Proposed Amendments to the Food Allergen Labelling Regulations in Canada

Health Canada published its Proposed Amendments to the Food Allergen Labelling Regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I (CGI) on July 26, 2008 to allow for public comment. Health Canada will take into consideration any comments received during the 90-day comment period before bringing the final regulations forward and publishing them in the Canada Gazette, Part II.   At the same time, Health Canada also issued updated guidance to industry, urging food manufacturers to enhance labelling of priority allergens, gluten sources and added sulphites in prepackaged foods.

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