How can consumers be assured of complete and accurate labelling of ingredients?
The standard includes definitions that are clear and concise, general principles and models for voluntary declarations, and procedures used to verify the truthfulness of these declarations. No claim is permitted if it cannot be verified. Health Canada and the CFIA carry joint responsibility for federal food labelling policies in Canada under the Food and Drugs Act. Health Canada is responsible for setting food labelling policies with respect to health and safety matters (i.e. nutritional content, allergens, special dietary needs, etc.). This applies to all foods, including foods that have been derived through genetic engineering. CFIA is responsible for the development of non-health-and-safety food labelling regulations and policies. More specifically, CFIA is responsible for protecting consumers from misrepresentation and fraud with respect to food labelling, packaging and advertising and for prescribing basic food labelling and advertising requirements applicable to all foods (i.e. l
