FDA Issues Final Rule Permitting Salt Substitutes in Standardized Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule permitting the use of salt substitutes in standardized
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October 20, 2026
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Health Canada Issues Interim Policy on Unenriched White Flour for Food Manufacturers
Health Canada has published a new interim policy on the import and sale of unenriched white flour for use in
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September 4, 2026
Health Canada Revises Food Fortification Interim Policy: Vitamin A Limits and Corn Masa Flour Clarified
Health Canada food fortification rules changed on August 20, 2026, with two additions to the Interim Policy on the Use
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August 27, 2026
Health Canada Raises Juice Limit in Caffeinated Supplemented Beverages to 30%
Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to permit up to 30% juice content in certain caffeinated
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August 21, 2026
FDA’s Food Chemical Safety Assessment Program Is Now Final: BHT and ADA Are First Up for Review
On May 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized its new food chemical safety assessment program and simultaneously launched formal
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May 13, 2026
Protein Supplements vs Protein Food in Canada: Understanding Health Canada’s Classification Rules
You have a protein product ready to bring to market in Canada, and classifying it correctly is holding up your
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March 31, 2026
How FSANZ Determines Whether a Food Is Novel
If you are preparing to launch a new ingredient or food product in Australia or New Zealand, one of the
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January 24, 2026
Understanding the Differences When Importing Human and Animal Food into Canada
When it comes to importing human food and animal food into Canada, many businesses assume the process is similar. In
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October 31, 2025
FDA Self-Affirmed GRAS Pathway May Soon End
The self-affirmed GRAS pathway is closer than ever to being eliminated. On March 10, 2025, U.S. Health and Human Services
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September 26, 2025
A Guide to the SFCR Importer of Record Role
If you’re importing food into Canada, one of the key roles you’ll need to understand is that of the SFCR
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May 24, 2025
Why The FDA Is Phasing Out Petroleum-based Synthetic Dyes
The FDA’s decision to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes is poised to bring major change to food manufacturers across the
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April 27, 2025
Preparing a Successful Food Additive Submission in Canada
Food additive submission may not be the flashiest part of launching a new food product in Canada, but it’s one
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April 25, 2025
How the GRAS List Works for Food Additives
If you’re in the food business, you’ve likely come across the term “GRAS”, short for “Generally Recognized as Safe.” It’s
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June 20, 2023
Food Labelling & Health Canada Packaging Update for 2023
Health Canada Announcement: The Minister of Health has introduced new front-of-package nutrition labeling laws for prepackaged food products, and
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November 3, 2022
Conventional vs Supplemented Foods: Understanding the Differences in Canada and the USA
Introduction The distinction between conventional and supplemented foods is something many food businesses find confusing. If you are developing or
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April 20, 2021