregular basis or through distributors, docum basis or through on an irregular the case where the fo The same would be the appropriate hard copy of In addition to providing outlined above, the additional provis interchange, web sites, electronic as electronic data continue to be acceptable. wishes to discuss other viable me If the food industry distributors and customers enterprises, the CFIA is willi and medium sized Further information on the web site at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/ Sincerely, Greg Orriss Director Protection Bureau of Food Safety and Consumer I Glossary of Terms
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r”, “outer sleeve” or exposée disponible) [B.01.001] slice, slice of bread, etc. foods from the ridges, etc. For cylindrical is a single flat or slightly curved ain as ingredients foods from more than ain as ingredients foods from more than viewed by the purchaser or consumer viewed by the purchaser or consumer excluding the bottom if the contents of the excluding the bottom neck of a bottle). “Colla oolkit, this expression means: on cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed on cannot be legibly ehold measures such as cups, tablespoons, g attached to a package to which a label cannot g attached to a package ade of paper or cardboard or other printable ade of paper or cardboard or other printable be destroyed when it is opened, other than a be destroyed when it is opened, other volve the placement of additional labelling surface consumed by one person at a single eating consumed by one person at a single e customary conditions of purchase, and e customary conditions l cannot be physically applied or on which l cannot be physically applied or on e side (circumference) is considered one continuous bol (e.g., number) or distinctive mark. bol (e.g., number) or distinctive mark. when the package is turned over, SEPTEMBER container or the total surface area of both sides of a tag surface area of both sides of a tag container or the total iversal Product Code. (surface hocolate; stick of butter, x mm (aliments composés) [B.01.500] errupted by edges, corners, rims, OOLKIT T means:
om one or more food groups mixed with om one or more food groups mixed , for the purposes of this T , for the purposes of nutrition labelling, means the category of foods that cont ABELLING L is a printed or written letter, sym package of a food that is intended to be package of a food that is intended to under the customary conditions of purchase, under the customary conditions of purchase, occasion, or package leak out or are damaged and easily information cannot be legibly set out attached to the ornamental container, whichever is greater, container, whichever is greater, attached to the ornamental or on which informati be physically applied consumer under th by the purchaser or UTRITION UTRITION is a band of varying dimensions, usually m is a band of varying dimensions, usually N
teaspoons, 250 ml, 125 ml, 15 ml, 5 ml, etc. a unit of food – e.g., square of c an entire container – for a single serving unit of food a fraction of food – e.g., 1/8 pizza a common visual measure of food – e.g., hous (e) intended to any part of a package that is (f) the area occupied by the Un but does not include: (d) a labe any area of a package on which (b) ta total surface area of both sides of a the (c) area of any other package, the total surface (a) the bottom of an ornamental
foods, such as pizza or lasagna. Consumer friendly unit “overwrap” are essentially similar concepts; all in “overwrap” are essentially similar concepts; to the exterior of a container. Combination foods one food group, or foods fr containers (e.g., cans or plastic tubs), the entir surface. CFIA Collar (e.g., material, which is slipped around a container Continuous Surface Character surface that is unbroken or unint Surface Available Display I Section of Terms Glossary I Glossary of Terms
Drug Regulations and labellingrequirements for nutritionalsuppl inadequate inenergyandessential nutrients.(suppl Nutritional supplement gras monoinsaturés, lipides monoins lipides gras monoinsaturés, means cis-monounsaturatedfattyacids.(acides Monounsaturated fatty acids (substitut derepas)[B.01.001]Thecomposit Meal replacement These arelocated replacements letters inthelineoftypeabove Leading any food.[Section1 Label Insert Food group Font Fat box ofValentine’schocolates. reusable, asitnotmadeofst Decorative container line above. between thebottomofletter“a”in“apples”and Daily value I-2 meansallfattyacidsexpressedastriglycerides.[B.01.400]
d vegetablesandfruit.(gr (d) breadandgrainproducts;or (c) meat, poultryandfish,alternativessu (b) milkproducts,andproductalternatives (a) inreferencetoanutrientreferred (b) a inreferencetoavitaminormineral (a) isastyleofprint. includesanylegend,wordor meansalabelorpaperthatisinsertedintoprepackagedproduct. [B.01.001] trans fattyacids,cholesterol,carbohydrate, Section B.0.001.1,thereferenc vitamin ormineralnutrientassetoutinPart Dofthe isthemeasurefrombase means CFIA meansoneofthefollowi .
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hup. (autres aliments) . common name and that, t, omega-6 polyunsaturates, t, omega-3 polyunsaturates, oméga-3 ou oméga-3) [B.01.001] oméga-3 ou oméga-3) oméga-6 ou oméga-6) [B.01.001] -linolenic acid, ( sugar alcohols polyinsaturées polyinsaturés oméga-3, gras polyinsaturées oméga-6, gras polyinsaturés -linolenic acid, α because of its shape or texture, appears to be a because of its shape or texture, appears (tableau de la valeur nutritive) [B.01.001] la valeur nutritive) (tableau de ckles, mustard or ketc table that is required by table that e ornament in addition to being sold as the e ornament in addition to being sold her than a trade mark or which belong foods that are as jam, honey, syrup or confectionery; as butter, margarine, oil or lard; s, 19-cis docosahexaenoic or DHA. acid (omega-6 polyunsaturated fa (omega-3 polyunsaturated fa (omega-3 polyunsaturated satetraenoic acid or arachidonic acid, satetraenoic acid or arachidonic acid, SEPTEMBER és oméga-3, polyinsaturés és oméga-3, polyinsaturés és oméga-6, polyinsaturés ea, coffee or soft drinks; and 17-cis eicosapentaenoic or EPA, acid s, 19-cis docosapentaenoic acid, or s, 19-cis docosapentaenoic noic acid or linoleic acid, s, 16-cis docosapentaenoic acid. satrienoic acid or di-homo- cis docosatetraenoic acid, or OOLKIT T 17-cis eicosatetraenoic acid, 17-cis eicosatetraenoic octadecatrienoic acid or octadecatrienoic acid ballage décoratif) [B.01.001] or omega-6) means: or omega-3) means: or omega-3) means: . means a container that, except on the bottom, does not have any means a container that, except on the means the Nutrition Facts means the . ABELLING collar L collar , see means the category of food to , see , see [B.01.500] (acides gras polyinsaturés oméga-6, graisses (acides gras polyinsaturés oméga-6, (acides gras polyinsaturés oméga-3, graisses (acides gras polyinsaturés oméga-3, lipides polyinsatur oméga-6, lipides polyinsatur UTRITION UTRITION is an alternate expression for sugar alcohol. See N
(a) 9-cis, 12-cis octadecadie (b) acid, 6-cis, 9-cis, 12-cis octadecatrienoic (c) 11-cis, 14-cis eico 8-cis, (a) foods that are mostly fats, such (b) foods that are mostly sugars, such (c) snack foods, such as potato chips or pretzels; (d) beverages, such as water, t (e) herbs, spices and condiments, such as pi (f) 4-cis, 7-cis, 10-cis, 13-ci (a) 9-cis, 12-cis, 15-cis 12-cis, (a) 9-cis, 14-cis, 11-cis, (b) 8-cis, (c) 14-cis, 5-cis, 8-cis, 11-cis, (d) 13-cis, 16-ci 7-cis, 10-cis, (e) 4-cis, 7-cis, 10-cis, 13-cis, 16-ci (d) eico 5-cis, 8-cis, 11-cis, 14-cis (e) 7-cis, 10-cis, 13-cis, 16- CFIA Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 polyunsaturated Ornamental container ot promotional or advertising material thereon, including: Polyol Overwrap Other foods Outer sleeve be carried on the label of a prepackaged product. prepackaged product. on the label of a be carried fatty acids Omega-3 polyunsaturated omega-3 polyunsaturated its surface or because of any design appearing on a decorativ decorative ornament and is sold as container of a product. (em table Facts Nutrition I Glossary of Terms
Polyunsaturated fattyacids Polyunsaturated I-4 set outforfat,thesumofsatura means theamountsetoutincolumn2.(norme Reference standard food towhichitiscomparedandthatbelongsto: Reference foodofthesame food group of thatfoodsetoutincolumn2. Reference amount 2ofPartD,means: Division 1ofPartDthe of TableItoDivision Recommended dailyintake [B.01.001] means theamountofthat dailyintake Reasonable ordinarily soldtoorpurc product Prepackaged to 0.3514598mm.[B.01.400] Point polyinsaturées, graspolyinsaturés,lipides cis-methylene interruptedpolyunsaturatedfatty “rules”.) Rule Reverse type and potassium.Forthesenutrientstherefe
c thecategoryofcombinationf (c) thecategoryofotherfoods, (b) thesamefoodgroupastowhichitiscompared,suchcheese asareference (a) inanyothercase,thequantitysetout (b) inthecaseofaprepack (a) isthetechnical termforali meansaunitofmeasureforty groupe alimentaire)[B.01.500] category, suchaspizzaareferencefo category, suchaspretzelsa food formilk,orchickenas [B.01.001] the quantitysetoutincolumnIII,and CFIA iswhiteorlightprintingonadarkbackground.
N , inreferencetoafoodsetoutcolumn1ofScheduleM,meanstheamount UTRITION , inrespectofanutrientsetout colu meansanyfoodthatiscontainedin hased byaperson.[B.01.001] , in referencetoafoodsetoutincolumnIofanitemSchedule K, foodsetoutin columnIIofthat (RDI),inreferencetoavitaminor (polyunsaturated fat,polyunsatur (polyunsaturated L (quantitéderéfér ABELLING ABELLING ted andtransfattyacids,cholestero aged productintendedsolelyforch ne. (Atricktoremember this areferencefoodfortofu; if thefoodtowhichitis pe sizethatisknownasanAn oods, ifthefoodtowhichitiscomparedalsobelongsthat Food andDrugRegulations reference foodforpotatochips;or T meansafoodthatcanbesubs polyinsaturés ou polyinsaturés) [B.01.001] polyinsaturés oupolyinsaturés) rence standardisthedailyvalue.See OOLKIT incolumnII.(apportquotidienrecommandé) de référence)[B.01.001] acids. (acides gras polyinsaturés, graisses acids. (acidesgraspolyinsaturés, ence) [B.01.001] od forlasagna.(alimentderéférencedumême SEPTEMBER
item.(rationquot mn 1ofthetabletosectionB.01.001.1, compared alsobelongstothat a package in the manner in which it is a packageinthemannerwhichit term:rulersareusedtodraw ates orpolyunsaturated)means mineralnutrientsetoutincolumnI , orincolumnIofTableto glo-American pointandisequal ildren undertwoyearsofage, l, carbohydrate,fibre,sodium, Reference standardsare tituted inthedietfor idienne raisonnable) Daily value .
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table following Section ] rbitol, sorbitol syrup, and partly skimmed milk or partly skimmed milk FDA metabolism of sugar alcohols single serving ed to store food, e.g., fish and energy or fat" set out in column 1, a single serving of a food, e.g., ohols include erythr means all fatty acids that contain no fatty acids that contain means all compared and that has not been compared and that the net quantity of food in the package the net quantity of food in the package ves that are used as sweeteners and by one person at a single eating occasion; by one person at a single eating occasion; se modified in a manner that increases or se modified increases the in a manner that ard, which is attached to a food with a string discarded after opening, whether the ive of foods of that type that have not been ive of foods of that type that have not a nutrient that is the subject of the a nutrient that is the mn 3 of item 45 of the reference food for fat-reduced chocolate chip reference food for fat-reduced chocolate ées, gras saturés, lipides saturés ou saturés) ou saturés) saturés, lipides saturés ées, gras lar reference food for lar reference food to possess for purposes of sale and distribution, to possess for purposes ltitol syrup, mannitol, so saccharides. (sucres) [B.01.001] SEPTEMBER of fat. [B.01.500] the food to which it is the food to which e food is 100 g or 100 ml or more and the package containse food is 100 g or 100 ml or more and consumed or not. It is never us foods. The limited absorption and the food is less than 100 g or 100 ml, and the package containsthe food is less than 100 g or 100 ml, made for consideration. [Section 1, made for consideration. e in dietetic foods. Sugar alc OOLKIT T , with respect to the subject "light in means a food package that contains means a food package that contains FDR hat the serving of stated size is means: (saturated fat, saturates or saturated) fat, saturates or (saturated means a food container that is ABELLING L (also known as polyols) are food additi – For the purposes of this Toolkit, the expression “ – For the purposes of this Toolkit, the processed, formulated, reformulated or otherwi processed, formulated, value or the amount of decreases the energy as whole milk as a simi comparison, such regular chocolate chip cookies a similar as cookies; (aliment de référence similaire) B.01.513 of the shall have a nutrient value that is representat or otherwi processed, formulated, reformulated energy value or the amount or less than 200 % of the reference amount; [B.01.002A] 150 % or less of that reference amount. means all monosaccharides and di UTRITION UTRITION N
(a) type as a food of the same (b) food referred to in colu the similar reference (a) reasonably consumed the quantity of food can (b) the reference amount of (c) the reference amount of th means to offer for sale, to expose for sale, or means to offer for means a label, generally made of paper or cardbo CFIA double bonds. satur saturés, graisses (acides gras [B.01.001] Sell distribution is whether or not the food Similar reference fatty acids Saturated contents of the product are totally Single serving regulatory requirement t when: Single serving container of soft drink. 175 g container of yogurt, 355 ml can Single use container meat cans opened with a key, cake mix boxes. Sugars Sugar alcohols are important factors in their us xylitol. Tag or other similar material. bodying and texturizing agents in starch hydrolysates, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, ma I Glossary of Terms
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Other Foods Foods for Use in Manufacturing for Co Ready-to-Eat, Prepackaged Foods General Principles Consumer Prepackaged Food Determining Nutrient Values and their Validity and their Validity Values Determining Nutrient Maintaining Constant Nutrient Profiles
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e outcome-based generic ocessing and delivery. regulations were promulgated regulations were hazard(s) and the need for their the beginning of sections and table. focuses on the means by which a with accurate nutrition labels in compliance with accurate nutrition hey are intended to capture the objective while validity. It also evaluates a manufacturer’s validity. It also evaluates a manufacturer’s ce to officers of the Canadian Food Inspection ce to officers of the Nutrition Facts ification setting to pr ms, and also requirepre-packaged food, that all is based Code of Practice – on the Canadian Each sub-section includes a principal statement, further organized into chapters, sections and Principal statements ar inciples of Food Hygiene, adopted by the Codex inciples of Food Hygiene, adopted by he manufacturing process to produce products with a he manufacturing process to produce , focuses on the technical aspects of the Nutrition Facts , focuses on the technical aspects of ichon the Recommended in turn, was modelled SEPTEMBER e of the concern or potential he Manufacturing Process; and ontent Claims and Health Claims ontent Claims and
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Evaluation Standard for Nutrition Labelling sub-sections of the Evaluation Standard. statements of the objectives to be achieved. T allowing flexibility to address specific products or processes. control. The rationale identifies the natur Principal statements are encl Part 1: Evaluation Standard for t Part 2: Evaluation Standard for the Label. assessing nutrition on a product label, or information ability to produce food assessing a manufacturer’s with the Regulations.
CFIA rationale and assessment criteria: The Evaluation Standard, Part 1 and Part 2, is document is to provide guidan The purpose of this they are: Agency (CFIA) when Part 1: Evaluation Standard fo and their manufacturer determines nutrient values of t ability to identify and control all facets and spec constant nutrient profile: from planning Part 2: Evaluation Standard for the Label a product inspection. table. Part 2 is Structure of the Document: subsections describing specific requirements. Review of the contents of this section The The Nutrition Labelling, Nutrient C The Nutrition Labelling, under the specifications health clai for nutrient content and exemptions, be labelled with a other than specific General Principles Hygiene, wh of Food Pr International Code of Practice – General Labelling Nutrition for Standard Evaluation Introduction: Alimentarius Commission. This section consists of two parts: J Nutrition Labelling Evaluation Standard and Enforcement Guidelines aspects offoodmanufacturingorimporting, This documentmaybeusedinconjunctionwith authorities containedinthe onthelegal Policywillbebased CFIAComplianceandEnforcement action willbeinlinewiththe theCFIAwilltake andappropriate, Where applicable The CFIAwillusethisdocument Toolkit standard, refertothe oronalabel.Fo a manufacturingestablishment isintendedtoprovideguidance, While thisdocument used Evaluation Standardwillbe the How J-ii
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N UTRITION 2003 GuidetoFoodLabellingandAdvertising Food andDrugsActRegulations L ABELLING ABELLING to assess compliancewiththe he principalstatements. www.inspection.gc.ca www.inspection.gc.ca T OOLKIT including both processes and facilities. processesandfacilities. includingboth other CFIAprograms/docum r informationonissuesnotaddressedinthis SEPTEMBER factors thatshouldbeconsideredinassessing enforcement action.Suchenforcement enforcement it may not cover all situations encounteredin itmaynotcoverallsituations FoodandDrugRegulations . orthe Nutrition Labelling ents thatassessother .
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.... 25 ...... 28 ...... 23 ...... 27 NFT ...... 31 of the ...... 27 ent ...... 23 in Part A, Part B, and Part C is consistent in Part A, Part B, and Part C is consistent NFT ...... 30 1 addresses the presence of nutrition labelling in 1 addresses the presence of nutrition Table ...... 28 Docum entation of Format Evaluation ition Facts rce ...... 24 ...... 30 ion...... 25 Used in this FT ...... 30 Formats ...... 28 into Fo the N Prepackaged Foods Presentat formation ...... 26 Language ze...... ble ...... on to All ing Si 1.2.1 1.2.2 Location and Ori 1.2.3 Choice of Format 1.2.4 Content of the NFT 1.2.5 Rounding 1.2.6 Size of Format 1.2.7 Technical & Graphic Requirements is Guide ...... Facts Ta for the Nutrition Facts Table...... list 1.1 Presence of the Nutr 1.2 Format of 1.2 Format Check Notes on Serv Alternate Methods of Other Background In References and Abbreviations When Regulations Came
1. Nutrition Initial Review Comm and subsections Note that numbering of the sections section 1. throughout the document. For example, rounding of nutrient values. all parts, while subsection 1.2.5 addresses Consumer Part A: (Including Foods for Children under Two Years of Age and Foods that will be Repackaged for (Including Foods for Children under Retail) Format Specific Review – Format-by- Table of Contents Table of Contents How to Use th J-2 Section 2 Part Standard Evaluation Label for the Please turn to the pages dealing with the format under review. Page# A Standard, Horizontal or Linear Formats (Schedule L, Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 16) 32 B Simplified Formats (Standard, Horizontal, Linear) (Schedule L, Figures 5, 6, 7, 17) 37 Dual Formats – Foods Requiring Preparation (Schedule L, Figures 8, 9) C Aggregate Formats – Different Kinds of Foods (Schedule L, Figures 10, 11) 42 D Dual Formats – Different Amounts of Food (Schedule L, Figures 12, 13) 48 E Aggregate Formats – Different Amounts of Food (Schedule L, Figures 14, 15) 53 F 58 Food for Children Under Two Years of Age Standard, Horizontal or Linear Formats (Schedule L, Figures 20, 21, 22, 23, 31) G Simplified Formats (Standard, Horizontal, Linear) (Schedule L, Figures 24, 25, 26, 62 H 32) Aggregate Formats – Different Kinds of Foods (Schedule L, Figures 27, 28) 67 I Aggregate Formats – Different Amounts of Food (Schedule L, Figures 29, 30) 72 J 77
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1. Nutrition Information...... 82 1.1 Presence of Nutrition Information ...... 82 1.2 Format of Nutrition Information ...... 83 1.2.1 Language ...... 83 1.2.2 Nutrition Information (Serving Size, Energy, Nutrients) ...... 83 1.2.5 Precision of Declarations/ Rounding ...... 84
Part C: Ready-to-Eat, Prepackaged Foods for Use in a Commercial or Industrial Enterprise or Institution [B.01.405]...... 85
1. Nutrition Information...... 85 1.1 Presence of Nutrition Information ...... 85 1.2 Format of Nutrition Information ...... 86 1.2.1 Language ...... 86 1.2.2 Nutrition Information (Serving Size, Energy, Nutrients) ...... 86 1.2.5 Rounding ...... 87 J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
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foods [B.01.404] – Part B of this labelling foods [B.01.404] – pe, indents, footnotes, print size, lines (rules) order of presentation of classifications. For the purposes of nutrition classifications. For are numbered and are identified in one of the foods for children under two years of age and foods for children Nutrition Facts tables, are set out in the Facts table formats (Standard, Simplified, Dual – ition Facts table format in use, he/she will need ition Facts table format in use, he/she Once the user of this standard has reviewed Once the user of this standard has may be satisfied in several ways. The word “or” at may be satisfied in several ways. The able. First, the elements common to all formats able. First, the elements common to In the current Departmental Consolidation of the ent Amounts of Food, etc.) and the versions to locate specific requirements within the fferent classes of foods. This Evaluation Standard fferent classes of foods. aphically presents one or more examples of each hat there is more than one way to fulfill the hat there is more than one way to fulfill – Part A of this labelling standard; – Part A of this labelling criteria must be met to fulfil a requirement. criteria must be met to fulfil a requirement. in detail. (See sections 1.2.3 - 1.2.7.) in detail. (See sections 1.2.3 - 1.2.7.) has been designed to deal with key issues as briefly as has been designed to deal with key all require that most prepackaged products carry a Nutrition products carry most prepackaged require that SEPTEMBER different requirements within the prepackaged products served in a commercial or industrial served in a commercial or industrial prepackaged products 401, B.01.401 or [B.01.401]. OOLKIT T Food and Drug Regulations on [B.01.405] – Part C of this labelling standard. on [B.01.405] – Part C of this labelling Food and Drug Regulations . This document routinely makes reference to a specific regulation or Evaluation Standard ABELLING L . The Food and Drug Regulations Drug Regulations Food and UTRITION N
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required graphic standards such as the use of bold ty and spacing, etc. for each version of the format. Schedule L is the listing of all the various Nutrition Foods Requiring Preparation, Aggregate – Differ (different sizes) of each format. Schedule L gr format, identifies their key features, and sets out the following manners: Section B.01. In addition, this document also references Schedules L and M of the Drug Regulations CFIA The requirements for nutrition labelling and, hence, References and Abbreviations Used in this Document References and Abbreviations References to the and Drug Regulations regulations. These references allow the reader is organized into parts corresponding to the different is organized into parts three classes of foods: labelling there are deals with prepackaged foods for the consumer. It is a step- By far the largest subsection, Part A, Facts t by-step approach to evaluating a Nutrition 1.2.2.) are addressed. (See sections 1.1 through specific Nutr basic requirements and identified the format to turn to the pages that review that The assessment criteria address the Guide Use this How to While the Facts table, the requirements are different for di Facts table, the requirements Please note that this possible. It cannot cover all situations. In some cases, a specific regulatory requirement In some cases, a specific regulatory t the end of an assessment criterion indicates requirement. However, in other cases, J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
Schedule Msetouts Figure 1.6isthesmallest. 1 (thestandardformat),firstversion.Figure1.1is progressively smallerastheversionnumberincreas number, “Y”,referstotheversionofformat. manner: “FigureX.Y”.Thefirstnumber,“X”,refe Within ScheduleL,alltheformatsofNu immediately followingDivision1. Food andDrugRegulations J-24 ecn al au %DV a NutritionFactstableasofDecember12,2007. Content ClaimsandHealthrequirethata NFT The amendmentstothe ADS When RegulationsCameintoForce Percent DailyValue Available DisplaySurface Nutrition Factstable Other Abbreviations Food andDrugsActRegulations Food andDrugRegulations Food andDrugsAct Abbreviations forspecificlegislation Regulations, immediatelyfollowingScheduleK. of the used insettingandevaluatingnutrientcontentclaims Food andDrugRegulations
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Eachformathas4to7versionswhichget ll pre-packagedfoods,withsomeexceptions,carry rs tothenumberofformat,whilesecond
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eria that determine the e are allowed or other he product is declared by weight or by count, he product is declared by weight or shall indicate in a type size of not less than 8 trition Facts table may be used. In the case of near formats). The crit thods, the Nutrition Facts table may be set out esentation of nutrition information. One of the esentation of nutrition information. One that must or may be used are set out Sections that must or may be used are set out
the package. As the size of the package gets the package. As the size of the package the Nutrition Facts tabl small prepackaged products may use “Alternative , ession “consumer friendly measure” means: ession “consumer SEPTEMBER [B.01.466] grams (g) or in millilitres (ml). he net quantity of the product is declared by volume. he net quantity of the product is declared OOLKIT T Facts table require that the serving size be declared in both a serving size be declared require that the Facts table cts table is located. but not all formats ABELLING L UTRITION N
Millilitres (ml) are used when t Grams (g) are declared when the net quantity of t Grams (g) are declared when the net a common visual measure of food – e.g., household measures such as cups, tablespoons, such as cups, tablespoons, of food – e.g., household measures a common visual measure 125 ml, 15 ml, 5 ml, etc. teaspoons, 250 ml, x mm slice square of chocolate; stick of butter, a unit of food – e.g., unit of food an entire container – for a single serving a fraction of food – e.g., 1/8 pizza a fraction of food – or flavour, i.e., maraschino cherries, olives and and when the product is a fruit for garnish pickles.
The Regulations provide for alternatives in the pr The Regulations provide for alternatives the size of factors that influence presentation is format of smaller, smaller versions of the same horizontal or li formats are permitted (e.g., bilingual formats and versions of the Nutrition Facts table formats and versions of the Nutrition B.01.454 – B.01.459 of the Regulations. For many of the formats, CFIA Alternate Methods of Presentation Metric serving sizes The metric measure is declared in Serving Size Notes on of the Nutrition Most formats consumer friendly measure and in a metric measure. measure and in a metric measure. consumer friendly measures Consumer friendly this document, the expr For the purposes of Methods of Presentation”. When the Regulations permit these alternative me on: a) b) a tag attached to the package; c) a package insert; d) label; the inner side of a e) a fold-out label; or an outer sleeve, overwrap or collar. Any version (size) of the permitted formats of the Nu (b) or (c), the outer label of the prepackaged product points where the Nutrition Fa J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
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Rounding ofNutrientValues–SectionCandTables,K Triggering ofAdditionalInformation–SectionC Exemptions fromMandatoryNu Foods RequiringaNutritionFactsTable–SectionB Further NotesonServingSize–SectionC nepieo nttto eto Enterprise orInstitution–SectionH Multiple-Serving, Ready-to-EatPrepackagedProduc Prepackaged FoodsforUseintheManufactureofOther–SectionH Food forChildrenUnderTwoYearsofAge–SectionG Calculation ofAvailableDisplaySurface–SectionE Hierarchy ofFormats–SectionD
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ADS? Has it 2 ept for single serve containers)? umer friendly & metric measures based / lower case? No crowding of characters?
age and foods that will be repackaged for retail) age and foods that SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING L chosen? (See the Decision Trees in the Inspector’s Toolkit.) See templates. Colour: table background and print? Font: Sans serif? Bold as required? Capitals Order of presentation of information? Indents? Serving size: Reasonable serving size? Cons met? on the food as sold? Format specific requirements Core nutrients: All core nutrients present? declared? Additional nutrients: Are triggered nutrients DV when permitted/required? Correct units and % NFT? Non-permitted nutrients: any declared in the (e.g., simplified formats, formats Have format specific requirements been respected? for children under 2 years.) Are nutrients rounded as per the Regulations? (See the Rounding Tables in Inspector’s Toolkit.) Within a “family” of formats, has an appropriate format and version (size) been If not, does a bilingual exemption apply (local, test market, specialty food)? If not, does a bilingual exemption apply (local, methods of presentation)? On the outer package (except for alternate (exc NFT not destroyed when product is opened Readily visible? product is manipulated to view the NFT? Will the product leak or be damaged when = 0 Simplified Standard: at least 7 nutrients/Calories amounts Dual Format: foods requiring preparation/different amounts of food Aggregate Format: different kinds/different Children under two If not, does it need to be? (Is it exempt? A small package < 100 cm If not, does it need to been triggered?)
Format version correctly chosen? (Hierarchy) Technical/graphic requirements respected? Rounding correct? Contents complete? Format choice suitable for product? Is the NFT present? Bilingual? Location/Orientation? Item UTRITION N
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Small packageswithanADSof<100cm Nutrition labellingispresentonallprepa PresenceoftheNutritionFactsTable 1.1 Initial ReviewCommontoAllFormats NutritionFactsTable 1. J-28 In thecaseofSmallPackages<100cm Nutrition labellingisamandator Rationale The nutritioninformationshallbeprovideduponrequest: Verify that: may obtainthenutritioninformation.However,t provided thatanindicationispresentontheouter These requirementsarebasedonhealth.
[B.01.401(4)]: products withtheirownspecificlabellingrequirements exemptions fromnutritionlabellinghavenotbeenannulled[B.01.401(3)];and without charge,and the statementisdeclaredin the statementincludesapostaladdr the printtypesizeofstatem A NutritionFactstableispresent
foods representedforuseinverylowenergydiets. nutrition supplements(thatmeetthe meal replacements; foods containinginfantformula; infant formula; formulated liquiddiets; [B.01.401, B.01.467]. foods insmallpackageswithanAvailableDisplaySurface(ADS)oflessthan100cm permitted exemptions,or : CFIA
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∗ near or formats with reduced leading (smallest near or formats with ments of the Regulations, e.g., content, format, ments of the Regulations, rmation may be provided in one official language, the lowest level of the Decision Trees) e.g., the lowest level of the products meet the conditions listed the products meet the conditions listed ion Facts table has not been annulled. ion Facts table has not been annulled. 9.6, 11.5, 11.6, etc. of Schedule L); and 9.6, 11.5, 11.6, etc. SEPTEMBER
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∗ in French or English, or both languages as requested. or English, or both in French the Nutrition Facts table is in a suitable format; the Nutrition Facts are not used: horizontal, li the following formats formats, (those found in versions of bilingual Figures 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 6.5, 6.6, 9.5, Figures 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, table conforms to all require the Nutrition Facts etc. the exemption from declaring a Nutrit
CFIA that: must also ensure Manufacturers
Inspectors must also verify that: Inspectors must also if Note: The labelling exemption is annulled B.01.401(3)(a),(b),(c) or (e). J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
1.2.1 Language result frominconsistentpresentation. consumer comprehensionandminimizesfrustration, The formatofnutritionlabellingisregulated. Rationale: Regulations. The NutritionFactstableisincomplianc FormatoftheNutritionFactsTable 1.2 J-30 LocationandOrientationoftheNFT 1.2.2
Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria:
formats arepermitted[B.01.402,B.01.451]. The NutritionFactstableisshownin CFIA surfaces areofthesamesize andprominence. When anEnglishandaFrenchtableareon The NutritionFactstableisononecontinuoussurface ofAvailableDisplaySurface. units sharingacommonlid.) order toviewtheNutritionFactstable(s example, outerpackagingmustnotbedestr The NutritionFactstableiseasilyviewed B.01.452(2)]. manipulated inordertoreadtheNutritionFa The contentsoftheproductdonotleak products areexcepted.) The NutritionFactstableisnotdestroy than forsmallpackagesandeggcartons.) The NutritionFactstableislocatedont
specialty foods,underSect Exemptions frombilinguallabellingexistforlocalfoods,testmarketfoodsand
N [B.01.402, B.01.451] UTRITION L ABELLING
e withtheformatrequirementsunder T OOLKIT o .1023&7. ion B.01.012(3)&(7). Consistency ofappearancetheNFTfacilitates [B.01.451, B.01.402] English andFrench;bilingualorunilingual SEPTEMBER ed whentheproductisopened.(Singleserving he outerlabelofaprepackagedproduct(other ), e.g.,multi-packsofyogurtwithindividual nor aretheydamagedwhentheproductis misinterpretationandconfusionthatmay under customaryconditionsofsale.(For oyed orindividualunitsmanipulatedin two separatesurfaces(panels),both cts table[B.01.001–definitionofADS,
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Figures (Schedule L) Figures (Schedule Fig. 1, 2, 3, 4, 16 Fig. 5, 6, 7, 17 Fig. 8, 9 Fig. 10, 11 Fig. 12, 13 Fig. 14, 15 Fig. 20, 21, 22, 23, 31 Fig. 24, 25, 26, 32 Fig. 27, 28 Fig. 29, 30
SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING L Note that for each format, the following requirements are reviewed: Note that for each format, the following 1.2.3 of Format Choice 1.2.4 Content of the NFT 1.2.5 Rounding 1.2.6 Format Size of 1.2.7 Technical & Graphic Requirements UTRITION N
Aggregate Formats – Different Kinds of Foods Aggregate Formats – Different Kinds of Food Aggregate Formats – Different Amounts Food for Children Under Two Years of Age Food for Children Under Two Years Standard, Horizontal or Linear Formats Linear) Simplified Formats (Standard, Horizontal, Dual Formats – Foods Requiring Preparation Dual Formats – Foods – Different Kinds of Foods Aggregate Formats Food Dual Formats – Different Amounts of of Food Aggregate Formats – Different Amounts Format Family or Linear Formats Standard, Horizontal (Standard, Horizontal, Linear) Simplified Formats I J G H C D E F A B Identify the specific format of the Nutrition Facts table used. Facts table used. of the Nutrition specific format Identify the subsection: Go to the appropriate CFIA
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.. ChoiceofFormat/Basi (ScheduleL,Figures1,2,3,4&16) 1.2.3 Standard,Horizontal,orLinearFormats A) J-32 (ServingSize,Energy,Nutrients) ContentsoftheNutritionFactsTable 1.2.4
of foodassold.Theseformatsare: The Standard,Horizontal,andLinearformatspr Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: B.01.002A(1). Basic requirementsarelistedintheRegulat Serving Size Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria:
The servingsizeisexpressedasaconsumerfriendly measure (1 The servingisbasedonthefoodasofferedforsale. (2 a servingconsistsof CFIA eating occasion.(See The servingsizeisaquantityoffoodt The formatoftheNutritionFact May not serving consistsof Must than onefood(e.g.,boxofchocolates,traymixednuts). May Appropriate formostfoods not consumer friendlymeasureistheunitoramu In thecaseoffoodsthatarepre-porti (e.g., multi-packoffrozenices). (e.g., multi-packofchocolatebars). nd ; inbrackets;sameunitsasnetquantity 7/8 burger;2cookies provideacompositevalueforanassortment
be usedonaprepackagedproductcontaining N UTRITION be usedonaprepackagedproductcontaining
L ABELLING one s ofInformation[B.01.406] one 2003 GuidetoFoodLabellingandAdvertising food,andthenutritioninformationis food,andthenutritioninformationis not 1½cookies,etc. T OOLKIT s tableissuitablefortheproduct.
oned intounitscommonlyconsumedperunit,the hat canbereasonablyconsumedatasingle SEPTEMBER ions inthetabletoB.01.401andsection ovide nutritioninformationforoneserving declaration.) Seenotesforexceptions. ltiple oftheunitfood,e.g.,1burger offood,aservingconsistingmore an assortmentofsimilarfoods,a an assortmentofsimilarfoods, different
same st ) and , Section6.2.4.) foreachfood foreachfood
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y unit, with the statement “(about prescribed in column 4 to the tables serving sizes. In these cases, verify serving sizes. In these cases, verify and the package contains and the package the nutrition information is the same the nutrition information (Calories, g, mg, %DV) [column 3 to the (e.g., concentrated orange juice, juice (e.g., concentrated orange juice, juice or more mn 2 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402 e.g., additional nutrients, servings per e.g., additional nutrients, servings per ctions B.01.401 and B.01.402 (core or additional y eaten by one person at one time; y eaten by one person
100 g or 100 ml and the package contains 100 g or 100 ml and or e been “triggered” are declared. the Regulations, B.01.401, B.01.402. the Regulations, B.01.401, B.01.402. SEPTEMBER less than [B.01.002A(2)], verify that the se verify that the [B.01.002A(2)], declared in the Nutrition Facts table. is declared in a consumer friendl
OOLKIT T is declared in a consumer friendly unit (1 is declared in a consumer friendly unit are not ABELLING L of the reference amount. of the reference amount. ), manufacturers may choose to declare both ), manufacturers may choose to declare
the reference amount is the reference amount Serving and nutrient declarations are rounded as brackets). Food as prepared [naming the serving size] prepared)”. Calories and core nutrients are declared. All additional nutrients that hav Additional information may be declared, footnotes, etc. container, Calories from fat, % DV cholesterol, Nutrient declarations are in prescribed units tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402]. Prescribed terminology as set out in colu is used, e.g., “Fat”, “Total Fat”, or “Fat, Total”. Nutrients not listed in the tables to Se information) to Sections B.01.401 and B.01.402. Food as sold the quantity of food can be reasonabl the quantity of food 200% of the reference amount; 200% of the reference is 100 g or 100 ml the reference amount less foods requiring preparation AND for which foods requiring preparation single serving units single serving
for the food “As Sold” and “As Prepared” for the food “As Sold” and “As Prepared” crystals that: Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following regulatory requirement has been met. Basic requirements are set out in Energy and Nutrients Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements For For the package when: the package Note: M of the Regulations for reference amounts. See Schedule UTRITION N
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(preferred) level.Allofthoseoptions level options.Themanufacturermustfirstre is chosen,themanufacturer Standard Format,aNarrowStandard,andtheB Within thefirstlevel,manufacturermaychoosebetweenthreeoptions:basic move tothesecondlevel...andsoon.(Seeschematics.) at thislevel.However,inthe3 Bilingual HorizontalFormat.Thesamerules 1 be chosen. table withinafamilyofformats. The DecisionTreeisastep-by-stepapproach 3 2 If thereisnosuitablefitinthe1 Larger versionsofaformatmayalwaysbeused.
st rd nd Level Level Level CFIA on onecontinuoussurfaceofthepackage. on 15%orlessoftheADS;
N UTRITION Bilingual Horizontal Bilingual Horizontal [B.01.454] figures 4.1–4.2 figures figures 1.1-1.6 figures Standard L ABELLING Bilingual Standard figures 3.5-3.7 Bilingual Standardfigures
or must Linear figures 16.1-16.2 Linear figures
or rd st There arethreelevelsofoptions,1 leveloptions,anyformatorversionofamay
level,themanufacturermayproceedtonextlevel: and T select thelargestsizeofformatthatwillfit: figures 2.1–2.4 figures 3.1–3.4 figures BilingualStandard 2.1–2.4 figures Narrow Standard OOLKIT
must beexhaustedbeforethemanufacturermay SEPTEMBER apply tochoosingtheappropriatesizeofNFT view alloftheoptionswithinfirst to choosinganappropriateNutritionFacts or
ilingual StandardFormat.Onceanoption Alternate Methods ofPresentation Alternate Methods or or
Bilingual Horizontal figures 4.3-4.5 figures BilingualHorizontal
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, labelled with a sticker and sold 2 d Format (1.1 - 1.3), Narrow Standard d Format (1.1 - 1.3), Narrow Standard d, Narrow Standard, Bilingual Standard, d, Narrow Standard, trition Facts table are set out in Section andard, Bilingual Horizontal or Linear 200 cm formats is used, then this section s table may be larger than specified if s table may be larger than specified dance with the specifications of the applicable (Figure 1.1), Narrow Standard (Figure (Figure 1.1), Narrow Standard (Figure [B.01.450 & B.01.460] e they are packaged [B.01.454(5)]: with an ADS of > SEPTEMBER s set out in Section B.01.454 (1 s set out in Section OOLKIT T ABELLING attached to an ornamental container or a package to which a label cannot be attached to an ornamental container L continuous surface of the package. continuous surface may be chosen. If the 3rd level is appropriate, any option format that fits on 15% or less of the Available Display Surface (ADS) 15% or less of the Available Display format that fits on formats, in any size version, may be used (Schedule L, Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 & 16). formats, in any size version, may be used (Schedule L, Figures 1, 2, 3, the Standard, Narrow Standard, Bilingual St one of the following NFTs may be used: Standar one of the following NFTs may be used: Format (3.1 - 3.3). Format (2.1 - 2.3) or Bilingual Standard The characters within the Nutrition Fact enlarged in a uniform manner [B.01.450(3)(b)]. If the largest version of the Standard If the largest version of the Standard 3.1) 2.1) or the Bilingual Standard (Figure has been satisfied. Larger formats may be used. order of presentation, A suitable format has been used (e.g., Standar A suitable format has Linear, or Alternate Methods); and Bilingual Horizontal, (size) of the format has been used. A suitable version Retail Labelled Products Tags
For physically applied or legibly set out or easily viewed [B.01.454(6)]: For Using the hierarchy of format Using the hierarchy Assessment Criteria: Assessment met. have been requirements the following regulatory Verify that figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, with respect to: The technical and graphic requirements of the Nu B.01.450 and B.01.460 of the Regulations. Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. The Nutrition Facts table is set out in accor only on the retail premises wher Quick Tips options), verify that: options), verify that: Note: chosen version is the largest version of a Within the 1st or 2nd levels, a suitable UTRITION N
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Colour iscorrectlyused: Fonts andstylisticelementsarecorrectlyused: table issetoutinaccordancewithFigures18or19,ScheduleLrespectto: If additionalinformation(listedinthetableto
CFIA The backgroundiswhiteoralightneutra black). There isnohighlightingofcharactersorwords,andreverseprint(whiteon There issubstantialcontrastbetween A singletypecolourisused–blackorthedarkestonlabel. Upper andlowercaselettersarecorrectlyused. Characters donottoucheachotherortherules(lines). A single“sansserif”(non-decorative)fontisused. footnotes. indents, and order ofpresentation, use ofboldtype. spacing, and dimensions oftypeandrules,
N UTRITION L ABELLING T OOLKIT
the print(typeandlines)background. SEPTEMBER B.01.402)isdeclared,theNutritionFacts l colour(notmorethan5%tint).
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and the package contains ltiple of the unit of food, e.g., 1 popsicle ltiple of the unit of food, e.g., 1 popsicle e nutrient value is “0”, as reported in the e nutrient value is declaration.) See notes for exceptions. declaration.) See notes for exceptions. or more ions in the table to B.01.401, B.01.002A(1). 1 ½ strings of licorice, etc. [B.01.401(6)] hat can be reasonably consumed at a single hat can be reasonably consumed at y eaten by one person at one time; oned into units commonly consumed per unit, the oned into units commonly consumed not
100 g or 100 ml and the package contains or s table is suitable for the product. s table is suitable SEPTEMBER less than 2003 Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising [B.01.002A(2)], verify that the se OOLKIT T
ABELLING L of the reference amount. 7/8 popsicle; 2 strings of licorice ; in brackets; same units as net quantity ; in brackets; same units as net quantity nd the reference amount is
the quantity of food can be reasonabl In the case of foods that are pre-porti or a mu consumer friendly measure is the unit not 200% of the reference amount; the reference amount is 100 g or 100 ml
less (2 The serving size is a quantity of food t The serving size is a quantity of food eating occasion. (See The format of the Nutrition Fact The format of the The serving is based on the food as offered for sale. The serving is based on the food as friendly measure (1 The serving size is expressed as a consumer single serving units
For the package when: Serving Size Regulat Basic Requirements are listed in the Note: for reference amounts. See Schedule M of the Regulations Assessment Criteria: requirements have been met. Verify that the following regulatory The simplified formats are suitable for foods whos The simplified formats core nutrients. for seven or more of Calories and Nutrition Facts table, Assessment Criteria: been met. regulatory requirement has Verify that the following UTRITION N
CFIA B) 7 & 17) L, Figures 5, 6, (Schedule Format Simplified 1.2.3 of Format/ Basis of Information Choice
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table withinafamilyofformats. The DecisionTreeisastep-by-step approach Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementhas beenmet. Assessment Criteria: The followinginformation,requiredby Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Basic requirementsaresetout Energy andNutrients manufacturers for thefood“AsSold”andPrepared” For foodsrequiringpreparationANDforwhic
(naming theservingsize)prepared”. Food asprepared brackets). CFIA B.01.401 andB.01.402. Serving andnutrientdeclarationsareroundedas nutrients) Nutrients notlistedinthetablestoSe is used,e.g.,“Fat”,“TotalFat”,or“Fat,Total”. Prescribed terminologyassetoutincolu column 3tothetablesB.01.401andB.01.402. Nutrient declarationsareinprescribedunits a significantsourceofothernutrient a footnote–“Notsignificantsourceof other thanflour;and any vitaminormineralnutrientdeclared salt orfluoridetowaterice); any sugaralcohol,vitamin,ormineral any nutrientthatisthesubjectofa any othernutrientinthecorelist protein; carbohydrate; fat; Calories; Food assold
N UTRITION are not
may
[B.01.455]
is declaredinaconsumerfriendlyunit(1 choose todeclarebothservingsizes.Inthesecases,verifythat: declaredintheNutritionFactstable. L ABELLING is declaredinaconsumerfriendl
in theRegulations,B.01.401(6). There arethreelevelsofoptions, 1 T OOLKIT that cannotbeexpressedas“0"; theregulations,isdeclared: statement, claimorrepresentation; s” whentherearespacerestraints. ctions B.01.401andB.01.402(coreoradditional added totheproduct(otherthaniodine SEPTEMBER (naming theexcludedcorenutrients)”or“Not as acomponentoftheproduct’singredients mn 2tothetablesB.01.401andB.01.402 (e.g., juicecrystals,somepoppingcorn), to choosinganappropriate NutritionFacts (Calories, g,mg,%DV),aslaidoutin h thenutritioninformationissame prescribed inthetablestoSections y unit,withthestatement“about
st ) and in ametricunit(2 st level,2 nd leveland3 nd
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andard Format. Once an option is chosen, andard Format. Once view all of the options within the first the options within view all of level options, any format or any version of a level options, any format or any version same rules apply to choosing the appropriate same rules apply to choosing the appropriate rd
may choose between two options: the Simplified may choose between must be exhausted before the manufacturer may the manufacturer before must be exhausted Simplified Standard figures 5.1–5.6 Simplified Standard Bilingual figures 6.1–6.4
level, the manufacturer may proceed to the next level: the level, the manufacturer may proceed and st SEPTEMBER s set out in Section B.01.455 (1 or Simplified Linear figures 17.1-17.2
select the largest size of the format that will fit: select the largest size OOLKIT T Bilingual Simplified Standard figures 6.5-6.7 Bilingual Simplified Horizontal (7.1–7.2) must
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on one continuous surface of the package. on one continuous on 15% or less of the ADS; on 15% or less of Level Level Level rd nd st
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2 Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following regulatory requirements have been met. Using the hierarchy of format size of NFT at this level. However, in the 3 size of NFT at this level. However, a format may always be used. Larger versions of If there is no suitable fit in the 1 (preferred) level. All of those options level. All of those (preferred) The Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Format. level options. The manufacturer must first re The manufacturer level options. move to the second level ... and so on. (See schematics.) and so on. (See second level ... move to the the manufacturer Within the first level, Standard Format and the Bilingual Simplified St Standard Format and the manufacturer format may be chosen. 1 options), verify that: UTRITION N
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only ontheretailpremiseswher The NutritionFactstableissetoutinaccor Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementshave beenmet. Assessment Criteria: B.01.450 andB.01.460oftheRegulations. The technicalandgraphicrequirementsoftheNu figure inScheduleLtotheRegulations,withrespectto: physically appliedorlegiblysetouteasilyviewed[B.01.455(5)]: For For Quick Tips format thatfitson15%orlessoftheAvailableDisplaySurface(ADS) Note: Withinthe1stor2ndlevels,asuitableversionislargestofchosen If the3 continuous surfaceofthepackage.
Tags Retail LabelledProducts spacing, and dimensions oftypeandrules, order ofpresentation, CFIA 6, 7,17). or SimplifiedLinearformats,inanysize the SimplifiedStandard,Bilingual Bilingual SimplifiedStandardFormat(6.1-6.3). one ofthefollowingNFTsmaybeused:Simplif satisfied. Simplified Standard(Figure6.1)format If thelargestversionofSimplifi A suitableversion(size)oftheformathasbeenused. Standard, BilingualSimplifiedHorizontal,Si A suitableformathasbeenused(e.g.,Si ThecharacterswithintheNutrit Largerformatsmaybeused. rd specified ifenlargedinauniformmanner[B.01.450(3)(b)]. levelisappropriate,anyoptionmaybechosen.
attached toanornamentalcontainerorapackagewhichlabelcannotbe N UTRITION
L ABELLING with anADSof> e theyarepackaged[B.01.455(4)]: T OOLKIT ed Standard(Figure5.1)ortheBilingual ion Factstablemaybelargerthan
[B.01.450 &B.01.460] SEPTEMBER dance withthespecificationsofapplicable s isused,thenthissectionhasbeen version, maybeused(ScheduleL,Figures5, mplified Standard,BilingualSimplified mplified Linear,orAlternateMethods);and 200cm Standard, BilingualSimplifiedHorizontal trition FactstablearesetoutinSection ied StandardFormat(5.1-5.3)orthe 2 , labelledwithastickerandsold
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l colour (not more than 5 % tint). B.01.402) is declared, the Nutrition Facts is declared, the B.01.402) the print (type and lines) and the background. the print (type and lines) and the background. SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T
ABELLING L use of bold type. use of bold order of presentation, order of presentation, indents, and footnotes. (non-decorative) font is used. A single “sans serif” touch each other or the rules (lines). Characters do not letters are correctly used. Upper and lower case or the darkest colour used on the label. A single type colour is used – black There is substantial contrast between There is no highlighting of characters or words, and no reverse print (white print on There is no highlighting of characters black). The background is white or a light neutra
If additional information (listed in the table to information (listed If additional table is set out in accordance with Figures 18 or 19, Schedule L with respect to: with Figures 18 or 19, Schedule table is set out in accordance elements are correctly used: Fonts and stylistic Colour is correctly used: UTRITION N
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This formatissuitablefor Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Horizontal, LinearFormats prepared withaddedwater,somepoppingcorn.SeeSectionsAandBfortheStandard, for thefoodassold.Examplesincludefroz Note thatinthesecases,theservingsize prepared –aStandard,BilingualHorizont This formatis meat tobecookedordrybreakfastcerealservedwithmilk. and spicemixtobeaddedgroundmeat,chocolatedrinkmilk,raw that arecustomarilyservedcombinedwithotherfoods Serving sizerequirementsaresetoutin Serving Size where thenutritioninformationis In caseswherethenutritioninformationforfood For Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementshave beenmet. Assessment Criteria: Schedule L,Figures8&9: serving sizedeclarations:for thefoodassold,andforpreparedfood.
Prepared Foods, The formatoftheNutritionFact CFIA occasion. (See food arequantitiesofthatcanbe The servingsizeforboththefoodasofferedsaleand forthepreparedorcombined
N UTRITION always
2003 GuidetoFoodLabellingandAdvertising optional. e.g.,cakemixes,chocolatepuddingetc.,there aretwo L ABELLING foods requiringpreparationpriortoconsumption and theSimplifiedFormats. the same T OOLKIT s tableissuitablefortheproduct.
subsection B.01.406(5)(a)andshownin declarationismodifiedtoincludea al, LinearorSimplifiedformats SEPTEMBER [B.01.406(5)] reasonably consumedatasingleeating en concentratedjuiceordrinkcrystalstobe for thefoodassoldand isnotaltered
. Examplesincludedrynoodle by thepreparation– , Section6.2.4.) may Verify that beused. or foods :
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in a metric unit (2 in a metric in a metric unit (2 and and ) ) st st y unit, with the statement “about the statement “about y unit, with ed as set out in Schedule L, Figures ed as set out in Schedule L, Figures ed as set out in Schedule L, Figures ed as set out in Schedule s table, e.g., amino acids. and the package contains ., “With ½ cup skim milk”. (Note – It is not ., “With ½ cup skim milk”. (Note – It sold)”, “(‘Prepared’ or a description of the sold)”, “(‘Prepared’ cts”, while the serving size of the combined cts”, while the serving there are two serving size declarations: for there are two serving , or more mn 2 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402 e.g., additional nutrients, servings per “triggered” are declared [B.01.402]. ctions B.01.401 and B.01.402 (core or additional y eaten by one person at one time; , verify that the serving size is the net quantity , verify that the serving size is the (naming the serving size) prepared”. (naming the serving holesterol, footnotes, etc. [B.01.402]
100 g or 100 ml and the package contains or requirements have been met. is declared in a consumer friendly measure, and declared is declared in a consumer friendly measure, SEPTEMBER less than general [B.01.002A(2)] declared in the Nutrition Fact is declared in a consumer friendl is declared (e.g., cereal and milk) OOLKIT T (next line of information) are declar (next line of information) are declar (next line of information)
is declared in a consumer friendly unit (1 in a consumer friendly is declared is declared in a consumer friendly unit (1 is declared in a consumer friendly unit
are not ABELLING L of the reference amount. brackets). See notes for exceptions. brackets). See notes for exceptions. Combined (Added) Food declaration.) declared as part of the serving size Sub-headings as a heading of a column of information, e.g as a heading of a column of information, Food as sold Food as Calories and core nutrients are declared [B.01.401]. All additional nutrients that have been Additional information may be declared, container, Calories from fat, % DV c Prescribed terminology as set out in colu is used, e.g., “Fat”, “Total Fat”, or “Fat, Total”. Nutrients not listed in the tables to Se information) the reference amount is brackets). See notes for exceptions. See notes for exceptions. brackets). prepared Food as size)” or “about (naming the serving Sub-headings 8 & 9. the quantity of food can be reasonabl 200% of the reference amount; ml the reference amount is 100 g or 100 less 8 & 9: “Amount”, “(description of product as 8 & 9: “Amount”, “(description food as prepared)”. Food as sold
Energy and Nutrients Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following the food as sold, and for the combined food. The serving size for the food as sold is for the combined food. The serving the food as sold, and below the title “Nutrition Fa declared in the line size declaration. sub-heading in the line below the serving food appears as a For single serving units of the package when: Note: amounts. See Schedule M of the Regulations for reference For Combined Foods UTRITION N
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Verify thatthefollowingrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: where eitheroptionmaybe chosen. For PreparedorCombinedFood,verify For FoodasSold,verifythatthedeclarationincludes: The energyandnutrientdeclarationsareset If thereisnosuitablefitinthe 1 Larger versionsofaformatmayalwaysbeused. table withinafamilyofformats. The DecisionTreeisastep-by-stepapproach Verify thatthefollowing manufacturer Bilingual DualFormatforFoodsRequiringPr Within thefirstlevel,manufacturer second level.(Seeschematic.) level. Allofthoseoptionsmustbeexhaus options. Themanufacturermustfirstreviewa
to SectionsB.01.401andB.01.402. Serving andnutrientdeclarationsareroundedas food an % DVforanynutrientthatisdeclaredasathefoodsold. Calories fromfat(ifdeclaredforthefoodassold), Calories, Schedule L.) corresponding asteriskbesidethedeclarationofgramsfat.(SeeFigures8or9, a footnote:“Amountin(namingthefood amounts (g,mg,etc)and%DV); information inunitsprescribedbycolumn CFIA on onecontinuoussurfaceofthepackage. on 15%orlessoftheADS; optional s
N . Thenutrientsareexpressedinabsoluteamounts(gormg). UTRITION must footnoteindicatingthenutrientcontentof [B.01.456] select thelargestsizeofformatthatwillfit: L ABELLING format specific
st There aretwolevelsofoptions,1 level,themanufacturermay proceedtothenextlevel, and
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thatthedeclarationincludes: ted beforethemanufacturermaymoveto SEPTEMBER
requirements havebeenmet. eparation. Onceanoptionischosen,the out asrequiredbysubsectionB.01.406(5). 3totablesB.01.401&B.01.402(absolute as sold)”(e.g.,“Amountindrymix”)and ll oftheoptionswithinfirst(preferred) to choosinganappropriateNutritionFacts prescribed incolumn4tothetables added ingredientsor st leveland2 nd level
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Bilingual Dual Format – Foods Requiring Preparation SEPTEMBER s set out in Section B.01.456 (1 OOLKIT figures 8.1–8.6 level, a suitable version is the largest version of a chosen format that T st level is appropriate, any option may be chosen. nd Dual Format – Food Requiring Preparation ABELLING L Within the 1 fits on 15% or less of the Available Display Surface (ADS) If the 2 surface of the package.
A suitable version (size) of the chosen format has been used.
Level Level Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. Using the hierarchy of format verify that: st UTRITION nd 1 2 N
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Fonts andstylisticelementsarecorrectlyused: table issetoutinaccordancewithFigures18or19,ScheduleLrespectto: If additionalinformation(listedinthetableto figure inScheduleLtotheRegulations,withrespectto: The NutritionFactstableissetoutinaccor Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: B.01.450 andB.01.460oftheRegulations. The technicalandgraphicrequirementsoftheNu physically appliedorlegiblysetouteasilyviewed[B.01.456(4)]: For Quick Tips
Tags CFIA Upper andlowercaselettersarecorrectlyused. Characters donottoucheachotherortherules(lines). A single“sansserif”(non-decorative)fontisused. footnotes. indents, and order ofpresentation, use ofboldtype. spacing, and dimensions oftypeandrules, order ofpresentation, Format –FoodsRequiringPreparationmaybeused. any versionoftheDualFormat–Foods enlarged inauniformmanner[B.01.450(3)(b)]. The characterswithintheNutritionFact Larger formatsmaybeused. 9.1), isused,thenthissectionhasbeensatisfied. (Figure 8.1)orBilingualDualFormat If thelargestversionofDual
attached toanornamentalcontainerorapackagewhichlabelcannotbe N
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[B.01.450 &B.01.460]
–FoodsRequiringPreparation(Figure SEPTEMBER dance withthespecificationsofapplicable s tablemaybelargerthanspecifiedif RequiringPreparationorBilingualDual B.01.402)isdeclared,theNutritionFacts trition FactstablearesetoutinSection
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l colour (not more than 5% tint). l colour (not more the print (type and lines) and the background. the background. and lines) and the print (type
SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING L A single type colour is used – black or the darkest colour used on the label. colour used – black or the darkest colour is used A single type between contrast There is substantial reverse print (white print on of characters or words, and no There is no highlighting black). white or a light neutra The background is
Colour is correctly used: Colour is
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C) C) Preparation Requiring Format – Foods Dual J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
(ServingSize,Energy,Nutrients) ContentsoftheNutritionFactsTable 1.2.4 .. ChoiceofFormat/BasisInformation (ScheduleL,Figures10&11) 1.2.3 AggregateFormats–DifferentKindsofFoods D) J-48
Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Serving Size Aggregate Format–DifferentKindsofFoods: than onefood. The AggregateFormat–DifferentKindsofF
assorted chocolates) and aservingconsistsofmorethanonethefoods(e.g.,traymixednuts,box The formatoftheNutritionFact multi packoffrozenices-freeziepops.) granola bars) (2 CFIA a singleeatingoccasion.(See The servingsizeforallfoodsisaquantit consists of May not or foodsthatareintendedtobeeatent May May of Must The servingsizeisexpressedasaconsumerfriendly measure (1 The servingisbasedonthefoodasofferedforsale. The servingsizeforallfoodsissetoutasshowninSchedule L,Figures10&11. 6.2.4.) nd one ; inbrackets;sameunitsasnetquantitydeclaration.) Seenotesforexceptions. beusedwhenaprepackagedproductcont be usedwhenaprepackagedproductcontains
beusedwhenaprepackagedproductcontainssimilarfoods,servingconsists N food, andthenutritioninformationis UTRITION beusedwhenaprepackagedproductcontainssimilarfoods,serving one
food, andthenutritioninformationis L ABELLING
T OOLKIT s tableissuitablefortheproduct. 2003 GuidetoFoodLabellingandAdvertising SEPTEMBER [B.01.406] ogether (e.g.,cheeseandcrackersnackkit) y offoodthatcanbereasonablyconsumedat oods providesnutritioninformationformore different ains separatelypackagedingredients
anassortmentofsimilarfoods, foreachfood(e.g.,multi-packof same foreachfood(e.g.,
st ) and
in metricunits , Section
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prescribed in column 4 to the tables prescribed in column 4 to the tables acturer may move to the second level. within the first (preferred) level. All of t food must also be provided for all food(s) t food must also be provided for all food(s) to choosing an appropriate Nutrition Facts to choosing an appropriate Nutrition of Foods. Once an option is chosen, the iggered” are declared [B.01.402]. iggered” are declared e.g., additional nutrients, servings per e.g., additional nutrients, 2 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402]. 2 to the tables to B.01.401 requirements have been met.
ctions B.01.401 and B.01.402 (core or additional ctions B.01.401 and
holesterol, footnotes, etc. [B.01.402]. holesterol, footnotes, may choose between the Aggregate Format and the
requirements have been met. requirements have and level, the manufacturer may proceed to the next level, There are two levels of options, 1 st
SEPTEMBER
general format specific OOLKIT declared in the Nutrition Facts table. declared in the Nutrition T select the largest size of the format that will fit: [B.01.457] are not must ABELLING L on 15 % or less of the ADS; on one continuous surface of the package. The information for all foods is declared in units set out in column 3 to the tables The information for all foods is declared etc). B.01.401 and B.01.402 (g, mg, % DV, the firs All nutrition information provided for in the same units [B.01.406(2),(3),(4)]. rounded as Serving and nutrient declarations are to Sections B.01.401 and B.01.402. Prescribed terminology is used [column Prescribed terminology Core nutrients are declared [B.01.401]. Core nutrients are that have been “tr All additional nutrients may be declared, Additional information from fat, % DV c container, Calories in the tables to Se Nutrients not listed nutrients)
manufacturer must first review all of the options those options must be exhausted before the manuf (See schematic.) Within the first level, the manufacturer Bilingual Aggregate Format – Different Kinds manufacturer Larger versions of a format may always be used. If there is no suitable fit in the 1 The Decision Tree is a step-by-step approach The Decision Tree is a step-by-step table within a family of formats. where any option may be chosen. Energy and Nutrients and Nutrients Energy Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following Assessment Criteria: has been met. Verify that the following requirement Verify that the following UTRITION N
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D) D) Kinds of Foods Format – Different Aggregate 1.2.5 Rounding 1.2.6 Size of Format
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D) Aggregate Format J-50 If the 2 AlternativeMethodsmay *
2 1 foods (e.g.,multi-packofgranolabars) oe Withinthe1 Note: verify that: Using thehierarchyofformatssetoutin Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: information fortheservingsize,energy,orcorenutrients of foodsthesametype,whenaservi nd st Level Level
CFIA A suitableversion(size)ofthechosenformathasbeen used.
fits on15%orlessoftheAvailableDisplaySurface(ADS) surface ofthepackage.
N UTRITION nd
– Different KindsofFoods Aggregate Format – Different Kinds ofFood Aggregate Format–DifferentKinds levelisappropriate,anyoptionmaybechosen. st level,asuitableversionisthelargestofchosen formatthat L ABELLING only figures 10.1–10.6 figures be usedforprepackagedproductcontainingan T OOLKIT . ng consistingofonlyonethefoods,and Section B.01.457(1stand2ndlevelsofoptions),
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or
is different
Bilingual AggregateFormat Bilingual AggregateFormat Different Kinds ofFood Different Kinds Different Kinds ofFood Different Kinds or AlternateMethods* figures 11.5–11.6 figures figures 11.1–11.4 figures and for theindividual
on onecontinuous assortment
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trition Facts table are set out in Section trition Facts table are set out in Section rent Kinds of Foods or Bilingual Aggregate rent Kinds of Foods or Bilingual Aggregate – Different Kinds of Foods (Figure – Different Kinds B.01.402) is declared, the Nutrition Facts s table may be larger than specified if s table may be larger dance with the specifications of the applicable dance with the specifications of the Format – Different Kinds of Foods Different Kinds of Format – the print (type and lines) and the background.
SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T
ABELLING attached to an ornamental container or a package to which a label cannot be container or a package to which attached to an ornamental L any version of the Aggregate Format – Diffe any version of the Aggregate Format (Figure 10.1) or Bilingual Aggregate Format (Figure 10.1) or Bilingual this section has been satisfied. 11.1) is used, then be used. Larger formats may the Nutrition Fact The characters within manner [B.01.450(3)(b)]. enlarged in a uniform be used. Format – Different Kinds of Foods may If the largest version of the Aggregate version of the If the largest order of presentation, dimensions of type and rules, spacing, and use of bold type. order of presentation, indents, and footnotes. A single “sans serif” (non-decorative) font is used. Characters do not touch each other or the rules (lines). Upper and lower case letters are correctly used. A single type colour is used – black or the darkest colour used on the label. There is substantial contrast between Tags
physically applied or legibly set out or easily viewed [B.01.457(4)]: physically applied For of the Nu The technical and graphic requirements B.01.450 and B.01.460 of the Regulations. Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements accor The Nutrition Facts table is set out in Quick Tips figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, with respect to: figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, If additional information (listed in the table to table is set out in accordance with Figures 18 or 19, Schedule L with respect to: table is set out in accordance with Figures 18 or 19, Schedule L with respect Fonts and stylistic elements are correctly used: Colour is correctly used: UTRITION N
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1.2.7 Technical and Graphic Requirements [B.01.450 & B.01.460] D) D) Kinds of Foods Format – Different Aggregate
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CFIA The backgroundiswhiteoralightneutra black). There isnohighlightingofcharactersorwords,andreverseprint(whiteon
N UTRITION
– Different KindsofFoods L ABELLING T OOLKIT
SEPTEMBER l colour(notmorethan5%tint).
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, Section 6.2.4.) and ) st 2005
be set out in metric units (optional) of the serving size [B.01.406(7)(a)(i)]. lared in consumer friendly units and listed declaration.) See notes for exceptions. . For instance, foods may have different . For instance, foods [B.01.406(7)] hat can be reasonably consumed at a single hat can be reasonably consumed at he amount listed in the serving size and the
may also For example, applesauce may be used as both a For example, applesauce table is suitable for the product. amount of food declared under the title “Nutrition amount of food declared under the
st SEPTEMBER (for 1 2003 Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising OOLKIT T
ABELLING L ; in brackets; same units as net quantity nd The serving size corresponds to the first amount of food (first column) for which The serving size corresponds to the first amount of food (first column) for information is provided in the table. T amount listed in the sub-heading for the first column of food is the same. The quantities of all amounts of food are dec as subheadings below the primary declaration The quantities of all amounts of food (2 The format of the Nutrition Facts eating occasion. (See The serving size is a quantity of food t The serving size is a quantity of food The serving is based on the food as offered for sale. The serving size is expressed as a consumer friendly measure (1 [B.01.406(7)(b)]. Primary Serving Size
For Sub Headings – All Amounts of Food, verify that: Serving Size in Schedule L, Figures 12 & 13. The serving size is set out as shown Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements For Facts”), verify that: These formats may be used whenever it is suitable to provide nutrition information for a be used whenever it is suitable to These formats may one amount or serving size food in more than of measurement. uses or different units cup (125 ml). a dessert: 1 tablespoon (15 ml), ½ condiment and as is always optional. The use of these formats Assessment Criteria: requirement has been met. Verify that the following regulatory UTRITION N
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E) Amounts of Food – Different Dual Format 1.2.3 Figures 12 & 13) (Schedule L, of Format/ Basis of Information Choice 1.2.4 Contents of the Nutrition Facts Table (Serving Size, Energy, Nutrients)
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.. SizeofFormat 1.2.6 1.2.5 Rounding
Energy andNutrients E) Dual Format J-54
Verify thatthefollowingrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Verify thatthefollowing For otheramountsoffood,verify Verify thatthefollowing Assessment Criteria: table withinafamilyofformats. The DecisionTreeisastep-by-stepapproach (See schematic.) those optionsmustbeexhaustedbeforethemanuf manufacturer mustfirstreviewalloftheoptions For PrimaryAmountofFood,verify
to SectionsB.01.401andB.01.402. Serving andnutrientdeclarationsareroundedas % DVforanynutrientthatisdeclaredasathefoodsold. Calories fromfat(ifdeclaredforthefoodassold), Calories,
15 ml”.(SeeScheduleL,Figures12or13.) corresponding footnoteindicatingitistheamount a footnote:anasteriskisplacebesidethedeclarationofgramsfat,with absolute amounts(g,mg,etc.)and%DV); units prescribedbycolumn3tothet information forthefirstamountoffood, nutrients) Nutrients notlistedinthetablestoSe B.01.402. Prescribed terminologyisused,assetoutincolumn2tothetablesB.01.401and container, Caloriesfromfat,%DVc Additional informationmaybedeclared, All additionalnutrientsthathavebeen“tr Core nutrientsaredeclared[B.01.401]. CFIA
– Different Amounts ofFood N UTRITION are not [B.01.458] declaredintheNutritionFactst L ABELLING format specific general
There aretwolevelsofoptions,1 T requirementshavebeenmet. OOLKIT that thedeclarationincludes:
that thedeclarationincludes: holesterol, footnotes,etc.[B.01.402]. ables toSectionsB.01.401&B.01.402(both ctions B.01.401andB.01.402(coreoradditional SEPTEMBER
requirements havebeenmet (upon whichtheservingsizeisbased),in e.g., additionalnutrients,servingsper iggered” aredeclared[B.01.402]. to choosinganappropriateNutritionFacts withinthefirst(preferred)level.Allof acturer maymovetothesecondlevel. inthefoodassold,e.g.,“Amount prescribed incolumn4tothetables able, e.g.,aminoacids,lycopenes.
st leveland2
[B.01.406(7)(a)]. nd level.The
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levels of options), 2005 nd figures 13.1–13.4
Bilingual Dual Format
Different AmountsFoods of and 2 st
figures 13.5–13.6
or
of Food. Once an option is chosen, the Once an option is of Food.
Bilingual Dual Format – Different Amounts of Food may choose between the Dual Format and the Format and the between the Dual may choose
Dual Format figures 12.1–12.6 level, the manufacturer may proceed to the next level, may proceed to the next level, level, the manufacturer and st SEPTEMBER Different AmountsFoods of s set out in Section B.01.458 (1 OOLKIT T select the largest size of the format that will fit: format that will fit: largest size of the select the must
ABELLING
L Level A suitable version (size) of the chosen format has been used. on 15% or less of the ADS; on 15% or less of surface of the package. on one continuous Level nd st
2 1
verify that: Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. Using the hierarchy of format Bilingual Dual Format for Different Amounts Dual Format for Different Bilingual manufacturer a format may always be used. Larger versions of fit in the 1 If there is no suitable Within the first level, the manufacturer first level, the manufacturer Within the where any option may be chosen. where any option UTRITION N
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E) of Food Amounts – Different Format Dual
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E) Dual Format J-56 TechnicalandGraphicRequirements 1.2.7
If the2 of thepackage. fits on15%orlessoftheAvailableDisplaySurface(ADS) Fonts andstylisticelements arecorrectlyused: table issetoutinaccordancewithFigures18or19,Schedule Lwithrespectto: If additionalinformation(listedinthetableto figure inScheduleLtotheRegulations,withrespectto: The NutritionFactstableissetoutinaccor Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: B.01.450 andB.01.460oftheRegulations. The technicalandgraphicrequirementsoftheNu [B.01.450 &B.01.460] physically appliedorlegiblysetouteasilyviewed[B.01.458(4)]: For Quick Tips Note: Withinthe1
Tags CFIA Characters donottoucheach otherortherules(lines). A single“sansserif”(non-decorative) fontisused. footnotes. indents, and order ofpresentation, use ofboldtype. spacing, and dimensions oftypeandrules, order ofpresentation, Different AmountsofFoodmaybeused. any versionoftheDualFormat-Different used, thenthissectionhasbeensatisfied. 12.1) orBilingualDualFormat–Diffe If thelargestversionofDualForm ThecharacterswithintheNutrit Largerformatsmaybeused. nd specified ifenlargedinauniformmanner[B.01.450(3)(b)]. levelisappropriate,anyoptionmaybechosen.
attached toanornamentalcontainerorapackagewhichlabelcannotbe – Different Amounts ofFood N
UTRITION st level,asuitableversionisthelargestofchosenformatthat L ABELLING T OOLKIT
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rent AmountsofFood(Figure13.1)is at –DifferentAmountsofFood(Figure SEPTEMBER dance withthespecificationsofapplicable B.01.402)isdeclared,theNutritionFacts Amounts ofFood,orBilingualDualFormat– trition FactstablearesetoutinSection
and ononecontinuoussurface
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l colour (not more than 5 % tint). l colour (not more the print (type and lines) and the background. the print (type and SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING L Upper and lower case letters are correctly used. are correctly used. lower case letters Upper and used on the label. is used – black or the darkest colour A single type colour contrast between There is substantial reverse print (white print on of characters or words, and no There is no highlighting black). white or a light neutra The background is
Colour is correctly used: Colour is UTRITION N
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(ServingSize,Energy,Nutrients) ContentsoftheNutritionFactsTable 1.2.4 ChoiceofFormat/BasisInformation (ScheduleL,Figures14&15) 1.2.3 AggregateFormat–DifferentAmountsofFood F) J-58
Verify thatthefollowingrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: The useoftheseformatsisalwaysoptional. may bereconstitutedandusedasabeverage,e.g.,1tablespoon½cup. food. Forexample,evaporatedmilkmaybe food inmorethanoneamount,toreflectdifferent These formatsmaybeusedwheneveritissuitabletoprovidenutritioninformationfora For the Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Figures 14&15inScheduleLhaveusedtheseunitsthisway. requirements todeclaretheservingsizein considered consumerfriendlymeasures.Fo & 15.Notethat250ml,12515and5mlarevisiblymeasurableunits The servingsizerequirementsaresetoutin Serving Size For
all otheramountsoffood The servingsizeisexpressedasaconsumerfriendly measure (1 The servingisbasedonthefoodasofferedforsale. (2 eating occasion.(See The servingsizeisaquantityoffoodt (2 The formatoftheNutritionFact CFIA [B.01.406(7)]. Other amountsaredeclaredusi nd nd first amountoffood ; inbrackets;sameunitsasnetquantitydeclaration.) Seenotesforexceptions ; inbrackets;sameunitsasnetquantity
N UTRITION L ABELLING 2003 GuidetoFoodLabellingandAdvertising , verifythat: , verifythat: T OOLKIT s tableissuitablefortheproduct. ng aconsumerfriendlyunit(1 hat canbereasonablyconsumedatasingle SEPTEMBER [B.01.406(7)] both consumerfriendlyunitsandmetricunits. theRegulationsandinScheduleL,Figures14 r liquidfoods,thesedeclarationsfulfillthe used insmallquantitiestowhitencoffeeor declaration.) Seenotesforexceptions. usesordifferentunitsofmeasurea
st ) and st ) and inmetricunits , Section6.2.4.)
in metricunits
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prescribed in column 4 to the tables prescribed in column 4 to the tables s table, e.g., amino acids. s table, e.g., amino acturer may move to the second level. of Food. Once an option is chosen, the within the first (preferred) level. All of t amount of food is also provided for all t amount of food is also provided for to choosing an appropriate Nutrition Facts to choosing an appropriate Nutrition iggered” are declared [B.01.402]. iggered” are declared e.g., additional nutrients, servings per e.g., additional nutrients, 2 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402]. 2 to the tables to B.01.401 requirements
ctions B.01.401 and B.01.402 (core or additional ctions B.01.401 and holesterol, footnotes, etc. [B.01.402]. holesterol, footnotes, may choose between the Aggregate Format and the same units [B.01.406(2),(3),(4)].
requirements have been met. requirements have level, the manufacturer may proceed to the next level, and There are two levels of options, 1 st SEPTEMBER
general format specific OOLKIT declared in the Nutrition Fact declared in the Nutrition T select the largest size of the format that will fit: [B.01.459] are not must ABELLING L
Information for all foods is declared in units prescribed by column 3 to the tables to Information for all foods is declared % DV, etc.); and Sections B.01.401 & B.01.402 (g, mg, the firs All nutrition information provided for additional amounts of food, in the rounded as Serving and nutrient declarations are to Sections B.01.401 and B.01.402. on 15% or less of the ADS; on one continuous surface of the package. Prescribed terminology is used [column Prescribed terminology Core nutrients are declared [B.01.401]. Core nutrients are that have been “tr All additional nutrients may be declared, Additional information from fat, % DV c container, Calories in the tables to Se Nutrients not listed nutrients)
Assessment Criteria: has been met. Verify that the following requirement manufacturer must first review all of the options those options must be exhausted before the manuf (See schematic.) Within the first level, the manufacturer Bilingual Aggregate Format – Different Amounts manufacturer Larger versions of a format may always be used. If there is no suitable fit in the 1 The Decision Tree is a step-by-step approach The Decision Tree is a step-by-step table within a family of formats. where any option may be chosen. Energy and Nutrients and Nutrients Energy Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following Verify that the following UTRITION N
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2 1 If the2 of thepackage. fits on15%orlessoftheAvailableDisplaySurface(ADS) Quick Tips Note: Withinthe1 verify that: Using thehierarchyofformat Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria:
nd st Level
Level CFIA (Figure 15.1)isused,thenthissectionhasbeensatisfied. (Figure 14.1)ortheBilingualAggregat If thelargestversionofAggregat A suitableversion(size)ofthechosenformathasbeenused. ThecharacterswithintheNutrit Larger formatsmaybeused.
nd specified ifenlargedinauniform manner[B.01.450(3)(b)]. levelisappropriate,anyoptionmaybechosen.
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or SEPTEMBER e Format–DifferentAmountsofFood
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trition Facts table are set out in Section trition Facts table l colour (not more than 5 % tint). B.01.402) is declared, the Nutrition Facts B.01.402) is declared, the Nutrition Different Amounts of Food or Bilingual Different Amounts dance with the specifications of the applicable dance with the specifications of the the print (type and lines) and the background. [B.01.450 & B.01.460] [B.01.450 & B.01.460] Amounts of Food may be used. Amounts of Food SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING attached to an ornamental container or a package to which a label cannot be to which a label container or a package to an ornamental attached L any version of the Aggregate Format – any version of the – Different Aggregate Format order of presentation, dimensions of type and rules, spacing, and use of bold type. order of presentation, indents, and footnotes. font is used. A single “sans serif” (non-decorative) or the rules (lines). Characters do not touch each other Upper and lower case letters are correctly used. A single type colour is used – black or the darkest colour used on the label. There is substantial contrast between There is no highlighting of characters or words, and no reverse print (white print on There is no highlighting of characters or words, and no reverse print (white black). The background is white or a light neutra Tags
physically applied or legibly set out or easily viewed [B.01.459(4)]: set out or easily applied or legibly physically graphic requirements of the Nu The technical and of the Regulations. B.01.450 and B.01.460 Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements accor The Nutrition Facts table is set out in For figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, with respect to: figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, table to If additional information (listed in the table is set out in accordance with Figures 18 or 19, Schedule L with respect to: table is set out in accordance with Figures used: Fonts and stylistic elements are correctly Colour is correctly used: UTRITION N
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See Notesin adults, e.g.,somebrandsofarrowrootcookies. may notbeusedonproductsthatarepromot
These formatsmaybeused Food forChildrenUnderTwoYearsofAge J-62 ChoiceofFormat/BasisInformation 1.2.3 Standard,Horizontal,LinearFormats–FoodforChildrenUnder G)
(ServingSize,Energy,Nutrients) ContentsoftheNutritionFacts Table 1.2.4
Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementshave beenmet. Assessment Criteria: Basic requirementsaresetoutintheRegulat Serving Size not Horizontal orLinearFormats)isappropriate Presenting nutritioninformationonthebasisof [B.01.406] Two Years Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria:
CFIA The servingisbasedonthe foodasofferedforsale. eating occasion. The servingsizeisaquantityoffoodt individual foods.Inthiscase,thenutritioninformation the informationforservingsize,energyorcorenutrients a servingconsistsofonlyonethefoods,and The formatoftheNutritionFact The foodissolelyforchildrenundertwoyearsofage. of babyfood[B.01.406(3)(a),B.01.457]. using theAggregateFormat–DifferentKinds be usedonanassortmentoffoodsthesametypewhen: Nutrition LabellingInspector’sToolkit
N UTRITION (Schedule L,Figures20,21,22,23&31)
only L ABELLING onfoodssoldsolelyforchildrenundertwoyearsofage.They
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hat canbereasonablyconsumedatasingle , SectionG SEPTEMBER formostfoods.However,theseformats ions inthetabletoB.01.401,B.01.002A(1). oneservingofthefoodassold(Standard, ofFood.Examplesincludeamulti-pack .
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and ) be declared, e.g., st 2005
may ion B.01.402 (core or be declared. B.01.402, B.01.403. B.01.402, B.01.403. may
prescribed in column 4 to the tables
ute units only (Calories, g, mg), as set out ute units only (Calories, g, mg), as set , additional vitamins and minerals, etc. , additional vitamins and minerals, etc. sugars, protein, vitamins A and C, calcium sugars, protein, vitamins A and C, calcium the top part Nutrition Facts table (from the top part Nutrition Facts table (from the package when the quantity of food can the package when to Section B.01.402 that have been “triggered” to Section B.01.402 that have been 2 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402]. declared. , verify that: egulations in B.01.401, Section B.01.401 and Sect is not declared in the Nutrition Facts table, e.g., specific declared in the Nutrition Facts table, – Food for Children Under Two Years Two Years Under Children – Food for SEPTEMBER
are not [B.01.002A(2)] OOLKIT T of saturates and trans for these nutrients. ; in brackets; same units as net quantity declaration.) See notes for See notes net quantity declaration.) same units as ; in brackets; nd ABELLING L sum additional information) absol Calories to protein) are declared in the (%DV) column 3 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402. Percent Daily Values declared Facts The vitamin and mineral declarations listed in the second half of the Nutrition table are declared as a “% Daily Value” (%DV). Prescribed terminology is used [column Serving and nutrient declarations are rounded as to Sections B.01.401 and B.01.402. amino acids, etc. in Nutrient declarations for nutrients listed the serving size will be the net quantity of the serving size will by one person at one time. be reasonably eaten exceptions. exceptions. Calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrate, fibre, Calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrate, and iron are declared. The The serving size is expressed as a consumer friendly measure (1 friendly measure as a consumer size is expressed The serving units (2 If cholesterol is declared then the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids If cholesterol is declared then the amounts are also declared. All additional nutrients listed in the table are declared. table to Section B.01.402 Additional information set out in the additional nutrients, servings per container Nutrients not listed in the tables to Saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids and cholesterol Saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids
Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following regulatory requirement has been met. For single serving units For single serving Energy and Nutrients are set out in the R Basic requirements Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements UTRITION N
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G) Linear Formats Standard, Horizontal, J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
SizeofFormat 1.2.6 Standard,Horizontal,LinearFormats G) J-64
3 2 1 rd nd st Standard orBilingualformats.Once Within thefirstlevel,manufactu level. (Seeschematic.) All ofthoseoptionsmustbeexhaustedbefor level. Themanufacturermustfirstreviewallof select thelargestsizeofformatthatwillfit: However, inthe3 Bilingual HorizontalFormat,wherethesame table withinafamilyofformats. The DecisionTreeisastep-by-stepapproach If thereisnosuitablefitinthe1 Larger versionsofaformatmayalwaysbeused.
Level Level Level CFIA on onecontinuoussurfaceofthepackage. on 15%orlessoftheADS;
N UTRITION [B.01.461] Children UnderTwo figures 20.1-20.6 figures rd level,anyformatorversionmaybechosen. Standard – L ABELLING
Bilingual Horizontal – Children Under Two – figures 23.3-23.5 –Children UnderTwo–figures Bilingual Horizontal Bilingual Standard – Children Under Two – figures 22.5-22.7 Bilingual Standard–ChildrenUnderTwofigures Bilingual Horizontal – Children Under Two – figures 23.1 -23.2 –ChildrenUnderTwofigures Bilingual Horizontal st There arethreelevelsofoptions,1 and
level,themanufacturermayproceedtonext or Linear – Children Under Two – figures 31.1-31.2 Linear –ChildrenUnderTwofigures T –FoodforChildren UnderTwoYears
OOLKIT rer maychoosebetweentheStandard,Narrow
Or Alternate Methods of Presentation ofPresentation AlternateMethods SEPTEMBER Children UnderTwo e themanufacturermaymovetosecond Narrow Standard– rules applytochoosinganappropriatesize. figures 21.1-21.4 figures anoptionischosen,themanufacturer to choosinganappropriateNutritionFacts the optionswithinfirst(preferred)level.
or
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Bilingual Standard– Children UnderTwo figures 22.1-22.4 figures or or nd
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d, Narrow Standard, Bilingual Standard, d, Narrow Standard, trition Facts table are set out in Section ildren Under Two, or Alternate Methods); ildren Under Two, 20.1, 21.1, 22.1), then this section dance with the specifications of the applicable [B.01.450 & B.01.465] rrow Standard, Bilingual Standard, Bilingual rrow Standard, Bilingual Standard, Bilingual
ion Facts table may be larger than d, Narrow Standard, Bilingual Standard d, Narrow Standard, Bilingual Standard – Food for Children Under Two Years Two Years Under Children – Food for SEPTEMBER s set out in Section B.01.461 (1 s set out in Section levels, a suitable version is the largest version of a chosen version is the largest version of a chosen levels, a suitable nd OOLKIT T or 2 st
ABELLING attached to an ornamental container or a package to which a label cannot be attached to an ornamental container L level is appropriate, any option may be chosen. level is appropriate, any option may Larger formats may be used. The characters within the Nutrit [B.01.450(3)(b)]. specified if enlarged in a uniform manner rd
and used. (size) of the chosen format has been A suitable version A suitable format has been used (e.g., Standar A suitable format has Linear formats for Ch Bilingual Horizontal, order of presentation, dimensions of type and rules, spacing, and use of bold type. Horizontal, or Linear Formats for Children Under Two may be used (Schedule L, Horizontal, or Linear Formats for Children Figures 20, 21, 22, 23, & 31). any size version of the Standard, Na If the largest version of the Standar Formats for Children Under Two (Figures has been satisfied. Tags
continuous surface of the package. continuous surface If the 3 Note: Within the 1 options), verify that: options), verify that: figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, with respect to: The technical and graphic requirements of the Nu B.01.450 and B.01.465 of the Regulations. Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. The Nutrition Facts table is set out in accor format that fits on 15% or less of the Available Display Surface (ADS) 15% or less of the Available Display format that fits on physically applied or legibly set out or easily viewed: physically applied or legibly set out or For Quick Tips Using the hierarchy of format Using the hierarchy Assessment Criteria: Assessment been met. have the following requirements Verify that UTRITION N
CFIA 1.2.7 Requirements Technical and Graphic
G) Linear Formats Standard, Horizontal, J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
) Standard,Horizontal,LinearFormats G) J-66
Colour iscorrectlyused: Fonts andstylisticelementsarecorrectlyused: table issetoutinaccordancewithFigures33or34,ScheduleLrespectto: If additionalinformation(listedinthetableto
CFIA The backgroundiswhiteoralightneutra black). There isnohighlightingofcharactersorwords,andreverseprint(whiteon There issubstantialcontrastbetween A singletypecolourisused–blackorthedarkestonlabel. Upper andlowercaselettersarecorrectlyused. Characters donottoucheachotherortherules(lines). A single“sansserif”(non-decorative)fontisused. footnotes. indents, and order ofpresentation,
N UTRITION L ABELLING T –FoodforChildren UnderTwoYears OOLKIT the print(typeandlines)background. SEPTEMBER B.01.402)isdeclared,theNutritionFacts l colour(notmorethan5%tint).
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and ) st 2005
declaration. See notes for exceptions.) bre, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, bre, sugars, protein, ted in the Nutrition Facts table, for six or ted in the Nutrition e L, Figures 24, 25, 26, and 32, are suitable e L, Figures 24, 25, hat can be reasonably consumed at a single hat can be reasonably consumed at
the package when the quantity of food can be the table to B.01.401, B.01.002A(1). the table to B.01.401, B.01.002A(1). s table is suitable for the product. in the Regulations, B.01.401(6).
SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T
ABELLING L ; in brackets; same units as net quantity nd The serving size is a quantity of food t The serving size is a quantity of food eating occasion. offered for sale. The serving is based on the food as friendly measure (1 The serving size is expressed as a consumer the serving size is the net quantity of reasonably eaten by one person at one time. The food is solely for children under two years of age. The food is solely for children under The format of the Nutrition Fact (2
Energy and Nutrients Basic requirements are set out Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements For single serving units [B.01.002A(2)], verify that: Serving Size in Regulatory requirements are set out [B.01.403(5)] as set out in Schedul The Simplified formats, value is “0", as repor for foods whose nutrient fat, sodium, carbohydrates, fi more of: Calories, of these formats is always optional. calcium, iron. Use Assessment Criteria: has been met. Verify that the following requirement UTRITION N
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1.2.4 Contents of the Nutrition Facts Table (Serving Size, Energy, Nutrients) H) Years Under Two – Children Simplified Formats 1.2.3 Figures 24, 25, 26 & 32) (Schedule L, of Format/ Basis of Information Choice J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
.. SizeofFormat 1.2.6 1.2.5 Rounding ) SimplifiedFormats–Children UnderTwoYears H) J-68
level. (Seeschematic.) All ofthoseoptionsmustbe exhaustedbefor level. Themanufacturermustfirstreviewallof table withinafamilyofformats. The DecisionTreeisastep-by-stepapproach The followinginformation,requiredby Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria:
to SectionsB.01.401andB.01.402. Serving andnutrientdeclarationsareroundedas nutrients) Nutrients notlistedinthetablestoSe is used,e.g.,“Fat”,“TotalFat”,or“Fat,Total”. Prescribed terminologyassetoutincolu table aredeclaredasa“%DailyValue”. The vitaminandmineraldeclarationslistedinthesecondhalfofNutritionfacts declared column 3tothetablesB.01.401andB.01.402.PercentDailyValues Calories toprotein)aredeclaredintheabsol Nutrient declarationsfornutrientslistedin are alsodeclared; If cholesterolisdeclaredthentheamountsofsaturatedfattyacidsandtrans CFIA The nutrients,” isacceptablewhentherearespacerestraints. saturates, transorcholesterol.Thestat to foodforchildrenundertwoyears)”.Fo Footnote –“Notasignificantsourceof other thanflour; any vitaminormineralnutrientdeclared salt orfluoridetowaterice); any sugaralcohol,vitaminormineraladdedtotheproduct(otherthaniodine any nutrientthatisthesubjectofa table: sodium,fibre,sugar,vitami any ofthefollowingnutrients,iftheycannot protein; carbohydrate; fat; Calories; sum
N UTRITION ofsaturatesandtrans forthesenutrients. are not [B.01.462] declaredintheNutritionFactstable. L ABELLING
There arethreelevelsofoptions,1 T OOLKIT is not n A,vitaminC,calciumandiron; theregulations,isdeclared: statement, claimorrepresentation; ctions B.01.401andB.01.402(coreoradditional declared; SEPTEMBER (naming theexcludedcorenutrientsthatapply ement, “Notasignificantsourceofother as acomponentoftheproduct’singredients e themanufacturermaymove tothesecond mn 2tothetablesB.01.401andB.01.402
r example,thisstatementneednotapplyto the toppartNutritionFactstable(from to choosinganappropriateNutritionFacts the optionswithinfirst(preferred)level. beexpressedas“0"intheNutritionFacts ute unitsonly(Calories,g,mg),assetout prescribed incolumn4tothetables
st level,2 nd are not leveland3
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26.4 25.6 ÷ ÷ ÷
32.2 ÷ 2005
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26.2 ÷
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Alternate Methods of Presentation
or r may choose between the Simplified Standard and Simplified Standard between the r may choose 24.6
÷ Bilingual Simplified Horizontal – Children Under Two level, the manufacturer may proceed to the next level, may proceed to the next level, level, the manufacturer and st Simplified Linear – Children Under Two – figures 32.1 SEPTEMBER figures 24.1 level, any format or version may be chosen. level, any format Bilingual Simplified Standard – Child Bilingual Simplified Horizontal – Children Under Two – figures 26.3 rd OOLKIT T Simplified Standard – Children Under Two ABELLING
L select the largest size of the format that will fit: format that will fit: largest size of the select the Level on 15% or less of the ADS; on 15% or less of surface of the package. on one continuous Level Level rd nd st 3
2 1
the Bilingual Simplified Standard formats. On Simplified Standard the Bilingual must a format may always be used. Larger versions of fit in the 1 If there is no suitable Within the first level, the manufacture Within the Bilingual Simplified Horizontal, where the same rules apply to choosing an appropriate Horizontal, where the same rules apply Bilingual Simplified the 3 size. However, in UTRITION N
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H) Under Two Years – Children Simplified Formats J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
) SimplifiedFormats–Children UnderTwoYears H) J-70 TechnicalandGraphicRequirements 1.2.7
figure inScheduleLtothe Regulations, withrespectto: The NutritionFactstableissetoutinaccor Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: B.01.450 andB.01.465oftheRegulations. The technicalandgraphicrequirementsoftheNu [B.01.450 &B.01.465] physically appliedorlegiblysetouteasilyviewed: For Quick Tips Using thehierarchyofformat Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: format thatfitson15%orlessoftheAvailableDisplaySurface(ADS) If the3 continuous surfaceofthepackage. Note: Withinthe1 options), verifythat:
Tags CFIA spacing, and dimensions oftypeandrules, order ofpresentation, any size,maybeused(ScheduleL,Figures24,25,26,32). Simplified HorizontalorLinearFo any versionoftheSimplifiedStandard, this sectionhasbeensatisfied. Standard FormatforChildrenUnderTwo(F If thelargestversionofSimplif A suitableversion(size)oftheformathasbeenused. Under Two,orAlternateMethods);and Standard, BilingualSimplifiedHorizontal, suitable formathasbeenused(e.g.,Si
rd specified ifenlargedinauniformmanner[B.01.450(3)(b)]. The characterswithintheNutrit Larger formatsmaybeused. levelisappropriate,anyoptionmaybechosen.
attached toanornamentalcontainerorapackagewhichlabelcannotbe N UTRITION st or2 L ABELLING nd levels,asuitableversionisthelargestofchosen s setoutinSectionB.01.462(1 T OOLKIT ied StandardortheBilingualSimplified ion Factstablemaybelargerthan
SEPTEMBER BilingualSimplifiedStandard, dance withthespecificationsofapplicable mplified Standard,BilingualSimplified
or SimplifiedLinearFormatsforChildren igures 24.1or25.1)isused,then rmats forChildrenUnderTwoformats,in trition FactstablearesetoutinSection
st , 2 nd and3 and rd levelsof
on one
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l colour (not more than 5% tint). B.01.402) is declared, the Nutrition Facts is declared, the B.01.402) the print (type and lines) and the background. the print (type and lines) and the background. SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING L use of bold type. use of bold order of presentation, order of presentation, indents, and footnotes. (non-decorative) font is used. A single “sans serif” touch each other or the rules (lines). Characters do not letters are correctly used. Upper and lower case or the darkest colour used on the label. A single type colour is used – black There is substantial contrast between There is no highlighting of characters or words, and no reverse print (white print on There is no highlighting of characters black). The background is white or a light neutra
If additional information (listed in the table to information (listed If additional table is set out in accordance with Figures 33 or 34, Schedule L with respect to: with Figures 33 or 34, Schedule table is set out in accordance elements are correctly used: Fonts and stylistic Colour is correctly used: UTRITION N
CFIA H) Under Two Years – Children Simplified Formats
J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
.. ChoiceofFormat/BasisInformation 1.2.3 ) AggregateFormats–DifferentKindsofFoods:ChildrenUnder I) J-72 (ServingSize,Energy,Nutrients) ContentsoftheNutritionFactsTable 1.2.4
foods ofthesametype,when: These formats Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Energy andNutrients Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: The servingsizeforallfoodsissetoutasshowninScheduleL,Figures27&28. Serving Size Verify thatthefollowingrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Kinds ofFoodsis In thesecases(e.g.,avarietypackofbabyf Two Years
metric unit(2 (2 CFIA and ironaredeclared. Calories, fat,sodium,carbohydrate, fibre, Other amountsoffoodaredeclaredus The servingsizeisexpressedasaconsumerfriendly measure (1 The servingisbasedonthefoodasofferedforsale. a singleeatingoccasion. The servingsizeforallfoodsisaquantit The formatoftheNutritionFact The foodissolelyforchildrenundertwoyearsofage. the informationforenergyorcorenutrients a servingconsistsofonlyonethefoods,and nd ; inbrackets;sameunitsasnetquantity
N UTRITION are appropriate (Schedule L,Figures27&28) nd mandatory ; inbrackets,sameunitsasnetquantitydeclaration). L ABELLING [B.01.406(3)(a)].
forprepackagedproductscontaininganassortmentof T OOLKIT s tableissuitablefortheproduct.
SEPTEMBER [B.01.406] ing aconsumerfriendlymeasure(1 ood), useoftheAggregateFormat–Different y offoodthatcanbereasonablyconsumedat sugars, protein,vitaminsA and C,calcium declaration.) Seenotesforexceptions. is different
for theindividualfoods. st ) and
in metricunits st ) and
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be declared, e.g.,
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level and 2 may st be declared. be declared. may able, e.g., specific amino acids, able, e.g., specific
prescribed in column 4 to the tables prescribed in column 4 to the tables acturer may move to the second level. within the first (preferred) level. All of t food must also be provided for all food(s) t food must also be provided for all food(s) e units only (Calories, g, mg), as set out e units only (Calories, g, mg), as set , additional vitamins and minerals, etc. , additional vitamins to choosing an appropriate Nutrition Facts to choosing an appropriate Nutrition the top part Nutrition Facts table (from the top part Nutrition to Section B.01.402 that have been “triggered” to Section B.01.402 2 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402]. 2 to the tables to B.01.401 and B.01.402]. declared. declared. ctions B.01.401 and B.01.402 (core or additional ctions B.01.401 and Two and the Bilingual Aggregate Format – r may choose between the Aggregate Format –
is not
and There are two levels of options, 1 SEPTEMBER
declared in the Nutrition Facts t declared in the Nutrition OOLKIT T select the largest size of the format that will fit: are not [B.01.463] must for these nutrients. ABELLING L on 15% or less of the ADS; on one continuous surface of the package. The sum of saturates and trans of saturates and trans The sum If cholesterol is declared then the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids and trans fatty saturated fatty acids the amounts of is declared then If cholesterol are also declared. listed in the table All additional nutrients are declared. set out in the table to Section B.01.402 Additional information servings per container additional nutrients, in the tables to Se Nutrients not listed information) etc. for nutrients listed in Nutrient declarations Calories to protein) are declared in absolut B.01.402. Percent Daily Values column 3 to the tables to B.01.401 and declared listed in the second half of the Nutrition Facts The vitamin and mineral declarations table are declared as a “% Daily Value”. Prescribed terminology is used [column the firs All nutrition information provided for [B.01.406(2),(3),(4)]. rounded as Serving and nutrient declarations are to Sections B.01.401 and B.01.402. Saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids and cholesterol fatty acids and cholesterol fatty acids, trans Saturated
Different Kinds of Foods: Children Under Two. Once an option is chosen, the Different Kinds of Foods: Children Under Two. Once an option is chosen, manufacturer manufacturer must first review all of the options those options must be exhausted before the manuf (See schematic.) Within the first level, the manufacture Different Kinds of Foods: Children Under Larger versions of a format may always be used. The Decision Tree is a step-by-step approach The Decision Tree is a step-by-step table within a family of formats. Assessment Criteria: has been met. Verify that the following requirement UTRITION N
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I) Under Two Years Children Kinds of Foods: Formats – Different Aggregate 1.2.5 Rounding 1.2.6 Size of Format J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
) Aggregate Formats–Different KindsofFoods:Children UnderTwoYears I) J-74
If the2 of thepackage. fits on15%orlessoftheAvailableDisplaySurface(ADS) andononecontinuoussurface However, inthe2 Note: Withinthe1 verify that: Using thehierarchyofformat Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: If thereisnosuitablefitinthe1 2 1
nd st Level CFIA A suitableversion(size)ofthechosenformathasbeen used. Level nd levelisappropriate,anyoptionmaybechosen.
N
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nd st level,asuitableversionisthelargestofchosen formatthat level,anyformatorversionmaybechosen. L ABELLING Bilingual AggregateFormat–Different Different Kinds of Foods ofFoods Different Kinds s setoutinSectionB.01.463(1 Children UnderTwo Aggregate Format– figures 27.1 figures st level,themanufacturermayproceedtonextlevel. T OOLKIT ÷ or 27.6
Alternative Methods ofPresentation Methods Alternative SEPTEMBER figures 28.5 figures
Kinds of Foods: ChildrenUnderTwo ofFoods: Kinds ÷ 28.6
st and2 Bilingual AggregateFormat– Different Kinds of Foods ofFoods Different Kinds Children UnderTwo figures 28.1 figures nd
levelsofoptions),
÷ 28.4
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trition Facts table are set out in Section trition Facts table are set out in Section rent Kinds of Foods: Children Under Two rent Kinds of Foods: Children Under Kinds of Foods: Children Under Two may be Kinds of Foods: Children Under Two B.01.402) is declared, the Nutrition Facts gure 28.1) is used, then this section gure 28.1) is used, dance with the specifications of the applicable dance with the specifications of the Format – Different Kinds of Foods: Different Kinds of Format – Bilingual Aggregate Format – Different Bilingual Aggregate [B.01.450 & B.01.465] ion Facts table may be larger than ion Facts table may SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T
ABELLING attached to an ornamental container or a package to which a label cannot be container or a package to which attached to an ornamental L Larger formats may be used. Larger formats may the Nutrit The characters within in a uniform manner [B.01.450(3)(b)]. specified if enlarged
any version of the Aggregate Format – Diffe any version of the Aggregate Format Children Under Two (Figure 27.1) or Children Under Two Under Two (Fi Kinds of Foods: Children has been satisfied. or Bilingual Aggregate Format – Different used. If the largest version of the Aggregate version of the If the largest order of presentation, dimensions of type and rules, spacing, and use of bold type. order of presentation, indents, and footnotes. A single “sans serif” (non-decorative) font is used. Characters do not touch each other or the rules (lines). Tags
physically applied or legibly set out or easily viewed: physically applied or legibly set out or For of the Nu The technical and graphic requirements B.01.450 and B.01.465 of the Regulations. Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements accor The Nutrition Facts table is set out in Quick Tips figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, with respect to: figure in Schedule L to the Regulations, If additional information (listed in the table to table is set out in accordance with Figures 33 or 34, Schedule L with respect to: table is set out in accordance with Figures 33 or 34, Schedule L with respect Fonts and stylistic elements are correctly used: UTRITION N
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1.2.7 Technical and Graphic Requirements I) Under Two Years Children Kinds of Foods: Formats – Different Aggregate J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
) Aggregate Formats–Different KindsofFoods:Children UnderTwoYears I) J-76
Colour iscorrectlyused:
CFIA The backgroundiswhiteoralightneutra black). There isnohighlightingofcharactersorwords,andreverseprint(whiteon There issubstantialcontrastbetween A singletypecolourisused–blackorthedarkestonlabel. Upper andlowercaselettersarecorrectlyused.
N UTRITION L ABELLING T OOLKIT the print(typeandlines)background. SEPTEMBER l colour(notmorethan5%tint).
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in metric
in metric units
and ) and st ) st 2005
be declared. may
uses or different units of measure of a uses or different units declaration.) See notes for exceptions. declaration.) See notes for exceptions. sugars, protein, vitamins A and C, calcium food appear as headings to the appropriate
[B.01.406(7)] declared. hat can be reasonably consumed at a single hat can be reasonably consumed at a consumer friendly measure (1
is not s table is suitable for the product. , verify that: SEPTEMBER , verify that: OOLKIT T ; in brackets; same units as net quantity declaration.) See notes for nd ABELLING L ; in brackets; same units as net quantity ; in brackets; same units as net quantity (Schedule L, Figures 29 & 30) L, Figures 29 & (Schedule nd Other amounts are declared using The serving size is based on the food as offered for sale. The serving size is based on the food t The serving size is a quantity of food eating occasion. friendly measure (1 The serving size is expressed as a consumer exceptions [B.01.406(7)]. The serving size and other amounts of columns of information. Calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrate, fibre, and iron are declared. The sum of saturates and trans Saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids and cholesterol The food is solely for children under two years of age. The food is solely for children under The format of the Nutrition Fact (2 units (2 first amount of food all other amounts of food
Two Energy and Nutrients Assessment Criteria: met. Verify that the following general regulatory requirements have been For For Serving Size in Schedule L, Figures 14 & 15. The serving size is set out as shown Assessment Criteria: have been met. Verify that the following requirements These formats may be used whenever it is suitable to provide nutrition information for a be used whenever it is suitable to These formats may one amount, reflecting different food in more than one cookie or two. a serving of baby cookies might be food. For example, Assessment Criteria: been met. regulatory requirement has Verify that the following UTRITION N
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1.2.3 of Format/ Basis of Information Choice 1.2.4 Contents of the Nutrition Facts Table Nutrients) (Serving Size, Energy, J) Under of Food: Children Amounts – Different Format Aggregate J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
) Aggregate Formats–Different Amounts ofFood:Children UnderTwoYears J) J-78 SizeofFormat 1.2.6 1.2.5 Rounding
However, inthe2 table withinafamilyofformats. The DecisionTreeisastep-by-stepapproach If thereisnosuitablefitinthe 1 Larger versionsofaformat mayalwaysbeused. Verify thatthefollowingrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: format thatwillfit: Food. Onceanoptionischosen,themanufacturer Different AmountsofFoodandtheBilingual Within thefirstlevel,manufacture (See schematic.) those optionsmustbeexhaustedbeforethemanuf manufacturer mustfirstreviewalloftheoptions
CFIA on onecontinuoussurfaceofthepackage. on 15%orlessoftheADS; B.01.401 andB.01.402. Serving andnutrientdeclarationsareroundedas [B.01.406(2),(3),(4)]. All nutritioninformationprovidedforthefirs Prescribed terminologyisused[column table aredeclaredasa“%DailyValue”. The vitaminandmineraldeclarationslistedinthesecondhalfofNutritionFacts declared column 3tothetablesB.01.401andB.01.402.PercentDailyValues Calories toprotein)aredeclaredinabsolut Nutrient declarationsfornutrientslistedin lycopenes, etc. additional nutrients,servingspercontainer Additional informationsetoutinthetabletoSectionB.01.402 are declared. All additionalnutrientslistedinthetable are alsodeclared. If cholesterolisdeclaredthentheamountsofsaturatedfattyacidsandtrans information) Nutrients notlistedinthetablestoSe
N UTRITION forthesenutrients. [B.01.464] are not nd level,anyformatorversion maybechosen. L ABELLING declaredintheNutritionFactst
st There aretwolevelsofoptions,1 level,themanufacturermay proceedtothenextlevel. and T OOLKIT
r maychoosebetweentheAggregateFormat– ctions B.01.401andB.01.402(coreoradditional SEPTEMBER 2 tothetablesB.01.401andB.01.402]. Aggregate Format–DifferentAmountsof to SectionB.01.402thathavebeen“triggered” to choosinganappropriateNutritionFacts the toppartNutritionFactstable(from , additionalvitaminsandminerals,etc. e unitsonly(Calories,g,mg),assetout t foodmustalsobeprovidedforallfood(s) withinthefirst(preferred)level.Allof acturer maymovetothesecondlevel. must prescribed inthetablestoSections
able, e.g.,specificaminoacids, select thelargestsizeof st may leveland2
be declared,e.g.,
are not nd level.The
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30.4
÷ levels of options), 2005 nd
on one continuous surface
Children Under Two figures 30.1
and 2 st Different AmountsFood of Bilingual Aggregate Format – Bilingual Aggregate Format and
30.6 ÷
figures 30.5 Children Under Two or
SEPTEMBER 29.6 s set out in Section B.01.464 (1 ÷ Bilingual Aggregate Format – Different Amounts of Food OOLKIT T level, a suitable version is the largest version of a chosen format that figures 29.1 Children Under Two st ABELLING L Aggregate Format – Different Amounts of Food A suitable version (size) of the format has been used.
Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. Using the hierarchy of format verify that: Note: Within the 1 fits on 15 % or less of the Available Display Surface (ADS) of the package. If the 2nd level is appropriate, any option may be chosen. UTRITION N
Level Level
nd st CFIA
2 J) Under Two Years Children of Food: Amounts – Different Formats Aggregate 1
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The NutritionFactstableissetoutinaccor Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: B.01.450 andB.01.465oftheRegulations. The technicalandgraphicrequirementsoftheNu Fonts andstylisticelementsarecorrectlyused: table issetoutinaccordancewithFigures33or34,Schedule Lwithrespectto: If additionalinformation(listedinthetableto figure inScheduleLtotheRegulations,withrespectto: physically appliedorlegiblysetouteasilyviewed: For Quick Tips
Tags Upper andlowercaselettersarecorrectlyused. Characters donottoucheachotherortherules(lines). A single“sansserif”(non-decorative)fontisused. footnotes. indents, and order ofpresentation, use ofboldtype. spacing, and dimensions oftypeandrules, order ofpresentation, CFIA Two maybeused. Two orBilingualAggregateFormat–Diffe any versionoftheAggregateFormat–Di for ChildrenUnderTwo(Figure30.1)isus Under Two(Figure29.1)orBilingualAggr If thelargestversionofAggregateForm ThecharacterswithintheNutritionFa Largerformatsmaybeused. enlarged inauniformmanner[B.01.450(3)(b)].
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l colour (not more than 5% tint). l colour (not more he print (type and lines) and the background. the background. and lines) and he print (type SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING L There is no highlighting of characters or words, and no reverse print (white print on of characters or words, and no There is no highlighting black). white or a light neutra The background is A single type colour is used – black or the darkest colour used on the label. colour used – black or the darkest colour is used A single type between t contrast There is substantial
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These requirementsapplytoa NutritionInformation 1. [B.01.404] Foods forUseinManufacturingOther Part B J-82 Nutrition labellingisamandator Rationale Presence ofNutritionInformation 1.1 See the ThenutritioninformationfortheseproductsisnotrequiredtousetheNutrition Note: Note 2:Inthecaseoffoodsthatareshi Note 1:Thenutritioninformationmaybeconv Verify thatthefollowingrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: These requirementsarebasedonhealth.
other foods. Nutrition informationisprovidedforallpr Nutrition informationisprovided level, or in themanufactureofotherprepackagedproducts in thepreparationoffoodbyacommercialor
Facts tableformat. product withitsfirstdeliveryafterthechangehasoccurred. a resultofformulationchangesorotherin purchaser agreesinwritingtothisarrangemen first shipment,withouthavingtoprovide to theformulation,documentationmaybeprov the deliveryoffood. Inspector’s Toolkit,
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Food and Drug Regulations the net quantity of the food is declared the net quantity of the food is declared [B.01.401, B.01.402, B.01.404]: a consumer friendly measure and metric net quantity of the food is declared on the net quantity of the food is declared on ., additional nutrients, Calories from fat, omitted, i.e., amount of food reasonably omitted, i.e., amount of food reasonably “triggered” are declared [B.01.402, the nutrition information is provided. These the nutrition information lared [B.01.401, B.01.404(3)(a)]. g, mg, NE) [B.01.404(3)(c)(i)]. the manufacturers have accurate information upon the manufacturers µ rition information of their final products. rition information of SEPTEMBER
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The nutrition information is provided: The nutrition information is provided: be The declaration of serving size may consumed at one eating occasion declared in units [B.01.404(3)(c)(iii)]. The nutrition information is shown in English or in French. The nutrition information is shown in Calories and core nutrients are dec B.01.404(3)(a)]. Additional information may be declared, e.g % DV cholesterol, etc. [B.01.402, B.01.404(3)(b)]. of the Vitamins are declared in the units set out in table I of Division 1 of Part D and Drug Regulations All additional nutrients that have been
Energy and Nutrients Assessment Criteria for Energy and Nutrients Serving Size Assessment Criteria for Serving Size: have been met. Verify that the following requirements Assessment Criteria: has been met. Verify that the following requirement Verify that the following requirements have been met. UTRITION N
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N UTRITION eclarations/ Rounding L ABELLING (e.g.,mg, on ofDeclarations/Rounding T B.01.401andB.01.402(Calories,g,mg) OOLKIT µ g) [B.01.404(3)(c)(i)]. may beomitted[B.01.404(3)(c)(iii)]. SEPTEMBER 2 tothetablesB.01.401andB.01.402]. tableIofDivision2PartDthe gy isdeclaredinabsoluteunitsasset
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for each prepackaged product [B.01.405(2)]. for each prepackaged product [B.01.405(2)].
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These requirements are based on health. These requirements are based on health. Assessment Criteria: has been met. Verify that the following requirement hard copy document with Note 1: The nutrition information may be conveyed on an accompanying Note 2: In the case of foods that are shi CFIA Rationale Nutrition labelling is a mandator 1. Nutrition Information 1. Nutrition 1.1 Presence of Nutrition Information [B.01.405] apply to a multiple-servi These requirements ent commercial or industrial See the Note: nutrition information for these produc The Part C in a Commercial or Industrial Prepackaged Foods for Use Ready-to-Eat, Institution Enterprise or J-2 Part 2 Evaluation Standard for the Label
(ServingSize,Energy,Nutrients) NutritionInformation 1.2.2 1.2.1 Language oe Nutritioninformationmaybepresentedasalist.Atableformatis Note: which tobasethecalculationsofnutriti parameters mustberespected,toensurethat The Regulationsprescribethemannerinwhich Rationale FormatofNutritionInformation 1.2 J-86 The informationisprovidedinamannerconsistentwiththe
Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment CriteriaforEnergyandNutrients Energy andNutrients Verify thatthefollowingregulatoryrequirementhasbeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Serving Size
The nutritioninformationisshowninEnglishorFrench. declaration.) Seenotesforexceptions. CFIA [B.01.405(3)(c)]. Prescribed terminologyisused[column Sections B.01.401and Nutrient declarationsaredeclaredunitssetoutinthe column 3ofthetablesto DV cholesterol,etc.[B.01.405(3)(b)]. Additional informationmaybedeclared,e.g All additionalnutrientsthathavebeen“tr Calories andcorenutrientsaredeclared[B.01.405(3)(a)]. friendly measure(1 The nutritioninformationisprovidedper
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ical factors. These vitamins, minerals, amino s or of critical ingredients and s) is permitted, the choice of the s) is permitted, are taken into consideration in the type, etc.), and components of each. type, etc.), and components of each. are documented. (For example, common hat are implicated in the production of e effects of rework on the nutrient content substitutable ingredients) does not affect ition are identified with complete e, common sources of errors include ients, sweeteners, fibre ingredients and eness or control of crit to the delivery of a product of uniform to the delivery of th a product’s processing mechanisms and its th a product’s processing mechanisms e for each product produced and any factors e for each product t, nutrition labelling and claims. available for each product. d, including additives, added ccurate nutrient composition. the final product. SEPTEMBER ents are identified. critical procedures and protocol OOLKIT T ABELLING
L and consequently, the Nutrition Facts table, development of the formulation. Ingredients critical to product compos specifications and limits. (For exampl products of uniform nutrient composition the nutrient content of When the formula allows for the use of rework, maximum levels and acceptable sources of the rework are specified. Th incorrectly identified edible oil ingred protein sources.) Procedures and protocols for functions t All ingredients are identifie acids (e.g., brand/supplier, concentration, Amounts of all ingredi If ingredient substitution (“and/or” ingredient ingredients (i.e., the alternating use of
Factors critical to product composition: Written formulae are current and The formulae contain ingredient information. nutrition declarations. Products are formulated to ensure accurate
in the product formulation that are critical in the product formulation are identified. nutrient composition Current written formulae are availabl Current written formulae composition, including nutrient conten Inadequate identification of of awar their specifications may indicate lack of bo Formulae provide a basis for control Rationale inadequacies could result in ina Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements UTRITION UTRITION N
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Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: low sodium). foods andforwhichtherearenutrition which couldresultfromexcesses,inadequacie requirements andclaimsaremet.Formulation The manufacturerhascontroloverthefo Rationale B.01.503, B.01.600]. compositional requirementsofthe Foods forwhichnutrientcontentclaims controlled tomeett The addition of vitamins, mineral nutrients andaminoacidstofoodproductsis The additionofvitamins,mineralnutrients
health claim made on the label or in any advertisements. health claimmadeonthelabelorinany CFIA Final productsmeetthecom nutrients areusedwithinth The manufacturerhasverifiedandcandem The manufacturerreceivesthefollowingdocumentation: The manufacturerhasspecificationsfornutrients. Added nutrientsarefoodgrade Food andDrugRegulations Vitamins, mineralnutrientsandaminoacidsareaddedtofoodsinaccordancewiththe
a certificateofanalysisforeachlotnutrient. nutrition informationforeachshipm products.) acids, oxidationofvitaminC,andprot (For example,commonproblemsinclude Ingredients andnutrientsparticularlysuscept losses/changes duringbaking,heating, sources oferrorincludefailuretotake
N UTRITION he requirementsofthe L ABELLING ABELLING e limitsspecifiedinthe [D.03.002andspecificregulations]. positional requirementsforany T OOLKIT and frompermittedsources. Food andDrugRegulations andhealthclaimsaremademeetthe rmulation toensurethatallnutritional SEPTEMBER ent ofnutrientpremix[B.01.404];and Food andDrugsActRegulations and/or healthclaims(e.g.,Calorie-reduced, ein-sugar reactions(Maillard)inmeat intoaccountmoistureand/ornutrient s andomissionsofnutrientse.g.,fortified drying,evaporation,andstorage.) controls arenecessarytopreventhazards controls onstrate throughcalculationsthatadded oxidation of highly polyunsaturated fatty oxidation ofhighlypolyunsaturated ible tochange/lossareidentified. Food andDrugRegulations nutrientcontentclaimor [Sections . .
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Facts table in compliance with the ng accurate and are rounded in compliance the label is in use. (See the Facts table, other than permitted other than permitted Facts table, aims are expected to be accurate for each aims are expected to be accurate for uding the natural vari taking into consideration the required taking into consideration of meeting the CFIA ts of product have a high probability of ts of product have for nutrient content claims and health for nutrient content claims and health dietary management of chronic disease or dietary management of chronic disease [column 4 of the tables ssa/labeti/nutricon/nutricone.shtml Nutrition Facts table are accurate Nutrition Facts table umers and health professionals use nutrition umers and health professionals use due to processing and variations due to processing due to f life of the product when held at Section 6.11.) SEPTEMBER he nutrient value of products ling Compliance Test. OOLKIT . T Food and Drug Regulations ABELLING L Prepackaged products declare a Nutrition Prepackaged products declare a Nutrition Drug Regulations with the B.01.402]. Individual lots have a high probability Food Labelling and Advertising, Label values have a high probability of bei Compliance Test throughout the period
The nutrient composition requirements claims are met throughout the shel recommended or usual storage conditions. laboratory methods. laboratory methods. values of individual lo Declared nutrient meeting the Nutrition Label http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/f exemptions. values in the The declared nutrient the label is in use, throughout the period of variation, incl rounding and all sources nutrient content in food, variation in All prepackaged a Nutrition products carry information on food labels as part of the information on food labels as part of role. conditions in which nutrition plays a Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements The legal agent determines t Rationale cl Nutrient declarations and nutrient content specific product labelled. Many cons following methods or equivalent. UTRITION UTRITION N
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an organizationoratradeasso for specificproductsorcommodities.Thedatabases may becompiledbyalegalagent, onfinishedf When thelegalagentrelies vegetables, butter,andsugar e.g., eggs,honey,maplesyrup,fruit,veget * aremet: specifications Most suitableforsingleingredient UseofaRepresentativeDataBase*for“Finished Food” Method 2: are met: onendproductanalysis, When thelegalagentrelies "X% less" claims e.g., ensurenutrientispresentatacceptablelevels, Suitable forfoodswithnu e.g., vegetableoils,proteininmeat Suitable forallfoods NutrientAnalysisof“FinishedFood” Method 1: Nutrition labellingdatabasesforfinishedf
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ciation oflegalagents. entative samplingplanthattakesintoaccountknown T OOLKIT lified techniciansusingco foodsandlesscomplex ood databases,thefollowingminimum SEPTEMBER ables, meat,poultry,fish,seafood,canned ood are defined as collections ofnutrientdata ood aredefinedascollections Validation ofalloptions teseii odi h aabs. thespecificfoodindatabase. andUsingDataBases,1998edition: example, ifthedatabaseisnationalin get arepresentative thefollowingminimumspecifications
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es, the following minimum specifications es, the following minimum or ed to reflect changes in ingredients t. (For example, nutrient data for pears es, the following minimum specifications as a basis for establishing nutritional r each nutrient in the final product is r each nutrient in the product and not for other similar products designed for nutrition labelling and it is the
ensure that the in ensure that nutrient values are product ensure that nutrient values are product nutrient content of ingredients that comprise is being used). When added together, is being used). When added together, rounded down (e.g., 0.4 rounds to 0.0) will of pH, etc., are taken into account. of pH, etc., are taken product formulation and process are not used product formulation and process are For example, each of 18 macaroni and cheese For example, each of 18 macaroni and on data bases are reviewed and updated as on data bases are reviewed and updated the values are accurate for the product. unt nutrient and moisture losses during unt nutrient and moisture losses during the data source, (e.g., supplier’s data used for each the data source, (e.g., s. In these data bases, software is used to calculate label s. In these data bases, software is the nutrient values used for ingredients are not pre- SEPTEMBER eet Canadian requirements. OOLKIT
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Note: The legal agent may use published data
An “ingredient” or “recipe” data base is defined as a data base that is comprised of An “ingredient” or “recipe” data base Method 4: Use of Published Data * Suitable for foods such as flour and rice When the legal agent relies data bas on published are met: * values. However, most published data are not legal agent’s responsibility to ensure that are met: Method 3: Method 3: Base* Data Use of an Ingredient/Recipe foods for multi-ingredient Suitable e.g., bakery products reliesWhen the legal agent on ingredient data bas * nutrient data from several source combined values for the final product from the acco a product’s recipe, while taking into processing. UTRITION UTRITION N
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Qualified Personnel End ProductTesting Validation ofData Validation foralloptions: cases, thelegalagentshouldbeabletodemonstrate The legalagentmayusemethodsotherthant Other Options aremet: specifications onnutritionlabelli When thelegalagentrelies TechnicalExpertise—Use of Method 5:
nutrient values. The legalagentcansupplyanoverviewof product testing, and when applicable, validat product testing,andwhenapplicable, The validationsystemshouldbeoverseen accurate NutritionFactstables. Individuals ororganizationsresponsibleforve lifestabilityvalidation. shelf include should also used todeterminethenutrientcontentoft CFIA factors shouldbetakenintoconsideration Facts tableareaccurateandthattheproduct A systemofend producttesting is inplaceto ingredients/foods inuse,andthatdataba place toensurethespecificityofdata, The validationsystemreviews thatalldeclaredval high probability Procedures areinplacetovalidate(audit/ The legalagenthasavalidati loss. variance, statistics,andpotentialnutrient The consultantshouldbeabletoshowappropriatedatasourcesandaccountfor The legalagentcansupplythenam
frequency oftestingcompared tofoods in theNutritionFactstable. Foodswith Frequency:
N UTRITION Nutrient Data Frequency oftestingissufficient tosubstantiatenutrientvaluesused L ABELLING ABELLING on systeminplacetoaffirm T the appropriatenessofmet OOLKIT ues willmeetcompliancecriteria. e andaddressoftheconsultant. SEPTEMBER ng consultants, thefollowing ng consultants, minimum ses areupdatedasrequired,etc. heir productswillresultinlabelswith he abovetodevelopnutrientvalues.Inall whatmethodswereusedtodetermine i.e., doesthedataaccuratelyrepresent in thedesignof review) datasuchthatfinalvalueshavea by qualified personnel, should include end by qualifiedpersonnel,shouldinclude variablenutrientswouldrequire increased withastablenutrientcontent. aFoodScientistorOtherExpertin ion ofthedata. verifythatthevaluesinNutrition is inwithintolerance.Thefollowing rification areidentifi thatthenutrientvaluesareaccurate. that themethodormethods The validationplan hod(s) used,controlsin validation system. ed andarequalified.
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variation is justified. that lists the testing of nutrients in the testing of nutrients that lists used. Techniques used ensure that samples The results are within tolerance of t tightening of processing controls, etc.) Actual results correspond with the theor non-compliance,When end product testing indicates action should corrective be taken in line with Section 1.7, “Dev Canadian laboratory accredited by t laboratory accredited Canadian knowledgeable in food testing, Canadian laboratory with qualified In-house laboratory in demonstrate proficiency parent at the American Laboratory located are designated for the food. In some cases, methods The method is specific for specific foods AOAC official method. The method is an is available, Where no AOAC method action is taken (i.e., reformulation, ABELLING L
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accurate and meets the applic Regulations. The manufacturer has procedures to ensure Rationale Inaccurate Nutrition Fact consideration packaging when s Shelf life stability testing: Shelf life stability The legal agent stability analysis fo has conducted life of before date, expiration date or shelf manage those under dietary Section 5.1 of the enabling consumers to make info sufficient frequency to substantiate the maint sufficient frequency to substantiate the blood pressure, cancer or ost content. Inaccurate labels may UTRITION UTRITION N
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Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: operation. NOTE: Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: ensure thecompositionofproductrefl todemonstratethateachprocessusedisadequate Written verificationisnecessary Rationale the compositionofproductisconst The manufacturerdemonstratestheproce
formulation andcomposition.Thefollo Procedures areinplacetoensurethatlabel CFIA drying, freezing,cooling,etc.) identified, testedandevaluatedinthedev All criticalfactorsforeachproduct,includi experimental methods The processisestablishedusingaccepted available uponrequest. For everyproductawrittendescriptionof
Thedegreeoftesting andevaluationrequi All incoming labelsareverifiedforaccuracy/correctness. All incoming are madeasrequired. Facts table,nutrientcontentclaimsand specific product).Ifther review foranyimpactonlabelling,composit changes informulation,suppliersorbrands There isasystemofcommunicationbet ormodificationstolabel All newlabels Nutrition Factstableisverifiedforaccuracy. claims andhealthclaims. Canadian legislation,includ Labels arereviewedbytrainedpersonnelforcompliancewithallpertinent
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taken to ensure that the taken to ensure in writing to this arrangement. Any odified product with its first delivery sult of formulation changes or other evaluate if there has been an effect on if there has been an evaluate n may be provided to the purchaser on ment of incoming ingredients [B.01.404]. ment of incoming ingredients [B.01.404]. s through one of the following programs or having to provide the information on an the production of a product with a consistent the production of a product with a consistent the accuracy of nutrition information or ons and ensures that all components of the ons and ensures that all components ecifications at point of receiving. sessed in subsection 1.1.2, “Nutritional sessed in subsection 1.1.2, “Nutritional ngredientsensure that the quality and to be conveyed on an accompanying hard copy be conveyed on an accompanying hard and health claims are accurate. claims are accurate. and health e food and appropriate action is appropriate action e food and SEPTEMBER tion of Incoming Ingredients s that are shipped to a purchaser on a continual basis,s that are shipped to a purchaser on with no at a scheduled frequency.
OOLKIT T ABELLING L ongoing basis provided the purchaser agrees document with the delivery of the food. document with the delivery of the food. change to the formulation, documentatio the basis of the first shipment, without change to the nutrition information as a re influences would have to accompany the m after the change has occurred. certificates of analysis A representative sample is taken to verify ingredients are declared. Purchasing specifications a provision for compliance with the include Act and Regulations. Nutrition information accompanies each ship The manufacturer has written specificati Any changes to the process are assessed to are assessed to to the process Any changes the nutritional content of th the nutritional Facts table, nutrition Nutrition
nutritional content of ingredients meets sp nutritional content The manufacturer controls incoming i The manufacturer Option 1 Periodic Evalua Note 1: The nutrition information may Note 2: In the case of food equivalent. requirements”. Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements The manufacturer controls incoming ingredient Rationale to Control of incoming ingredients contributes nutrient content. as Note: Specifications for nutrients are UTRITION UTRITION N
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Ingredients Non-Conforming are inplace: When themanufacturerreliesonvendorcertif VendorCertification Option 3 100%LotsInspected Option 2
deviation/corrective actionaspersubsection1.7,“Deviations andCorrectiveAction.” not meetingspecificationshavebeenus been used,itisnotconsideredadeviation.Ho identifies therootcause. When ingredientsdonotmeetspecificati certification program. The manufacturerconductsvendorauditsto e.g., annually. The manufacturerconductsperiodicmonitori adherence tospecifications. appropriate numberofconsecutivelotstoes Prior toimplementationof available uponrequestfromeachsupplier. controlcharts studies. Statisticalprocess consistently manufacture within specific The manufacturerhasdatatodemonstratethe monitoring programsandfrequencies,correctiveactionverificationprocedures. evaluations, identificationofcriticalcont supplier's process.Thismayinclude,fo CFIA The manufacturerhasdocumentationto analysed foradherencetospecifications. Each incominglotissampledaccord an existingsupplierorwhenspotchecksdo suppliers, purchasesingredientsfromane A newhistoryofadherencetospecificat results. each supplier,e.g.,analytical The manufacturermaintainsadocumentedhist
N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING aperiodicmonitoringpr If the ingredients donotmeet If theingredients : T OOLKIT ing toapre-determinedsamplingplanand SEPTEMBER ations. Thismayincludeprocesscapability rol points,specifications,controllimits, ions isestablishedwhenafirmchanges r example:processflowcharts,on-site demonstrateadequatekn ed, themanufacturershouldinitiate ons, themanufacturerinvestigatesand foreachcritical controlpointmustbe ication thefollowingminimumrequirements w supplier,purchasesanewingredientfrom validatethestatusofvendor not agreewiththecert tablish anhistoricaldatabaseandconfirm ng toverifyadherencespecifications, wever, if it is possible that ingredients ingredients wever, ifitispossiblethat ory of adherence to specifications for ory ofadherencetospecifications capability ofthesupplier'sprocessto ogram, thefirmanalysesan specifications buthavenot owledge ofthe ificate ofanalysis.
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defrosting, cooling) since ribution of ingredients;
he product preparation/blending titratable acidity) since certain nutrients titratable acidity) since certain nutrients nor the nutrition label inaccurate. ision for its use in the formulation and its the ision for its use in ulation is followed and that only product ulation is followed and that only product ly with regulatory and label requirements lt in the production of a variable product that lt in the production
maintain nutrient potency, Consequently, the list of ingredients, nutrition Consequently, the e to ensure that product formulation and e to ensure that product formulation ensure consistent dist on/blending operation that could affect on/blending operation sult in nutrient loss, and l (e.g., heating, blanching, ed. Critical areas in t content are controlled. content are controlled. limited to the following: of the substrate. SEPTEMBER
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eparation/Blending clear identification of each nutrient, proper storage and handling to accurate measurement, and adequate blending for homogeneity. ABELLING
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controls to ensure nutrient levels comp including: use does not render the list of ingredients substitution sanctioned by the formulation occurs; and if “rework” product is used, there is prov temperature treatment contro temperature treatment may re pH/acidity control (e.g., pH measurements, are affected by the pH controls to ensure that the product form measuring, e.g., weighing, volumetric control (metering); measuring, e.g., weighing, volumetric blending – adequate blending to
Nutrient addition Composition operation include, but are not Product preparation/blending The manufacturer has controls in plac operating procedures are follow
product composition and nutrient product composition Critical factors in the product preparati Critical factors in the
Rationale of critical factors could resu Inadequate control product specifications. may not conform to content claims may be incorrect. declaration and nutrient Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements UTRITION UTRITION N
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Pr control 1.4 Product factor 1.4.1 Critical J-1 Part 1 Evaluation Standard for the Process
.. Controlofcriticalfactors 1.5.1 ProcessControl 1.5 J-12 1.6.1 Control factors 1.6 Labelling Control
controls mayincludethefollowing: to The manufacturerhascontrolsinplace Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: and mayalsoresultinpotentialhealthhazards. Use ofincorrectlabelsmayresultininaccura Control oflabellingisimportant Rationale Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: control processesandprocedurest To producefoodsthatconsistentlymeets Rationale
of theproduct. All criticalprocessingfactorsarecontro The manufacturer has controls in place topreventmislabelling. The manufacturerhascontrolsinplace
CFIA frequency ofmonitoringwilldependonthety The manufacturermonitorsthecritical variables –pasteurizing,retorting,curing.) defined limitstomaintainlabelaccura (identifiedin content ortheingredientlist The manufacturerensuresallcriticalproc
products arenotmixedprior tolabelling.) breaks betweenproducts,useofmarkedcont During changeovers,producttypesareeffe
N UTRITION separated. Different productlabelsand/or prel L ABELLING ABELLING toensurethatthecorrectl T OOLKIT hat arecriticaltoproduction lled toensurethecompositionalintegrity cy (e.g.,heattreatment pecifications, manufacturersneedtoidentifyand factorsatascheduledfrequency.The prevent themislabelling SEPTEMBER subsection 1.1.1) arecontrolledwithin subsection1.1.1) te information being provided to consumers, te informationbeingprovidedtoconsumers, essing factorsthat abelled packagingareeffectively pe ofprocessandassociatedrisk. ctively separated(e.g.,appropriate ainers orvisualinspectiontoensure abel isappliedtoeachproduct. may affectnutrient , time/temperature of products.Typical
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ant products. ually checked prior for mixed labels k to the point where the process was k to the point where uct identity, quantit ed on labels to ensure correct labels to ensure correct ed on labels the product from the hold date to the , tags are firmly attached with the identify deviations when they occur. identify deviations when they occur. the person holding the product. esses deviate from critical limits and esses deviate from critical limits and dentifying the deviation, isolating affected dentifying the deviation, isolating affected he product being supplied or added to the he product being supplied ts. Verify the following: ilure to adhere to procedures, or inadequate ilure to adhere to procedures, or inadequate defects occur which could affect defects occur which ed during the deviation period. he sale of non-compli SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T last in control. This could be beyond the last satisfactory record. Isolated product is clearly marked, e.g. following information: hold number, prod The manufacturer maintains control of date of final disposition. All unsatisfactory bac product is isolated reason for the hold, and the name of Identifying marks and/or colours are us marks and/or colours Identifying loaded into the labeller. are being are vis bottoms of label bundles Tops and labelling operation corresponds to the labels in use. to use. to ensure t Controls are in place ABELLING
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The manufacturer has a system in place to The manufacturer has a system in place and The manufacturer has effective procedures in place to isolate, clearly mark control all product manufactur
The manufacturer controls deviations by i The manufacturer controls deviations products and evaluating affected produc Identification of deviation Isolation of affected product
Where critical limits are exceeded or Where critical limits procedures are in place to identify, isolate composition or nutrition declarations, and evaluate products.
procedures, or when defects occur. A fa procedures, or when defects occur. Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements Rationale when proc Product composition may be affected t deviation procedures, could result in UTRITION UTRITION N
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1.7.1 Deviation control control 1.7.1 Deviation 1.7 Action Control and Corrective Deviation
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1.7.2 Corrective action
J-14 Designandinstallation 2.1.1 2.1 General Equipment 2. Equipment
Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: corrective actiontakeniseffective. recurrence, theactionmustbefollowed-up: the Appropriate correctiveactionwilladdress Rationale
Corrective action taken following any deviation iseffectivetoensurethesafetyof Corrective actiontakenfollowinganydeviation the productandtopreventre intended and to achieve product specification. intended andtoachieveproductspecification. c andutensilsaredesigned, All equipment
CFIA therequirem delivering Equipment isdesigned,constructed andinsta The manufacturer'scorrective thefollowing: action programincludes Evaluation ofaffectedproduct
determined that no potential health hazard exists. determined thatnopotentialhealthhazard based onsoundscienceandtheproductis identify theextentoft nutrient declarationsandclaims.Forexample,samplingisadequateto Evaluation isadequatetodetec conducted inanappropriatemanner The manufacturerverifiestheeffectivenessofcorrectiveactiontaken. Effective measuresaretakentopr Investigation iscompletedtodeterminethecauseofdeviation. affectedproduc of Disposition evaluated byqualifiedpersonnel. Product evaluationisconductedbyaqualifi
N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING ents oftheprocess. he problem,thetestsare currence of the deviation. currence ofthedeviation. T OOLKIT t, (e.g., sortingofsuspec t potentialhealthhazardsrelatedtoinaccurate SEPTEMBER event recurrenceofthedeviation. monitored and reassessed toensurethatthe monitored andreassessed onstructed andinstalledtofunctionas byadequatelytrainedpersonnel. root cause of deviations. Toprevent root causeofdeviations. lled toensurethatitiscapable of ed person,e.g.,processdeviationsare not releaseduntiltheevaluationhas appropriate, thejudgementis
t lots,disposal,etc.)is
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tenance program to e of instruments. These quencies, are established by
content of the product. place to ensure that place to ensure that or controlling devices that may impact lled to ensure that it is capable of that it is capable lled to ensure quencies. For example, equipment are based on operating conditions that are based on operating conditions that pact on product composition functions as nutrient addition or composition may result acements are based on the equipment acements are based on the equipment ons. e.g., composition, labelling, etc. composition, labelling, ons. e.g., installed and maintained such that the installed and maintained such that the en preventative main al to product composition are designed, he required process to ensure product of equipment is performed by appropriately trained of equipment is performed by appropriately librated as necessary to ensure that they function as ce program is adhered to. calibration program is in calibration program on of the equipment. SEPTEMBER tion, calibration or maintenanc may affect the final nutrient tently as intended. tently as intended. ng calibration methods and fre scales, metering devices) OOLKIT T ABELLING
L manufacturer's manual or equivalent, or manufacturer's manual or equivalent, could affect the conditi a list of equipment requiring regular maintenance, and a list of equipment requiring regular defined maintenance procedures and fre inspections, adjustments and part repl
Instruments which control factors critic Instruments which on product composition. Maintenance and calibration personnel. installed, constructed and ca intended. producing a product that meets specificati a product that meets producing The manufacturer has an effective writt and/ the manufacturer for equipment monitoring Equipment is designed, constructed and insta is designed, constructed Equipment The preventative maintenan Written protocols, includi ensure that equipment that may have an im ensure that equipment that may have intended. This includes:
equipment is capable of delivering t composition. Instrumentation is designed, constructed, Instrumentation An effective maintenance and An effective maintenance consis equipment performs
Inadequate processing, food additive addition, from improper design, installa Rationale inconsistencies and/or errors Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. Assessment Criteria: Assessment Criteria: requirements have been met.Verify that the following UTRITION UTRITION N
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Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: tasks. Accurate nutritionlabellingishighlydependant Rationale the operationsorprocessesforwhichtheyareresponsible. trained suchthattheyhaveadequatete To ensure the accuracy of nutrition declarations onthelabel,personnelare To ensuretheaccuracyofnutritiondeclarations
CFIA assigned. Forexample: Training isappropriatetothecomplexity Other instrumentation Scales andmeteringdevices factors critical to The followingaresomeexamplesofinstru
and totaketheappropriate correctiveac beenappropriatel content anddeclarationhave formaintenanc Personnel responsible pump calibrationtraining. technology, e.g.,apprenticeshiptraining, Operators aretrainedtohavecurrent andtota trained toidentifydeficiencies forthemaintenanceofscalesandmeteringdevicesare Personnel responsible records tobekept. they areresponsible,e.g.,thecritical Personnel aretrainedtounderstandtheimport devices. place andcalibratedasnecessary,e.g. fo Other specializedinstrumentationnecessary arecalibratedasnecessarytoensureaccuracyatalltimes. Scales andmetres isappropr The sensitivity action tobetakenifthelimitsarenot
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thecomposition: L ABELLING ABELLING iate totheuse. T OOLKIT chnical knowledgeandunderstandingof SEPTEMBER ofthemanufacturingprocessandtasks knowledgeofequipmentandprocess limits, theprocedures met, nutritionlabelling e ofequipmentimpactingon nutrition mentation thatmaybe on theabilityofpersonneltoperformtheir ke theappropriatecorrectiveaction. , pHmetres,tem tion, e.g.,inhouserepairs, contract pasteurization operationtraining,feed ance ofthecriticalfactorsforwhich r thecontrolofcrit y trained to identify deficiencies y trainedtoidentifydeficiencies
perature measuring for monitoring,the requirements andthe required tocontrol ical factorsarein
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edients and finished 2005 and transported under
at do not permit thawing and
red. Frozen ingr reflect the actual event, condition or igeration are stored and transported at igeration are stored and transported lead to nutrient loss and, thus, inaccurate lead to nutrient loss and, thus, inaccurate controlled to prevent deterioration and controlled to prevent deterioration and tenance on specific equipment are specific equipment tenance on ed products are stored ronmental stresses, including heat and light. ronmental stresses, including heat and represent an accurate history of the handled, stored and transported in a handled, stored and ined for the required period of time. ported at temperatures th SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T F) or less and are appropriately monito 0 ABELLING
L repairs. Individuals performing main performing repairs. Individuals trained. appropriately C (39 0 Records are legible, permanent and accurately activity. spoilage. Humidity sensitive ingredients and finish Ingredients and finished products requiring refr 4 products are stored and trans are appropriately monitored. is Ingredient and finished products rotation appropriate conditions to prevent deterioration.
product or process. Records are reta Information is recorded in a manner to manner that minimizes nutrientmanner that minimizes loss. Ingredients and finished productsIngredients and finished are
Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. envi Certain nutrients are very sensitive to Rationale Abuse of ingredients and finished products may Abuse of ingredients and finished products nutrient labels. Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements UTRITION UTRITION N
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5. Records 5. Records Records 5.1 General 5.1.1 General record requirements 4. Transportation and Storage 4.1 Storage and Transport Handling, 4.1.1 factors Control
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Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: Note: Whenrecordsarekeptelectronically, Records areavailabletodemonstratethe
CFIA Laboratory analysis Records includenutrientcalculations Records aremaintainedandavailableuponrequest. container orifthereisnoexpirydate,fo Records areretainedforatleastoneyear ofpotentiallyseriousdeficiencies. to provideanearlyindication distribution oftheproduct. Critical recordsaresignedbyaqualified person. event occurred.Thecompletedrecord Each entryonarecordismadebytherespons strike outwithasinglestroke Errors orchangesareidentifiedinamannersuch
include: to theoperation andfoodinquestion.Mi Records includelaboratoryteststhat
N UTRITION action wastaken(e.g.,reformulation, results arewithintolerance ofthe and in resultsoccur,thevariation isjustified; comparison ofactualresults totheoret tightening ofprocessingcontrols,etc.); re-occurrence (e.g., reformulation, m specific lotsinvolved,and2)actionsta analytical results–whenarenotwi laboratory methodsused(seeSection1. SCC fortestingnutrients,etc.–seeSect fo laboratory usedandtheirqualifications date, productionshift,line,time,etc.); of productionthesamplesrepresent(e.g sampling –recordsofwhenandwheret frequency oftesting; nutrients analysed; L ABELLING ABELLING All otherrecordsarereviewedatanappropriatefrequency andinitialthecorrection/change. T OOLKIT thatmeetthe SEPTEMBER s aresignedanddatedbytheresponsible an electronic signature is acceptable. anelectronicsignatureis validity ofthedeclar r atleasttwoyearsafterthedateofsale. individual designated bymanagementpriorto designated individual demonstrate the analyses were appropriate demonstrate theanalyseswere aftertheexpirydateonlabelor declared valuesandifnot, appropriate odification ofNutritionFactstable, nimum declarednutrientvaluesrecords modification ofNutritionFacts table, ical calculations – when discrepancies ical calculations–whendiscrepancies ken tocorrectthesituationandprevent atthetimethatspecific ible person he samplesweretakenandwhatpart ., lotnumber,bestbeforeorexpiry r doingtesting(e.g.,accreditationby 1.3, “Validation thattheoriginalre ion 1.1.3,“Validationofalloptions”); thin tolerance,recordsindicate:1) following criteria: following criteria: ed nutrientvalues of alloptions”); cord isclear,e.g.,
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verify that critical factors cluding the specific version cluding the specific to verify the manufacturer's
e accuracy of the data base (e.g., changes e accuracy of the oduct with a consistent nutrient content. and retention factors, etc.); and retention factors, reliable procedures have been followed in reliable procedures have been followed ble that demonstrate the adequacy of e the adequacy of procedures and methods e the adequacy of procedures and methods is difficult or impossible to mum record requirements for: it is difficult or impossible se(s) and/or software(s) – in se(s) and/or software(s) am in place used to control incoming ingredients, and SEPTEMBER of incoming ingredients. rol records: ingredients OOLKIT T tightening of processing controls, etc.) of processing controls, tightening ABELLING
L Monitoring all incoming ingredients, Specific “option” or progr identification of the data ba identification of the – in use; that may affect th record of all changes food yields in formulation/recipe, calculations; and to the data base values and software records of updates control audits. records of quality
The manufacturer meets the mini Records are available to verify that designing the process. Records of data base maintenance of data base maintenance Records
control over incoming ingredients. The manufacturer has records availa used in process development. Records are available to demonstrat
control over nutrient content Assessment Criteria: Verify that the following requirements have been met. If records are absent or inadequate, Rationale and critical limits are adequate to produce a pr and critical limits are adequate to produce Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements Rationale it If records are absent or inadequate, UTRITION UTRITION N
CFIA 5.3.2 Incoming material cont 5.3 Control of Operation 5.3.1 Process design records
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Records fornon-conformingincomingingr Non-conforming incomingmaterials Vendorcertification Option 3 100%lotinspection Option 2 Periodicevaluation Option 1 CFIA Control ofIncomingIngredients Monitoring all incomingingredients ingredients. Note: Seesection1.3.1forprogramopt
Records ofproducttesting,includ formatio product that ensure Record ofpreventativeandcorrectiveactiontaken. isidentified. The deficiency The non-conformingmaterial isidentified. areundertaken(e.g.,auditreports.) Supplier audits Periodic monitoringisundertaken A historicaldatabaseiskept(e.g.analyticalresultsonconsecutivelots.) capability studies.)Statisticalprocess Records arekepttodemonstratethec reports, andon-siteevaluationreports.) critical limits,monitoringandverifica process flowcharts,criticalcontrolpoint Records arekepttodemonstrateknow resultsarekeptforeachincominglot. Analytical for History ofadherencetospecificationsiskept isab manufacturer file. The oft version current most [B.01.404]. The Nutrition informationisavailablefor Non-conforming incomingmaterials.
N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT le to demonstrate thatthis le todemonstrate ns and data bases are accura basesare ns anddata of incomingingredients
ing analyticalresultsarekept. edients includethefollowinginformation: SEPTEMBER
(e.g., analyticalresults.) each shipmentofincomingfoodproduct ions available for controlling incoming ions availableforcontrolling tion reports,correctiveactionplansand apability ofsupplier'sprocess(e.g., control chartsareavailableuponrequest. ledge of the supplier's process(e.g., ledge ofthesupplier's identification,processspecifications, he nutrition information for each food ison foreachfood information he nutrition each information is being used to to isbeingused information supplier. te and up to date. te andupto
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to verify the safety of the to verify the manufacturer's to verify the manufacturer's
preparation/blending, for the filling, and for nutrients
critical limits spec te control of the critical processing
ngredients, records are kept to indicate control of critical processing factors control of product records may vary depending on the type of it is difficult or impossible it is difficult or impossible it is difficult or impossible h particular batch or lot. maintained and are available on request. and are available maintained ctors specified in the process, SEPTEMBER he operator’s records. OOLKIT T ors in preparation/blending. on/blending records on/blending ABELLING
L The manufacturer has records that demonstra factors and the composition of the product. Deviations are noted on t If product formulation provides for “and/or” i which ingredient is used for eac in foods.) Records are available to demonstrate Records are available to demonstrate to including records to demonstrate adherence (e.g., records for critical fa
are available upon request. Written records that adequately reflect the Written records that adequately reflect Critical factor control records are control records Critical factor
process and product composition. Assessment Criteria: have been met.Verify that the following requirements Rationale If records are absent or inadequate, If records are absent or inadequate, Rationale or inadequate, If records are absent fact control of critical Assessment Criteria: requirements have been met.Verify that the following Note: Minimum information required on process. UTRITION UTRITION N
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5.3.4 Process control records
preparati 5.3.3 Product J-1 Part 1 Evaluation Standard for the Process
.. Deviationsandco 5.3.5 J-22 Maintenanceandcalibration records 5.4.1 5.4 Equipment
Verify thatthefollowingrequirementshavebeenmet. Assessment Criteria: of deviationsandtakesappropriatecorrectiveaction. If recordsareinadequate,itis Rationale
effectiveness ofcorrectiveactionstaken. Records areavailabletodemonstrate for criticalequipment. Records areavailabletodemonstrate
CFIA Corrective action Deviation/hold records: The followingminimuminformationisrecor
signature ofpersonresponsible date correctiveactionwastakenandverified, ofeffectivenesscorrectiveaction, follow-up/assessment corrective actiontakentocorrectdeficiency, cause ofdeviationidentified, fordisposition signed authorization signature ofpersonnelresponsib distress orsalvage,reconditioningandretailsales), of heldproduct(e.g.,amount disposition and natureofdefects), results ofevaluation/sort(e.g.,amount control), amount ofproductheld(e.g.,backtothe reason forthehold, date produced/held/released, product/code,
N UTRITION rrective actionrecords L ABELLING ABELLING difficult orimpossibletoveri T OOLKIT the controlofdeviationsand adherence tothemaintenanceprogram le forholdandevaluation, SEPTEMBER ded inthedeviationandcorrectiveaction analyzed, analysis reportofthenumber analyzed, analysis sorted, destroyed,employeesales, point wheretheprocesswaslastin
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records for critical equipment includes: records for critical on records for critical equipment includes: SEPTEMBER OOLKIT T ABELLING
L identification of equipment, identification of equipment, maintenance activity, date, person, and reason for activity. identification of equipment, date, person, and calibration results.
Typical information expected in maintenance Typical information Typical information expected for calibrati
Rationale maintenance of the equipment of the effectiveness permit verification Records and calibration program. Assessment Criteria: requirements have been met.Verify that the following UTRITION UTRITION N
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K Tools and Templates
. The Contents of the on ...... 2 may be used to evaluate may be used to evaluate Evaluati FT have been respected. FT have been respected. Used?...... 11
ent of explanatory information in related ent of explanatory information in related the evaluation of a label for compliance with the evaluation of a are organized in probable order of use when are organized in probable ent...... 9 Conducting an aphic software (e.g., QuarkXPress) from Health aphic software (e.g., Checklist for the Nutrition Facts Table Checklist for the Nutrition For example, further information about Table C2: For example, further information about T ...... 3 ing, is contained in Section C: on Facts Table (NFT)...... 1 Formats Be Formats ...... 7 e Departm rry a NF ption...... 10 aphic requirements of the N tment...... 6 bles ...... 5 er...... 5 epartment
oods...... 8 Nutrition Labelling Toolkit. Deli Count Meat Depar Bakery D Bulk F Fruit and Vegetabl Loss of Exem
When May the Different When May the What Foods May Ca Retail Food Ta Nutrition Facts Table: Steps in Table: Steps Nutrition Facts Compendium of Templates for Nutrition Facts Tables, Compendium of Templates
the new nutrition labelling regulations. They the new nutrition labelling the steps in the creating a label, following to actual size using gr templates, if printed The tools and templates in this section support The tools and templates Canada’s whether the technical and gr whether the technical the placem Note: Table numbers correspond to sections of the Mandatory Nutrient Information – Round Nutrition Facts Table.
3. Is the NFT Format Choice Suitable for the Product?...... 11
2. What a NFT...... Foods May Carry 3 1. the Nutriti Checklist for K Section and Templates Tools K Tools and Templates . otnso h F ...... 12 ...... of the NFT Contents 4. 7. Other Tables 28 ...... Chosen? Been (Size) Version and Format Correct Hasthe 6. 26 5. Rounding......
K-1 Templates Templates K-1 Compendium ofTemplatesfor 41 ...... Notes andtheUse on Measurement of Templates 6D 6C Calculating the the Format: HastheCorrect Version Been Evaluating Availabl 6B 28 TreesfortheNFT Decision Format Families...... 6A
Reference TablesforNutrientContentClaims………………………………………..53 Manufacturing Ot Table H1:UnitsforDeclarationofVitaminandMineral –FoodsforUsein Weighted Recommended Table C2:AdditionalNutrient Table C1:MandatoryNutrient Abbreviations andSymbolsin Nutrients Serving Size:
Tables C3,C4 French ReferenceTables(DailyValues,AlternateExpressions) Table C6:AdditionalVitaminand Table C5:AdditionalIn Table C4:AdditionalInformati Table C3:MandatoryNutrient (DailyValu Reference Tables Reference Amounts[Schedule sd ...... 35 ...... Used?
Measurement TablesforEa Type Height……………………………...……..…………………………………...42 Table E3:Summary– CalculatingADS Table E2:Summary– Gui Table E1:DefinitionofAvail 5 6...... 22 ...... , C5,C6 her Foods “Nutrition Fact formation [B Nutrient ...... 52 ...... Information Information the Nutrition F on withaRefe dance onMeasur Information es, AlternateExpressions) M] andServi able DisplaySurfa ch Format(S nae ...... 51 ...... Intakes ipa ufc AS ...... 36 ...... Display Surface(ADS) e
Mineral Nutrient .01.402] s” Tabl – Roundi – Roundi [B.01...... 20 ...... o ifrn akgn ye .... 38 ...... for DifferentPackaging Types s...... 57 ...... es ng Size rence Am csTbe...... 25 acts Table...... chedule ing AD 0]...... 402] s [B.01. e(D)...... 36 ce (ADS)...... g...... 27 ng...... g...... 26 ng...... 12 ...... s )...... 43 L)...... ut...... 19 ...... ount ...... 37 ...... S 0]...... 21 ...... 402] ...... 19 ...... 19
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tion Facts Table (NFT) Table tion Facts AUGUST ildren under 2 years.) years.) 2 under ildren chosen? (Hierarchy) OOLKIT T ABELLING L Within a “family” of formats, has an appropriate format and version (size) been chosen? (See the Decision Trees pg. K-29 – K-34, for ADS guidance see pg. K-36 – K-40) See templates. and print? background table Colour: Font: Sans serif? Bold as required? Capitals/ lower case? No crowding of characters? Order of presentation of information? Indents? measures based on the food as sold? Format specific requirements met? (pg. K-12) Core nutrients: All core nutrients present? (See templates, figure 1) declared? nutrients triggered Are nutrients: Additional Correctunits DV when andpermitted/required? % Non-permitted nutrients: any declared in the NFT? Have format specific requirements been respected? (e.g., simplified formats, formats for ch Are nutrients rounded as per the Regulations? (See the Rounding Tables in Inspector’s Toolkit.) containers)? Readily visible? Will the product leak or be damaged when product is manipulated to view the NFT? Simplified Standard: at least 7 nutrients/Calories = 0 Dual Format: foods requiring preparation/different amounts food of amounts kinds/different different Format: Aggregate two under Children Serving size: Reasonable serving size? Consumer friendly & metric If not, does it need to be? (Is it exempt? A small package <100 cm Has it been triggered during transition period?) If not, does a bilingual exemption apply (local, test market, specialty food)? On the outer package (except for alternate methods of presentation)? NFT not destroyed when product is opened (except for single serve
Format version correctly Technical/graphic requirements respected? Rounding correct? (pg. K-26 – K-27) Format choice suitable for product? (pg. K-11) Contents complete? Item Is the NFT present? (pg. K-3 – K-10) Bilingual? Location/Orientation? UTRITION UTRITION N
1.2.7 1.2.6 1.2.5 1.2.4 1.2.3 1.2.2 1.1 1.2.1 Section* * This refers to the section in the Evaluation Standard for the Label CFIA 1. for the Nutri Checklist K Tools and Templates Preliminary Step Nutrition FactsTable:Steps K-2 Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 If thetableispresent, Standard fortheLabel. Note: Thenumbersinbrackets(e.g.,1.2.5)re Step 7 Step 6 Step 5 VerifythattheinformationwithinNutriti Step 4 the choiceofformatissuitable the fold-outofformatsinInspector’sToolkit Identify theformat“f Verify otherrequirementsthatapplyto Verify thatthetableisbilingual that thefoodisexempt.) Verify thattheNutritionFactstableispresent. Format BeenUsed? indents, printandbackground Verify thatthetechnicalandgraphicrequirem (Choose thelargestversionofformatthatfits Nutrition FactstableisappropriatebasedonAva Based ontheHierarchyofFormats, Verify thatnutrientsareroundedasperRegulations. terminology, etc. Regulations: servingsize,mandatorynutrients, May theDifferentFormatsbeUsed?
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d) b) c) CFIA a) such as spices and some bottled waters, for which foods, e) f) foods sold only in the What Prepackaged Foods are Exempt From Mandatory Nutrition Labelling? The following products are exempt from using the titl While these foods are prohibited from What Foods are SpecificallyWhat Foods The following foods [B.01.401(4)&(5)] nutritives”, they may adopt the Nutr 2. NFT Carry a Foods May What What Foods Require an NFT K Tools and Templates ) avarietyofcowandgoat l) k) prepackaged prepackagedconfections,commonlyknownas j) h) foodssoldonlyata g) K-4 exempt statusandarerequiredtoca neverlosetheirexempt milk inglasscontainers) The lastthreeitemslistedabove(aone-biteconf Losing the Exemption ) foodssoldonlyinthe i)
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• • • Simplified Standard 5.1-5.3 Bilingual Simplified Standard 6.1-6.3 Requires an NFT: an Requires Standard 1.1-1.3, Narrow Standard cheese. Retail Packaged Foods – ADS packaged on the premises. Examples: retail cut and wrapped squares or slices of etc. sauce; spaghetti beans, baked salad, of (multi-serving) tubs cheese; Foods sold only in the retail establishment where the product is prepared and processed, including products made from a pre-mix when an ingredient other than water is added to the pre-mix. Examples include, pizza, salads and sauces. Retail Packaged Foods – ADS < 200 cm packaged on the premises. Example, retail cut and wrapped small squares of Individual Servings of Food fo muffins, wrapped individually Sandwiches, immediate consumption, when these have not been subjected to a process or special packaging, such as modified atmosphere packaging, to extend their durable life. Retail Prepared Foods Non-Prepackaged Foods Non-prepackaged foods, clerk served foods (e.g., deli meat, cheese, salads) and bulk foods packaged by the consumer (e.g., olives, sun-dried tomatoes, etc.). Packaged at Retail) Prepackaged Foods (Prepared and/or Non-Prepackaged Food * See “Loss of Exemption” at end of section for conditions that may affect the status of a product. CFIA Deli Counter Food Retail These tables outline the nutrition labelling requirements for foods sold in bulk, clerk served, prepared, processed and/or packaged at is divided retail. It into retail departments for convenience. Explanation of Status The status of a product may be declared as either “exempt”, “conditional exemption” or “requires a NFT”. Exempt products are notrequired to carry a NFT. Products with a conditional exemption are usually not required to declare However, a NFT. circumstances, such as the declaration of a nutrient content claim or health claim, causemay the product to lose its exemption. An explanation of when exemptions are lost is at the end of this section. K Tools and Templates The Meat Department Department The Meat K-6 ofaproduct. affectthestatus thatmay * See“LossofExemption”atend ofsectionforconditions processed, including products made from a pre-mix when an ingredient other than than other ingredient an when a pre-mix from made products including processed, and isprepared product the where establishment retail inthe only sold Foods Foods Retail Prepared crustaceans, etc.); asfish, (such products animal or freshwater marine ingredient single Raw, Fresh orfrozenrawmarine Foods) Packaged Retail see premises onthe prepared products (for spiced etc. pork, phosphated meat, spiced spices, added with chicken BBQ Examples: Fresh orfrozenspiced [B.01.401(3)(d)]. Factstable Nutrition carrya mustalways by-product meat poultry ground Prepackaged groundmeat, ground meat by-product, ground poultryand meat Fresh orfrozengr (does not includeground meat or spiced and/or phosphated meat). Single ingredient meat, meat by-product,poultry meat, andpoultry meatby-product an Fresh orfrozenrawmeat Retail) Pre-packaged Foods(Preparedand/orPackagedat . meat ground including foods, served clerk foods, Non-prepackaged Non-Prepackaged Foods Non-Prepackaged Food Simplified Standard 5.1-5.3 Bilingual Simplified Standard 6.1-6.3 6.1-6.3 Standard Simplified Bilingual 5.1-5.3 Standard Simplified Standa Narrow 1.1-1.3, Standard Requires anNFT: labelled atretail. Includes productspackagedatam on thepremises,(suchasgroundm Retail PackagedFoods–ADS water). and/or phosphate added with notmeat but meats asspiced (such premises, Foods–ADS<200cm Retail Packaged pre-mix. to the isadded water • • •
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• • • Simplified Standard 5.1-5.3 Bilingual Simplified Standard 6.1-6.3 Requires an NFT: Standard 1.1-1.3, Narrow Standa Retail Packaged Foods – ADS < 200 cm premises. Retail Packaged Foods – ADS baked goods. on the premises. Examples: bread, Foods sold only in the retail establishment where the product is prepared and processed, including products made from a pre-mix when an ingredient other than water is added to the pre-mix. Includes, bread or baked goods from scratch or a pre- mix with an added ingredient(s) other than just water. Does not include frozen dough or partially cooked product that is baked on premises. Individually wrapped muffins, squares, packages of 2 or 3 cookies, etc., sold for immediate consumption, when these have not been subjected to processa or special packaging, suchmodified as atmosphere packaging, to extend their durable life. Retail Prepared Foods Non-Prepackaged Foods Non-Prepackaged Non-prepackaged foods, clerk served foods (e.g., cakes, cookies, squares, desserts, cookies). bread, buns, bagels, (e.g., consumer the by packaged foods bulk and bread) Prepackaged and/or Packaged Foods (Prepared at Retail) of Food fo Individual Servings Non-Prepackaged Food Non-Prepackaged CFIA * See “Loss of Exemption” at end of section for conditions that may affect the status of a product. Bakery Department K Tools and Templates Bulk Foods Bulk Foods K-8 ofaproduct. affectthestatus thatmay * See“LossofExemption”atendsectionforconditions Standard 1.1-1.3, Narrow Standa Narrow 1.1-1.3, Standard Requires an NFT: etc. lentils, dried fruit, dried tubsofcandies, or bags Examples: premises. Foods–ADS Retail Packaged mix,etc. soup spices, ofcandy, packages small Examples: premises. Foods–ADS<200cm Retail Packaged atRetail) Foods(Preparedand/orPackaged Prepackaged candy. wrapped of individually bags packaged retail include individually, (e.g., small individually wrapped candies, mints, etc.). This does not are sold that confections, asone-bite known commonly confections, Prepackaged One-Bite Confections lentils, dried foods, snack fruit, dried (e.g., consumer bythe packaged foods bulk foods, Non-prepackaged Foods Non-prepackaged Non-Prepackaged Food Simplified Standard 5.1-5.3 Bilingual Simplified Standard 6.1-6.3 6.1-6.3 Standard Simplified Bilingual 5.1-5.3 Standard Simplified • • •
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CFIA * See “Loss of Exemption” at end of section for conditions* See “Loss of Exemption” at end of section that may affect the status of a product. Retail Prepared Foods Foods sold only in the retail establishment where the product is prepared and processed (e.g., fruit salad with added sugar, salads with added cheese, egg, nuts, croutons, dressing, bacon bits, etc.) Prepackaged fresh vegetables and fruits without added ingredients, oranges with colour, andfruit and vegetables coated with paraffin wax or petrolatum: Includes fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, thyme, (but etc. not dried herbs); sprouts; and fruits and vegetables that are minimally processed (e.g., washed, peeled, cut-up, shredded, etc.), including mixtures of fruits and vegetables, such as bagged mixed salad and coleslaw (without dressing, croutons, bacon bits, etc.). Non-Prepackaged Foods Non-Prepackaged Non-prepackaged foods, bulk foods packaged by the consumer (e.g., bulk fruit and vegetables such as apples, oranges, lettuce, broccoli,etc. ) Prepackaged and/or Packaged Foods (Prepared at Retail) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables VegetableFruit and Department Food Non-Prepackaged K Tools and Templates advertisement orsignforanon-pr vegetables andfruitmayhelpreducetherisk nutrition labellingandarerequiredtoca The remainingretailresponsibleitemslistedin –Retail Other PrepackagedFoods One-bite confectionsneverloosetheirexemption. One-bite Confections Pre-packaged Foods content perservingofstatedsize.[B.01.312,B. then thelabel,advertisementorsignmust carry or anutrient(e.g.,anymention,re Non prepackagedfoodsarenotrequi Non-Prepackaged Foods Foods – Retail Exemption *Loss of K-10 item 4ofthetablefollowingB.01.603]. the tablefollowingB.01.603 * NOTE:
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N UTRITION is made,includingthefollowing:“A L ABELLING ABELLING epackaged foodcarriesarepresentat ference, indication,statementor ns oneormoreofthefollowing: red tocarrynutritioninformation.However,ifalabel, rry aNutritionFactstablewhen: -potassium isaddedtotheproduct; T nutritive” or“valeursnutritives”. OOLKIT h fruitandvegetablesislost of sometypescancer,”[B.01.401(3) these Retail Tables, loosetheirexemptionfrom these RetailTables, a componentofaningredient(otherthanflour); 01.503(1)(c), B.01.602,tabl a declarationofthe“triggered”energy ornutrient AUGUST eal ofapprovalorotherproprietarymark healthy dietrichinavarietyof claim, includingahealthclaim), ion relatedtotheCalories ifhealthclaimsetoutin e followingB.01.603] (e) (ii), and
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served with other foods (e.g., cake mix, sp served with other foods (e.g., cake mix, cereal and milk) May May different uses or serving sizes (e.g May not one serving consists of multi-pack of chocolate bars). Must May the foods serving consists of more than one of chocolates) May that are intended to be eaten together ices – freezie pops.) different uses or serving sizes (e.g., May food (e.g., box of chocolates May Must May not Basic formats, providing nutrition info Basic formats, providing foods Appropriate for most May consists of of frozen ices). (e.g., diet drinks, some jams, some food, and the nutrition information is
Aggregate Format – Different CFIA Aggregate Format – Different Simplified Formats – Standard/Horizont Dual Format – Different Amount Standard/Horizontal/Linear Forma Standard/Horizontal/Linear Dual Format – Foods Requiring Prep 3. Product? Suitable for the Choice NFT Format Is the When may the Different Formats be Used? K Tools and Templates Excerpt from the Reference Amounts[ScheduleM]andServingSizes Contents oftheNFT 4. K-12 Item 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Taco shell,hard Pizza crust Pie crust Pies, tarts,cobblers,tu corn cakes Rice cakesand or coating Grain-based bars,withoutfilling Grain-based barswithfilling French toast,pancakes,andwaffles Croutons Ice creamcones Toaster pastries withorwithoutfillingicing Flaky typepastries, Dry breads,matzo,andrusks melba toast Crackers, hardbreadsticksand wafers or filling;graham Cookies, withorwithoutcoating quick-type breadsandmuffins sweet danishes,sweetrolls, Coffee cakes,doughnuts, filling as angelfood,chiffon,orspongecakewithouticing per2.5cmcube,such Cake (lightweight):lessthan4g orcreampuffs cream pie,cupcakes,éclairs, lightweightcakewithicing;Boston these combined; of fruit,nutsorvegetablesany finished weightas the than35% of withless cake without icingorfilling, or 2.5cmcube,suchascakewith less than10gper Cake (mediumweight):4gormore per2.5cmcubebut ofthesecombined vegetables, orany or asfruit,nuts, finishedweight at least35% ofthe upside-down, cakewith cake, pineapple such ascheese Cake (heavyweight):10gormore per2.5cmcube, Brownies bread andcorn sticks,softpretzels tortillas, softbread rolls,buns,croissants, Bagels, teabiscuits,scones, rolls sweetquick-type Bread, excluding Product Category CFIA 2003 GuidetoFoodLabellingandAdvertising
N UTRITION rnovers, otherpastries L ABELLING ABELLING or partialfullcoating Bakery Products: T OOLKIT AUGUST 125 g 40 g 55 g 50 g Reference Amount 30 g 55 g 1/8 of23cmcrust 1/6 of20cmcrustor 110 g 15 g 30 g 40 g 75 g 7 g 5 g 55 g 55 g 30 g 20 g 30 g 55 g 55 g 80 g , Section 6.2.4 , Section 1
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Marine andfreshwateranimals, canned with orwithoutbreadingbatter orshellfish, plain orfriedfish Marine andfreshwateranimalswithoutsauce,suchas with creamsauceorshrimplobster asfish Marine andfreshwateranimalswithsauce,such andcaviar Canned anchovies,anchovypaste type spray Oil, dressing spreadandmayonnaise-type Mayonnaise, sandwich Dressings forsalad Butter replacement,powder Vegetable oil Butter, margarine, shortening,lard Egg substitutes Eggs omelets scrambledeggs, aseggfooyoung, Egg mixtures,such Pie fillings icings Cake frostingsand marshmallow cream butterand Dessert toppings,suchasmaple Custard, gelatinandpudding Sundaes cups or inbars pops,frozenfruitjuices sweetened iceor Non-dairy desserts,frozen,suchasflavouredand or cones sandwiches bars, suchascakes, frozen, desserts, Dairy sherbet frozenyogurt, Ice cream,icemilk, Yogurt Sour cream mix asdairyshake such substitutes Shakes andshake chocolatemilk drinks, suchas andmilk-based Plant-based beverages,milk,buttermilk orcondensed Milk, evaporated Product Category CFIA
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(dry), 15 ggelatindessert 80-140 gpudding, 125-250 mL 40-150 mL 60-175 mL 60-250 mL 125-225 g 15-60mL 125-250 mL 125-250 mL 10-30 mL Serving Size 50-100 g 60-100 gcooked frozen 85-130 graw,fresh, 90-140 g 15-60 g 0.5 g 8-30 mL 15-30 mL 1-3 g 5-20 mL 5-20 g 50-100 g (1-2 eggs) 50-100 g 50-110 g 40-150 mL 25-45 g 15-30 g dessert prepared 65-250 mLgelatin 2
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280 mLprepared amount tomake175- 5 g 15-60 mL 15-60 g 3-5 g 0.5-2 g 90-150 g 50-100 g 30-100 gcooked 50-110 graw, Serving Size 10-20 g 15-30 g 15-45 g 30-75 g 25-100 g sauce or including gravy 90-300 g 200-375 mL 200-375 gor 0.5-1.0 g 0.5-1.5 g 5-15 g 3-5 g (without ice) 2
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“tasse” should be written out in full. CFIA bilingual: t NFT. The use of the abbreviations for where the full word should be limited to those labels When the abbreviations %DV or %VQ ar an explanation of measures The common abbreviations for the household The following symbols for units of measure The following symbols for units of measure abbreviations “% DV” or *Note that when the The following abbreviations fo The following abbreviations meaning, el abbreviation to an explanation of its below. *VQ = valeur quotidienne. See example Abbreviations and Symbols in the Nutrition Facts Table 2 of tables to B. [column K Tools and Templates (Column 4ofthetabletoB.01.401) Table C1:MandatoryNutrientInformation–Rounding Rounding Tables 5. K-26 Energy > Serving Size Information Quantity Iron Calcium Vitamin C Vitamin A Minerals Amount Vitaminsand Protein <5 mg, allother cases declaration) % DV (no Sugars Fibre Carbohydrate Carbohydrate Sodium info.) optional (% DV Cholesterol (%DV only) +Trans Saturates Trans Fat Fat Saturated Fat Total Fat (core list) list) (core
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and and 140 mg 50% OOLKIT 10 % % 10 5 g 5 T 50 Calories 5 servings 5 mg to < 0.5 g - <2% 1% to 2 < % 5 to < 1 g to < 2 to < > 50% > 50% > 50 Calories > 5 g > > 140 mg < 0.5 g > DV per< 1% serving and reference amt. > > > 10% to < < 5 Calories, all other cases > < 1 g > < 5 mg, < 5 mg/serving and ref. amt. cases other all mg, < 5 < 2 servings or > 5 servings For Calories from fat: < 5 Calories fat declared as 0 g For Calories from+ Saturates Trans: < 5 Calories Saturates Trans + declared as 0 g ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
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Carbohydrate Soluble Fibre Insoluble Fibre Sugar Alcohol Starch Amount Vitamins and Minerals monounsaturates Potassium Kilojoules (optional unit) Fat all cases polyunsaturates omega-6 omega-3 Calories from Saturates + Trans Information Quantity Quantity Information Servings per container > Energy Calories from Fat CFIA Nutri C2: Additional Table 4 of the table to B.01.402) (Column K Tools and Templates A Decision TreesfortheNFTFormat Families 6A HastheCorrectFormat 6. K-28
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format 1, 2, or 3. format 1, 2, or 3. largest version that will fit on and 1 continuous ADS 15% surface. exhausted before proceeding to next level. Manufacturer may choose Manufacturer may Within desired format, choose All 1
Steps: 1. 2. Steps: 1. 2. 3.
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figures 3.1–3.4 ision Tree (B.01.454) (B.01.454) ision Tree Bilingual Standard collars
or Linear – figures 16.1–16.2
indicate where to find the NFT.
Alternate Methods of Presentation Methods Alternate Bilingual Horizontal – figures 4.3–4.5 or or OOLKIT T figures 2.1–2.4 *For package inserts and inner labels, the outer label must
Narrow Standard Standard Narrow Tag, Package Insert*, Inner label*, Fold-out Label, Overwrap or or
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Standard CFIA
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Bilingual SimplifiedHorizontal Bilingual or *For packageinsertsandinnerlabels, theouterlabelmust
Tags, package inserts*, inner labels*, fold-out labels, fold-out labels, Tags, packageinserts*,innerlabels*,
L figures 7.1–7.2 ABELLING ABELLING or Simplified Linear –figures17.1–17.2 Simplified Linear or Alternate MethodsPresentation of or indicate wheretofindtheNFT. Bilingual Simplified Horizontal BilingualSimplified overwraps orcollars ision Tree(B.01.455) T
OOLKIT figures 7.3–7.4
Bilingual SimplifiedStandard Bilingual AUGUST figures 6.1–6.4
3. 2. 1. Steps: . Maychooseanyformat, 1. Steps: 2. 1. Steps:
All 1st level options level options All 1st Within desiredformat, Manufacturer may All 2 Choose largestversion next level. before proceedingto must beexhausted surface. and 1continuous ADS that willfiton15% choose largestversion choose format5or6. any version proceeding tonextlevel. be exhaustedbefore continuous surface. 15% ADSand1 of formatthatwillfiton nd level options must options level
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Steps: 1. 2. Steps: 1. 2. 3.
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figures 9.1–9.4 Bilingual Dual Format
Foods Requiring Preparation ision Tree (B.01.456) (B.01.456) ision Tree
OOLKIT figures 9.5–9.6 or T
Bilingual Dual Format
Foods Requiring Preparation
ABELLING L Dual Format UTRITION UTRITION figures 8.1–8.6 N
Food Requiring Preparation Preparation Food Requiring CFIA Level 2 Level 1 Preparation – Foods Requiring Dual Format Formats/Dec of Hierarchy
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for foods the individual Aggregate Format figures 10.1–10.6
CFIA Bilingual AggregateFormat–Different KindsofFood Bilingual
N UTRITION Alternative Methods ofPresentation* Alternative Methods figures 11.5–11.6 L ABELLING ABELLING or or ision Tree(B.01.457) T only OOLKIT rmation for the serving size, energyor core rmation fortheservingsize, nutrients Bilingual AggregateFormat Bilingual for prepackaged products containing an assortment offoods for prepackaged containingan products Different KindsofFood figures 11.1–11.4 AUGUST
3. 2. 1. Steps: Steps:
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figures 13.1–13.4 Bilingual Dual Format Different Amounts of Foods
Decision Tree (B.01.458) (B.01.458) Tree Decision OOLKIT T figures 13.5–13.6 Bilingual Dual Format Different Amounts of Food
or
ABELLING L Foods UTRITION UTRITION N Dual Format
figures 12.1–12.6 Different Amounts of CFIA Level 2 Level 1 Food of Amounts – Different Dual Format Hierarchy of Formats / of Formats Hierarchy K Tools and Templates Level 1 Hierarchy ofFormats/Dec Aggregate Format –DifferentAmountsofFood K-34 Level 2
Different AmountsofFoods Aggregate Format figures 14.1–14.6 CFIA
N UTRITION Bilingual Aggregate Format Bilingual Different AmountsofFood L ABELLING ABELLING figures 15.5–15.6
or ision Tree(B.01.459) T OOLKIT AUGUST Bilingual AggregateFormat Bilingual
Different AmountsofFood figures 15.1–15.4
3. 2. 1. Steps: 2. 1. Steps:
All 1 Within desired Manufacturer may next level. before proceedingto must beexhausted continuous surface. 15% ADSand1 format thatwillfiton largest versionof format, choose 15. choose format14or If no version fits, If noversionfits, May chooseeither Formats. Horizontal/ Linear Standard/ of Formatfor return toHierarchy version. st level options options level
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AUGUST fit on 15% of thefit on 15% ADS and on one continuous surface. Linear and Simplified formats, verify that a 2 ADS fit on 15% and on one continuous surface. When the NFT is in the lowest in the lowest the NFT is When of Formats: level of Hierarchy • Verify that a 1 • For the Standard, Horizontal,
ables are being used, include
the Correct Version Been Used? Been Used? Version the Correct than a Horizontal (4.1, 7.1) or Linear format (16.1, 17.1), (16.1, 17.1), 7.1) or Linear format than a Horizontal (4.1, level NFT will not st ation should be included in the measurement.
level format would result in st (Decision Trees) the NFT is positioned. (Decision Trees) the NFT fit on one continuous surface of the package, or that the use of a 1 damage to the product (e.g., if the product must be turned over to view the NFT.) the NFT is used or if the smaller version is used (4.2 or 7.2), verify that the first version exceeds 15% of the ADS. • Verify that a 1 • Verify that the largest version of When the NFT is a Bilingual a Bilingual the NFT is When Horizontal (Standard 4.1 Format or 7.1 or 7.2): 4.2; Simplified OOLKIT When separate English & French t T level of st ABELLING L UTRITION UTRITION N
version of the format to 15% of the version of the format to 15% ADS that does not exceed 15%. 15% or more than the ADS of the or more than 15% package (Step 6). CFIA
OR • is the closest Verify that the NFT When the NFT is in the 1 the NFT is When of Formats: the Hierarchy • of the NFT is Verify that the area Measure the area of the NFT. Measure the area of the NFT. the area of both tables. inform Note: Only core and triggered additional Step 6: If the following conditions have been fulfilled, the requirements have been met. Step 3: package.Measure the ADS of the the UPC. Don’t forget to subtract Step 4: ofCalculate 15% the ADS. Step 5: Step 1: version ofIdentify the format and label. the NFT on the Hierarchy of Formats Identify where on the Step 2: any format, other largest version (size) of If the NFT is the versions are numbered 5.1, 6.1, 8.1, etc.) figures 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, has been met. (The largest then this requirement 6B the Format: Evaluating Has [B.01.445 - B.01.464] K Tools and Templates All Packages Type Package Table E1:DefinitionofAvailable 6C Calculating the Av K-36 Useofalternatemethodspresentationapp ** Note: o label, a affix cannot that packages containers, ornamental not (i.e., products pre-packaged other on used are Iftags * Note: C C C Tags Ornamental Containers for small packages towhich smallpackages for which alabel forpackagesto forornamentalcontainers apply** alternate methodsofpresentation cannot beapplied *
kinds of food. (See Decision Trees in Sections D andG.) DecisionTreesinSections kinds offood.(See format–different onproductsdisplayinganaggregate some instances, in formatfamilies,and simplified small packages), then this rule does not apply. See the Table E3: Summary of ADS for Different Packaging Types. Packaging Different ofADSfor E3: Summary Table the See apply. not does rule this then packages), small CFIA
N UTRITION L ABELLING ABELLING appropriate format maybeused.) (However, anyversion (size)ofan C C productwillnot includebottomif • totalareaofpackage • Included inADS both sides of tag bothsidesoftag totalareaofbottomortag (both sides), whichever is bigger (both sides),whicheverisbigger upside down be damagedorleakifturned Display Surface(ADS)[B.01.001] ailable DisplaySurface T OOLKIT lies to products using the standard/horizontal/linear and thestandard/horizontal/linearand to productsusing lies AUGUST • UPC • sides • top • • • • • Excluded fromADS C
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If labelling information is a public service message, e.g., Kids Help Phone, recycle information or opening instructions, then ADS is not triggered. Excluded from ADS Excluded from
OOLKIT T in the next column support labelling appears, even if the sticker covers only a small portion of material the gathered plastic covered window both top and sides, except as indicated ridges that don’t interfere with labelling tightly repetitive ridging that may the total panel where the sticker whole area labelled
curves that gentle a label may support Included in ADS Included in C ABELLING L – e.g., zip – – e.g., roll of – e.g., – e.g., top of tin – e.g., – e.g., tamper – e.g., UTRITION UTRITION N
– CFIA Windows Windows UPC code Very Small Areas of Continuous Surface Ridges Label Info. on Non-ADS Non-ADS Label Info. on Surfaces can Lids e.g., jars, tubs Gathered Ends of Bags of Bags Ends Gathered Covered Gathered Ends by a Sticker cookies Curves Eye Spot Gable Ends Package Area Upon Areas Destroyed Opening seals, tear strips Bag Closures lock, cut line, heat seal ADS on Measuring Guidance ADS on Measuring Summary – Guidance Table E2: K Tools and Templates seam (e.g.,chipbag) Bags Bacon Packages Package Type Table E3:Summary–CalculatingADSforDifferentPackagingTypes Overview ofDifferentPackagingTypes K-38 or plastic by weight;glass Bottles/Jars orplastic by volume;glass Bottles/Jars necks) bottles withlong (e.g., stubbybottles,not &plastic cylindrical, glass Bottles/Jars wrap (e.g.,chocolate bar) Bars (e.g., energybar) Bars Shell” containers) (e.g., rigidclearplastic“Clam atretail baked &packaged Baked Goods flat bottom Bags gusset Bags gussets Bags Bags Bags – Paperlabeloverfoil – Foilwrapped – Flat,back central – Stand-up pouchwith – Stand-up withinset – Flatpouch without – Cookie – Bread
– Irregular,sold – Irregular,sold – Regular CFIA – Fresh,Not
N UTRITION 250 ml Included in ADS
no furtherdeductions e.g.,UPC forirregular empty container;measurevolume andapplyrules no furtherdeductions netquantity, e.g.,UPC based ondeclared apply) lid (unlessexceptions circumference) sides (full entire paperlabel entire wrapper bottom (providingturningthe sides top bottom back front can bottom, ifinsetgusset back front back front bottom –largestpanelonly sides front &backmainpanels– +1end all sides back front back front bottles/jars sold by volume bottles/jars sold ofcontainer(ml) >250ml=volume • 150mlto250=100cm • • < the product) product overwillnotdamage information. support easilyreadable top wrapareato bottom L ABELLING ABELLING 149 ml = less than 100 cm 149ml=lessthan T OOLKIT AUGUST 2
2 = small package exemption =smallpackageexemption
see TableE2:BagClosures glued areas bottom –smallerpanel attop sides –gabledareas gathered end,(fromcrusttoendof the lengthofbagcoveredbyeye top, bottomandbackcentral area widthof1baconstripthe some lids: See Table E2:Lids some lids:SeeTable topandbottom at sides –curves central flap(bothsides)unless end seams a will notsupport ridging, etc.that tamper seal closure bottom –ifturningtheproduct see TableE2:BagClosures glued seams see TableE2:BagClosures front &back–gluedareas isdeepand bottom, ifinsetgusset bag) mark seams whole lengthofpackage already printed label to theproduct. upside downwillresultindamage information easily readable will notsupport X100cm
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support labeling present visible at time of sale (facing inward) that prevent legible printing that prevent legible printing cans) printed (e.g., sardine before” date) bottom with dropped cups bottom with dropped top – indented areas that will not inner label if no written information foil container foil container open ended windows cups that are not areas of dropped bottom of cups top (unless already labelled) top (unless labelled) bottom (unless already and/or keys top & bottom – ridges sides of small cans, unless already lid – ridge, if present bottom bottom gabled ends top glue seal (area for “best plastic cap (unless labelled) Sides
OOLKIT T rectangle that will fit on front or back, respectively, of 80% of packages produced. ADS includes total outer package ADS is based on surface of individual unit. Note, NFT and all mandatory information must be visible at time of sale larger If NFT is on outer packaging, If NFT is on outer If NFT is on individual unit, top top or overwrap, whichever is common area (top) visible area of dropped units front* back* lid – flat areas sides of lid inner lid if already labelled sides (full circumference) top bottom sides of larger cans plastic lid sides (full circumference) sides shoulder panels
* largest ADS = area of Included in ADS Included in (e.g., ABELLING L (e.g., – Foil – Foil – Transparent e.g., pork hocks UTRITION UTRITION N
– Flat, print directly on – Flat, print or metal – Cardboard – Metal, paper label – Metal, paper CFIA labelled individual units units (plastic cups) cups) (plastic units multi pack of pudding, multi- pack of yogurt with common lid) Multi-Pack cellophane wrapper over fully cardboard lid (e.g., frozen cake, frozen lasagna) Frozen Foods container, plastic or cardboard lid and overwrap (e.g., frozen cake) dropped with Multi-Pack Frozen Foods Frozen Foods container, plastic or Catch WeightMeat weight similar of Products and form Egg Cartons chocolate) Cardboard Containers milk, juice) (round and oblong cans) (round and oblong Cans can (e.g., sardine, herring, ham) Cans with plastic lid (e.g., hot Package Type Cans K Tools and Templates other than:ornamental Tags Pillow Packs Packaging Paper LabelInside Clear Package Type K-40 Wrappers, TubeShapes (e.g., icecream) Tubs tubs) with paperlabel(e.g.,deli Tubs (e.g., yogurt,margarine) Tubs Tetra-Pack ornamental containers,etc.) table E-1fortagsattachedto presentation apply.(See alternate methodsof which small packagesto affixed,and a labelcannotbe containers, productstowhich – Appliedtocontainers – Cardboard – Clearplastic, labelled – Printedplastic
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all sides all sides lid circumference) sides (full bottom circumference) sides (full lid (seenextcolumn) circumference) sides (full lid (seenextcolumn) sides back front top container sides >4cmwide back front support all panelsthatmay whole lengthofpanels inner paperlabel L ABELLING ABELLING T OOLKIT AUGUST on tag–theNFTmustnotappear •
the tag sides – folded corners (foldedfrom sides –folded bottom sides <4cmwide sealed seams areas whereinner paperlabelmay central seam bya gathered endsunlesscovered bottom unless already rim, lid –plastic sides –areacoveredbyrimoflid bottom –innerridge wherelidcovers sides –topridge, seeTableE2: lid –ridgeonedge; bottom wherelidcovers sides –topridge, seeTableE2: lid –ridgeonedge; forstraw cellophane covering unless top andbackseams, coveredspout top –foilorplastic the toppanel) egg carton) not besupported(e.g.,cuparea of sticker sticker labelled side Lids side Lids areas in these printed informationexists or strawinsertionarea Surfaces Excluded from ADS
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lates, may change if additional lates, may change Arial are used. that the information is clear and legible and that the information is clear and legible he NFT the templates will not fit. he NFT the templates mandatory information. mandatory information. For convenience, the following tables based being evaluated uses fonts other than Helvetica being evaluated uses fonts other than appropriate. For example, the NFT may contain es point size for fonts, rules and leading. es point size for fonts, rules and leading. rif font other than Helvetica or Arial. These rif font other than Helvetica groups, provide measurements that may be used to s reflect Schedule L numbering.) column of information, not from the box enclosing the column of information, not from the ) do not affect this measurement. fferent elements of the NFT. her than Helvetica or
he measurement goes from the bo he NFT, as listed on the temp he NFT, as listed on OOLKIT T The templates contain onlyThe templates contain ABELLING L If additional information is included in t If additional information UTRITION UTRITION N
or Arial, the templates may not fit. may or Arial, the templates When measuring the leading, t of the line above it. The rules (lines NFT. The templates use Helvetica font. If the NFT The tables may be widened or narrowed providing The tables may be widened or narrowed there is no crowding of information. measur A ruler is included in the Toolkit that of Indents are measured from the edge information is declared or if fonts ot information is declared The outer measurements of t The outer measurements
measurements may be used to verify di Leading Measurement When Templates Cannot Be Used Schedule L sets out all measurements for the NFT. on Schedule L have been included. (Number The tables, organized into the six format family additional information or it may utilize a sans se CFIA Font evaluate a NFT when the use of templates is not Indents Measuring the table Measuring the table 6D Templates the Use of and on Measurement Notes K-1 Templates (last page)) (See Section K Tools and Templates of mandatoryinformationandfort The Type Height K-42 panel * PDP=principaldisplay case “o”whenwordsappearinloweror is theheightofanuppercaseletterwhenwords Numerical PortionNetQuantity Numerical PortionNetQuantity Numerical PortionNetQuantity Numerical PortionNetQuantity Numerical PortionNetQuantity Mandatory Information Information Consumer Packagingand Consumer
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8 7 7 6 8 7 7 7 6 6 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 Bolded Calories Nutrients Nutrients & Bolded Calories & Calories & Bolded Nutrients
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