Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c. 870)
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Regulations are current to 2024-11-26 and last amended on 2024-06-17. Previous Versions
PART BFoods (continued)
DIVISION 29Supplemented Foods (continued)
Nutrition Labelling (continued)
Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
B.29.013 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods includes separate information for each supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a) or subsection B.29.005(3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out
(a) in the case of a prepackaged product described in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats,
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table, or
(iii) a manner described in section B.29.017; or
(b) in the case of a prepackaged product described in subsection B.29.005(3), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats, or
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the prepackaged product is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in subparagraph (2)(b)(i) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 10.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 10.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 10.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 10.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 10.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 10.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 11.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 11.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 11.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 11.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
- SOR/2022-169, s. 21
SOR/2022-169, s. 21
21 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section B.28.003:
Division 29Supplemented Foods
Interpretation
B.29.001 (1) The following definitions apply in this Division.
- Directory of SFFT Formats
Directory of SFFT Formats means the document entitled Directory of Supplemented Food Facts Table Formats, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. (Répertoire des modèles de TRAS)
- Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications
Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications means the document entitled Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. (Répertoire des spécifications sur l’identifiant des aliments supplémentés avec mise en garde)
- fat
fat means all fatty acids expressed as triglycerides. (lipides)
(2) For the purposes of this Division and subject to subsection (3), the amount of vitamins must be determined in accordance with section D.01.003.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, the amount in metric units of the following vitamins must be determined in terms of their amount in the supplemented food in accordance with column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, as applicable, and expressed in the applicable unit set out in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients:
(a) beta-carotene as a form of vitamin A or retinol, including its derivatives, as a form of vitamin A, or both, if either is a supplemental ingredient; and
(b) niacin, if it is a supplemental ingredient.
Nutrition Labelling
Core Information
B.29.002 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section and sections B.29.003 to B.29.005, B.29.018 and B.29.019, the label of a supplemented food must carry a supplemented food facts table that contains only the information set out in column 1 of the table to this section, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the serving of stated size set out in the supplemented food facts table, as expressed in a metric unit, must be used as the basis for determining the information appearing in the supplemented food facts table in respect of the energy value of, and the content of nutrients and supplemental ingredients in, the supplemented food.
(3) Subject to subsection (8), the percentage of the daily value for a vitamin or mineral nutrient shown in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection (1) must be established on the basis of the amount, by weight, of the vitamin or mineral nutrient per serving of stated size of the supplemented food, rounded off in the applicable manner set out in column 4 of the table to this section.
(4) If the information in respect of six or more of the energy value and nutrients referred to in column 1 of items 2 to 5 and 7 to 15 of the table to this section may be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with this section, the supplemented food facts table need only include the following information:
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the energy value;
(c) the amount of fat;
(d) the amount of carbohydrate;
(e) the amount of protein;
(f) the amount of any nutrient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(g) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(h) the amount of any supplemental ingredient;
(i) the amount of any vitamin or mineral nutrient that is declared as a component of an ingredient, other than flour, of the supplemented food;
(j) the amount of any nutrient referred to in column 1 of any of items 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to this section that may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(k) the statement “Not a significant source of (naming each nutrient that is omitted from the supplemented food facts table in accordance with this subsection)” or, if the supplemented food meets the condition specified in subsection B.29.010(3), the statement “Not a significant source of other nutrients”;
(l) the % Daily Value interpretative statement; and
(m) the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(5) The supplemented food facts table of a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product need only include the following information:
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the energy value;
(c) the amount of fat;
(d) the amount of carbohydrate;
(e) the amount of protein;
(f) the amount of any nutrient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(g) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(h) the amount of any supplemental ingredient;
(i) the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids and the sum of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids, if any of the amounts or the sum may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(j) the amount of any nutrient referred to in column 1 of item 8 or 11 of the table to this section that may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(k) the % Daily Value interpretative statement; and
(l) the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(6) Subsection (1) does not apply to a supplemented food intended solely for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of other supplemented foods intended for sale to a consumer at the retail level.
(7) If the supplemented food facts table on the label of a supplemented food corresponds to Figure 6.5(B), 6.6(B), 6.5.1(B), 6.6.1(B), 7.3(B), 7.4(B), 7.3.1(B), 7.4.1(B), 17.2(E) and (F) or 17.2.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats, the supplemented food facts table is not required to show the % Daily Value interpretative statement or the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(8) Subject to subsection (10), if a substance has been added as a supplemental ingredient, the amount referred to in item 18 of the table to this section includes the total amount of the substance in the supplemented food, unless otherwise provided in column 3 or 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
(9) If any amount of a nutrient referred to in column 1 of the table to this section has been added as a supplemental ingredient, the amount of the nutrient may only be expressed in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with item 18 of the table to this section.
(10) If a substance other than a nutrient has been added as a supplemental ingredient and the substance has one or more constituents for which a maximum amount is specified in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, the amount of each constituent set out in the supplemented food facts table must include the total amount of the constituent in the supplemented food, unless otherwise provided in column 3 or 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
Core Information
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Information Description Unit Manner of expression 1 Serving of stated size “Serving Size (naming the serving size)”, “Serving (naming the serving size)” or “Per (naming the serving size)” The size is expressed
(a) in the case of a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product,
(i) per package, and
(ii) in grams or millilitres, in accordance with subparagraph B.01.002A(2)(a)(i) or (ii); and
(b) in the case of a supplemented food that is a multiple-serving prepackaged product, in the following units set out in column 3B of the Table of Reference Amounts:
(i) the household measure that applies to the supplemented food, and
(ii) the metric measure that applies to the supplemented food.
(1) The size if expressed in a metric unit is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 10 g or 10 mL, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g or 0.1 mL; and
(b) if it is 10 g or more or 10 mL or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g or 1 mL.
(2) The size if expressed as a fraction is represented by a numerator and a denominator separated by a line.
(3) The size must include the word “assorted” if the information in the supplemented food facts table of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods is set out as a composite value.
2 Energy value “Calories”, “Total Calories” or “Calories, Total” The value is expressed in Calories per serving of stated size. The value is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 Calories,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 1 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of energy” set out in column 1, to “0” Calorie, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1 Calorie;
(b) if it is 5 Calories or more but not more than 50 Calories, to the nearest multiple of 5 Calories; and
(c) if it is more than 50 Calories, to the nearest multiple of 10 Calories.
3 Amount of fat “Fat”, “Total Fat” or “Fat, Total” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 11 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of fat” set out in column 1 and the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are declared as “0 g” in the supplemented food facts table or are omitted from that table in accordance with subsection B.29.002(4) and no other fatty acids are declared in an amount greater than 0 g, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
4 Amount of saturated fatty acids “Saturated Fat”, “Saturated Fatty Acids”, “Saturated” or “Saturates” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 18 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of saturated fatty acids” set out in column 1, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
5 Amount of trans fatty acids “Trans Fat”, “Trans Fatty Acids” or “Trans” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 22 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of trans fatty acids” set out in column 1, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
6 The sum of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids “Saturated Fat + Trans Fat”, “Saturated Fatty Acids + Trans Fatty Acids”, “Saturated + Trans” or “Saturates + Trans” The sum is expressed as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size. The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
7 Amount of cholesterol “Cholesterol” The amount
(a) is expressed in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) may also be expressed as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 27 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of cholesterol” set out in column 1, to “0 mg”; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
8 Amount of sodium “Sodium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 31 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of sodium or salt” set out in column 1, to “0 mg”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1 mg;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but not more than 140 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(c) if it is more than 140 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
9 Amount of carbohydrate “Carbohydrate”, “Total Carbohydrate” or “Carbohydrate, Total” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
10 Amount of fibre “Fibre”, “Fiber”, “Dietary Fibre” or “Dietary Fiber” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
11 Amount of sugars “Sugars” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
12 Amount of protein “Protein” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
13 Amount of potassium “Potassium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
14 Amount of calcium “Calcium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
15 Amount of iron “Iron” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
16 % Daily Value interpretative statement “*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot” [not applicable] The “% Daily Value” or “% DV” subheading is followed by an asterisk in order to reference the % Daily Value interpretative statement shown in the supplemented food facts table. 17 “Supplemented with” interpretative statement “† Includes naturally occurring and supplemental amounts” [not applicable] The “Supplemented with” subheading is followed by a dagger in order to reference the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement shown in the supplemented food facts table. 18 Amount of supplemental ingredient The supplemental ingredient is described in accordance with column 1 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients. The amount is expressed in
(a) the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, per serving of stated size; and
(b) in the case of a nutrient with a daily value, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off to the nearest whole number and expressed in the manner set out in column 3 and, if applicable, column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
(2) Unless otherwise provided in column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, the percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount declared in the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients is “0”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
Additional Information
B.29.003 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table may also contain information set out in column 1 of the table to this section.
(2) This section does not apply in respect of a vitamin or mineral nutrient that is set out in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection B.29.002(1) if any amount of that vitamin or mineral nutrient has been added as a supplemental ingredient.
(3) If information set out in column 1 of the table to this section is included in the supplemented food facts table, it must be expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), the serving of stated size set out in the supplemented food facts table, as expressed in a metric unit, must be used as the basis for determining the information appearing in the supplemented food facts table in respect of the energy value and nutrient content of the supplemented food.
(5) The percentage of the daily value for a vitamin or mineral nutrient shown in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection (3) must be established on the basis of the amount, by weight, of the vitamin or mineral nutrient per serving of stated size for the supplemented food, rounded off in the applicable manner set out in column 4 of the table to this section.
(6) The amount of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids must be shown in the supplemented food facts table if
(a) the amount of any of those groups of fatty acids or the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids is shown in the supplemented food facts table or on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food; or
(b) the amount of any specific fatty acid is shown on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food.
(7) If the label of the supplemented food, or any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer, contains a representation, express or implied, that includes information that is set out in column 1 of the table to this section, that information must also be shown in the supplemented food facts table.
(8) The supplemented food facts table must show the amount of any added sugar alcohol.
(9) The supplemented food facts table must show the amount of any vitamin or mineral nutrient that is declared as a component of an ingredient, other than flour.
(10) If information set out in column 1 of the table to this section is included in the supplemented food facts table, it must be shown
(a) in English and French; or
(b) in one of those languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
Additional Information
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Information Description Unit Manner of expression 1 Servings per package “Servings per Container”, “(number of units) per Container”, “Servings per Package”, “(number of units) per Package”, “Servings per (naming the package type)”, or “(number of units) per (naming the package type)” The quantity is expressed in number of servings. (1) The quantity is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 2, to the nearest multiple of 1;
(b) if it is between 2 and 5, to the nearest multiple of 0.5; and
(c) if it is more than 5, to the nearest multiple of 1.
(2) If a quantity is rounded off, it must be preceded by the word “about”.
(3) If the product is of a random weight, the quantity may be declared as “varied”.
2 Energy value “kilojoules” or “kJ” The value is expressed in kilojoules per serving of stated size. The value is rounded off to the nearest multiple of 10 kilojoules. 3 Amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids “Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Polyunsaturated” or “Polyunsaturates” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
4 Amount of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) If the supplemented food facts table includes the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids: “Omega-6”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated”
(2) In all other cases: “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated”
The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
5 Amount of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) If the supplemented food facts table includes the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids: “Omega-3”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated”
(2) In all other cases: “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated”
The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
6 Amount of monounsaturated fatty acids “Monounsaturated Fat”, “Monounsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Monounsaturates” or “Monounsaturated” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
7 Amount of soluble fibre “Soluble Fibre” or “Soluble Fiber” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
8 Amount of insoluble fibre “Insoluble Fibre” or “Insoluble Fiber” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
9 Amount of sugar alcohol (1) If the supplemented food contains only one type of sugar alcohol: “Sugar Alcohol”, “Polyol” or “(naming the sugar alcohol)”
(2) In all other cases: “Sugar Alcohols” or “Polyols”
The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
10 Amount of starch “Starch” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
11 Amount of vitamin A “Vitamin A” or “Vit A” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 5 µg or more but less than 50 µg, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg;
(c) if it is 50 µg or more but less than 250 µg, to the nearest multiple of 50 µg; and
(d) if it is 250 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 100 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
12 Amount of vitamin C “Vitamin C” or “Vit C” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 mg or more but less than 1 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 mg;
(c) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg; and
(d) if it is 5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
13 Amount of vitamin D “Vitamin D” or “Vit D” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 µg or more but less than 1 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 µg;
(c) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg; and
(d) if it is 5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
14 Amount of vitamin E “Vitamin E” or “Vit E” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
15 Amount of vitamin K “Vitamin K” or “Vit K” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
16 Amount of thiamine “Thiamine”, “Thiamin”, “Thiamine (Vitamin B1)”, “Thiamine (Vit B1)”, “Thiamin (Vitamin B1)” or “Thiamin (Vit B1)” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
17 Amount of riboflavin “Riboflavin”, “Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)” or “Riboflavin (Vit B2)” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
18 Amount of niacin “Niacin” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
19 Amount of vitamin B6 “Vitamin B6” or “Vit B6” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
20 Amount of folate “Folate” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms of dietary folate equivalents (DFE) per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 µg DFE, to “0 µg DFE”;
(b) if it is 1 µg DFE or more but less than 10 µg DFE, to the nearest multiple of 2 µg DFE;
(c) if it is 10 µg DFE or more but less than 50 µg DFE, to the nearest multiple of 5 µg DFE; and
(d) if it is 50 µg DFE or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg DFE.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg DFE”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
21 Amount of vitamin B12 “Vitamin B12” or “Vit B12” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 µg or more but less than 0.05 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 µg;
(c) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.25 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 µg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
22 Amount of biotin “Biotin” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
23 Amount of pantothenic acid “Pantothenic Acid” or “Pantothenate” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.01 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.01 mg or more but less than 0.1 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.02 mg;
(c) if it is 0.1 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
24 Amount of choline “Choline” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 10 mg, to the nearest multiple of 2 mg;
(c) if it is 10 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(d) if it is 50 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
25 Amount of phosphorous “Phosphorus” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
26 Amount of iodide “Iodide” or “Iodine” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 10 µg, to the nearest multiple of 2 µg;
(c) if it is 10 µg or more but less than 50 µg, to the nearest multiple of 5 µg; and
(d) if it is 50 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
27 Amount of magnesium “Magnesium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 10 mg, to the nearest multiple of 2 mg;
(c) if it is 10 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(d) if it is 50 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
28 Amount of zinc “Zinc” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
29 Amount of selenium “Selenium” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 µg or more but less than 1 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 µg;
(c) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg; and
(d) if it is 5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
30 Amount of copper “Copper” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.0015 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.0015 mg or more but less than 0.025 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.002 mg;
(c) if it is 0.025 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.005 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.05 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
31 Amount of manganese “Manganese” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
32 Amount of chromium “Chromium” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
33 Amount of molybdenum “Molybdenum” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
34 Amount of chloride “Chloride” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
Supplemented Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Supplemented Foods
B.29.004 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food intended solely for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of other supplemented foods intended for sale to a consumer at the retail level.
(2) It is prohibited to sell the supplemented food unless the information referred to in subsection (3) in respect of the supplemented food is provided in writing and accompanies the supplemented food when it is delivered to the purchaser.
(3) The information
(a) must include the information that would, but for subsection B.29.002(6), be required by sections B.29.002 and B.29.003 to be included in a supplemented food facts table;
(b) may include other information that is permitted by section B.29.003 to be included in that supplemented food facts table; and
(c) must be expressed in accordance with sections B.29.002 and B.29.003, subject to the following modifications, namely,
(i) information in respect of supplemental ingredients must be expressed according to the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(ii) information — other than in respect of supplemental ingredients — for vitamins referred to in subsection D.01.002(1) must be expressed in the applicable unit referred to in subsection D.01.003(1) and for mineral nutrients referred to in paragraphs D.02.001(1)(a) to (j), (l) to (n) and (p) must be expressed in milligrams for sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, chloride, copper and manganese and in micrograms for iodide, chromium, selenium and molybdenum,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(iii) information for other nutrients and the energy value set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 or the table to section B.29.003 must be expressed in the units referred to in column 3,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(iv) percentages of daily values and information on servings of stated size may be omitted, and
(v) the information must be stated with a degree of precision that corresponds to the accuracy of the analytical methodology used to produce the information.
Basis of Information
B.29.005 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (5), the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out only on the basis of the supplemented food as offered for sale.
(2) If a prepackaged product contains an assortment of supplemented foods of the same type and the typical serving consists of only one of those supplemented foods, the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out
(a) on the basis of each of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product, if the information set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 for each of those supplemented foods is different; or
(b) on the basis of one of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product, if the information set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 for each of those supplemented foods is the same.
(3) If a prepackaged product contains an assortment of supplemented foods of the same type and the typical serving consists of more than one of those supplemented foods, the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out for each of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product or as a composite value.
(4) If a supplemented food is to be prepared in accordance with directions provided in or on the package or is commonly combined with other ingredients or another food or cooked before being consumed, the supplemented food facts table may also set out information for the supplemented food as prepared, in which case
(a) the supplemented food facts table must set out the following information for the supplemented food as prepared, namely,
(i) except in the case described in subparagraph (ii), the amount of the supplemented food expressed using the unit referred to in column 3 of subparagraph 1(b)(i) of the table to section B.29.002 as “about (naming the serving size)” or “about (naming the serving size) prepared” and, if applicable, in the manner specified in column 4 of subitems 1(1) and (2),
(ii) if the supplemented food is commonly served combined with another food, the amount of the other food expressed using the unit referred to in column 3 of subparagraph 1(b)(i) of the table to section B.29.002,
(iii) the energy value, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4,
(iv) the information set out in column 1 of items 3, 6 to 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002 and in column 1 of items 11 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003 that is declared as a percentage of the daily value in the supplemented food facts table for the supplemented food as sold, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of those tables, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size and in the manner specified in column 4 of those tables, and
(v) the information referred to in column 1 of item 18 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using the description referred to in column 2, in the unit referred to in column 3 and in the manner referred to in column 4; and
(b) the supplemented food facts table may also set out the following information for the added ingredients or the other food, if it is declared in the supplemented food facts table for the supplemented food as sold, namely,
(i) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 7 to 12 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 7 and 8 and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 9 to 12 and in the manner specified in column 4,
(ii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 10 of the table to section B.29.003, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in grams and in the manner specified in column 4, and
(iii) the information set out in column 1 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 per serving of stated size of the supplemented food as prepared, and in the manner specified in column 4.
(5) The information in the supplemented food facts table may also be set out on the basis of other amounts of the supplemented food that reflect different uses or different units of measurement of the supplemented food, in which case
(a) the supplemented food facts table must set out the following information for each of the other amounts of the supplemented food, namely,
(i) the amount of the supplemented food expressed in a household measure and a metric measure and in the manner specified in column 4 of subitems 1(1) and (2) of the table to section B.29.002,
(ii) the energy value, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4,
(iii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3, 6 to 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002 and in column 1 of items 11 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003 that is declared as a percentage of the daily value in the supplemented food facts table for the first amount of the supplemented food for which information is declared, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of those tables, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size and in the manner specified in column 4 of those tables, and
(iv) the information referred to in column 1 of item 18 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using the description referred to in column 2, the unit referred to in column 3 and in the manner referred to in column 4; and
(b) if the supplemented food facts table is set out in a version of the aggregate format specified in section B.29.015, it must also set out the following information for each of the other amounts of the supplemented food, if that information is declared in the supplemented food facts table for the first amount of the supplemented food for which information is declared, namely,
(i) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 7 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 7, 8 and 13 to 15, and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 9 to 12 and in the manner specified in column 4, and
(ii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in micrograms for the information set out in column 1 of items 11, 13, 15, 21, 22, 26, 29, 32 and 33, in micrograms of dietary folate equivalents for the information set out in column 1 of item 20, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 12, 14, 16 to 19, 23 to 25, 27, 28, 30, 31 and 34, and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 10 and in the manner specified in column 4.
Presentation of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.006 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (7), the supplemented food facts table must be presented in accordance with the format specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats, having regard to matters such as order of presentation, dimensions, spacing and the use of upper and lower case letters and bold type.
(2) The characters and rules in the supplemented food facts table must be displayed in a single colour that is a visual equivalent of 100% solid black type on a white background or on a uniform neutral background with a maximum 5% tint of colour.
(3) The characters in the supplemented food facts table
(a) must be displayed in a single standard sans serif font that is not decorative and in such a manner that the characters never touch each other or the rules; and
(b) may be displayed with larger dimensions than those specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats if all the characters in the table are enlarged in a uniform manner.
(4) The type size shown in parentheses for a version referred to in a table to sections B.29.009 to B.29.015 is the minimum type size that may be used in a supplemented food facts table to show nutrients and supplemental ingredients set out in the tables to sections B.29.002 and B.29.003 in accordance with that version.
(5) A rule that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats as being a 1 point rule or a 2 point rule may be displayed with larger dimensions in the supplemented food facts table.
(6) The information in the supplemented food facts table must be in accordance with subsections B.29.001(2) and (3) and sections B.29.002, B.29.003 and B.29.005.
(7) In a supplemented food facts table consisting of a table in both English and French, the order of languages may be reversed from the order shown in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
Location of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.007 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table must be displayed
(a) in a table in English and a table in French on the same continuous surface of the available display surface;
(b) in a table in both English and French on a continuous surface of the available display surface; or
(c) in a table in English on a continuous surface of the available display surface and a table in French on another continuous surface of the available display surface that is of the same size and prominence as the first surface.
(2) If, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations may be shown on the label of a supplemented food in English only or in French only and is shown in that language, the supplemented food facts table may be displayed on the label in a table in that language only on a continuous surface of the available display surface.
Orientation of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.008 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table must be oriented in the same manner as other information appearing on the label of a supplemented food.
(2) If a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be oriented in the same manner as other information appearing on the label, it must be oriented in another manner if there is sufficient space to do so and the food contained in the package does not leak out and is not damaged when the package is turned over.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a supplemented food facts table that is set out on the top or bottom of a package.
Standard and Horizontal Formats
B.29.009 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food unless any of sections B.29.010 to B.29.015 applies to it.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual standard format in accordance with Figure 3.5(B), 3.6(B) or 3.7(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual horizontal format in accordance with Figure 4.3(B), 4.4(B) or 4.5(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the linear format in accordance with Figures 16.1(E) and (F) or 16.2(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included in that table.
(5) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 1.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 1.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 1.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 1.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 1.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 1.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Narrow Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 2.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 2.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 2.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 2.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 3.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 3.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 3.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 3.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Horizontal Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 4.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 4.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 to 3 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Simplified Formats
B.29.010 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food if it satisfies the condition set out in subsection B.29.002(4) and its supplemented food facts table includes only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(4)(a) to (m).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table containing only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(4)(a) to (m) in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual simplified standard format in accordance with Figure 6.5(B) or 6.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual simplified horizontal format in accordance with Figure 7.3(B) or 7.4(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the simplified linear format in accordance with Figures 17.1(E) and (F) or 17.2(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Simplified Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 5.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 5.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 5.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 5.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 5.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 5.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 6.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 6.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 6.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 6.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 7.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 7.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 and 2 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Simplified Formats — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
B.29.011 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product, whose supplemented food facts table includes only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(5)(a) to (l).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product, a supplemented food facts table containing only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(5)(a) to (l) in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual simplified standard format in accordance with Figure 6.5.1(B) or 6.6.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual simplified horizontal format in accordance with Figure 7.3.1(B) or 7.4.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the simplified linear format in accordance with Figures 17.1.1(E) and (F) or 17.2.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Bilingual Simplified Standard Format — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 6.1.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 6.2.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 6.3.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 6.4.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Format — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 7.1.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Part 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 7.2.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Part 1 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
B.29.012 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes information referred to in subsection B.29.005(4), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual dual format in accordance with Figure 9.5(B) or 9.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included in the table, together with the information referred to in subsection B.29.005(4).
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 8.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 8.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 8.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 8.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 8.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 8.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 9.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 9.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 9.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 9.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
B.29.013 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods includes separate information for each supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a) or subsection B.29.005(3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out
(a) in the case of a prepackaged product described in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats,
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table, or
(iii) a manner described in section B.29.017; or
(b) in the case of a prepackaged product described in subsection B.29.005(3), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats, or
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the prepackaged product is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in subparagraph (2)(b)(i) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 10.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 10.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 10.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 10.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 10.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 10.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 11.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 11.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 11.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 11.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.014 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(5)(a) without including the information referred to in paragraph B.29.005(5)(b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual dual format in accordance with Figure 13.5(B) or 13.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 12.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 12.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 12.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 12.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 12.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 12.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 13.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 13.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 13.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 13.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.015 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraphs B.29.005(5)(a) and (b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 15.5(B) or 15.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 14.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 14.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 14.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 14.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 14.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 14.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 15.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 15.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 15.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 15.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Presentation of Additional Information
B.29.016 (1) If information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is included in a supplemented food facts table that is set out in a version consisting of a table in English and a table in French or a table in English or French, that information must be displayed
(a) in accordance with the order of presentation, the use of indents and the presentation of footnotes illustrated in Figures 18.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; and
(b) in respect of matters other than those referred to in paragraph (a), in accordance with the format that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
(2) If information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is included in a supplemented food facts table that is set out in a version consisting of a table in both English and French, that information must be displayed
(a) in accordance with the order of presentation, the use of indents and the presentation of footnotes illustrated in Figure 19.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; and
(b) in respect of matters other than those referred to in paragraph (a), in accordance with the format that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
(3) Despite paragraph (1)(a), the use of indents illustrated in Figures 18.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats is not applicable if information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is set out in the linear format referred to in paragraph B.29.009(3)(c) or the simplified linear format referred to in paragraph B.29.010(3)(c).
Alternative Methods of Presentation
B.29.017 (1) Despite section A.01.016 and subject to subsection (2), a supplemented food facts table that meets the conditions specified in subsection B.29.009(3), B.29.010(3) or B.29.011(3) or paragraph B.29.013(2)(a) may be set out on
(a) a tag attached to the package;
(b) a package insert;
(c) the inner side of a label;
(d) a fold-out label; or
(e) an outer sleeve, overwrap or collar.
(2) The supplemented food facts table must not be set out in a manner described in paragraph (1)(b) or (c) if the label of the supplemented food is required to show a list of cautionary statements.
(3) If the supplemented food facts table is set out in a manner described in paragraph (1)(b) or (c), the outer side of the label of the package must indicate in a type size of not less than 8 points where the supplemented food facts table is located.
(4) If the supplemented food facts table is set out in a manner described in subsection (1), it must be set out
(a) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.009(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.009(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.009;
(b) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.010(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.010(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.010;
(c) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.011(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.011(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.011; and
(d) in the case of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods described in paragraph B.29.013(2)(a), in a version that is described in subparagraph B.29.013(2)(a)(i) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.013.
Small Packages
B.29.018 (1) Despite section A.01.016 and subject to subsection (2), if the available display surface of a supplemented food is less than 100 cm2, the label of the supplemented food need not carry a supplemented food facts table if the outer side of the label contains an indication of how a purchaser or consumer may obtain the information that would otherwise be required to be set out in a supplemented food facts table on the label of the supplemented food.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a supplemented food
(a) if the label of the supplemented food is required to show a list of cautionary statements; or
(b) that is the subject of any of the following representations on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food:
(i) any declaration of the supplemented food’s energy value or the amount of a nutrient or supplemental ingredient contained in the supplemented food,
(ii) any representation that expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food or any substance it contains has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004, and
(iii) any health-related statement, name, logo, symbol, seal of approval or mark.
(3) Despite paragraph (2)(b), subsection (1) applies to a supplemented food that meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1 if
(a) the supplemented food is not the subject of any representation referred to in paragraph (2)(b) other than
(i) a statement or claim set out in column 4 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1,
(ii) the energy value of the supplemented food expressed in Calories per serving of stated size, and
(iii) the amount of sugar alcohols expressed in grams per serving of stated size;
(b) the statement or claim set out in column 4 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1 and that appears on the label is
(i) legibly set out on the principal display panel,
(ii) in lower case letters except for the first letter of each word of the statement or claim, which may be an upper case letter,
(iii) of at least the same size and prominence as the letters used in the numerical portion of the declaration of net quantity as required under paragraph 229(1)(a) and subsections 229(2) and (3) of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, and
(iv) displayed in a colour contrasting with the background of the label;
(c) the energy value of the supplemented food expressed in Calories per serving of stated size and the amount of sugar alcohols expressed in grams per serving of stated size are shown immediately after whichever of the following elements appears last on the label:
(i) the list of ingredients,
(ii) a food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphites statement as defined in subsection B.01.010.1(1),
(iii) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.010.4(1), or
(iv) any statement referred to in subsection B.01.014(1);
(d) the label of the supplemented food is not required to show a list of cautionary statements.
(4) An indication referred to in subsection (1)
(a) must be set out in a type size of not less than 8 points;
(b) must include a postal address, website address or toll-free telephone number; and
(c) must be
(i) in English and French, or
(ii) in one of those languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label of the supplemented food may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
(5) The manufacturer of the supplemented food must provide the information referred to in subsection (1) to a purchaser or consumer on request
(a) without charge;
(b) in the following manner, namely,
(i) in the official language in which the information is requested or, if specified by the purchaser or consumer, in both official languages, or
(ii) in one of the official languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label of the supplemented food may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language; and
(c) in the form of a supplemented food facts table that is set out
(i) in a format, other than a horizontal format, that is specified in any of sections B.29.009 to B.29.015 and that would otherwise be carried on the label of the supplemented food in accordance with these Regulations, and
(ii) in a version of that format that is listed in column 1 of item 1 of any Part of the table to the applicable section referred to in subparagraph (i).
B.29.019 If a supplemented food has an available display surface of less than 100 cm2 and has a supplemented food facts table on its label, the supplemented food facts table need only include
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 or the table to section B.29.003 in respect of the energy value of the supplemented food and the amount of any nutrient or supplemental ingredient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(c) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(d) the amount of any saturated fat, sugars or sodium if the amount meets or exceeds the applicable threshold set out in columns 2, 3, 5 or 6 of the table to section B.01.350; and
(e) the amount of any supplemental ingredient for which a cautionary statement set out in the list of cautionary statements is applicable.
Cautionary Statements
B.29.020 (1) Every applicable cautionary statement set out in column 4 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients in respect of the supplemental ingredients contained in a supplemented food must be shown
(a) in a list on the label of the supplemented food;
(b) grouped together and introduced by the title, in bold type,
(i) “Caution”, “Caution:” or “Caution :” in the English version, and
(ii) “Attention”, “Attention :” or “Attention:” in the French version;
(c) without any intervening printed, written or graphic material appearing between the title and the first cautionary statement;
(d) in regular or bold type;
(e) in lower case letters, except that upper case letters must be used to show the first letter of each cautionary statement; and
(f) separated by a bullet point or comma.
(2) The list of cautionary statements must be shown in a manner that clearly differentiates it on the label by means of one or both of
(a) graphics in the form of a solid-line border around the list or one or more solid lines appearing immediately above, below or at the sides of the list that are the same colour as that of the type used to show the information referred to in subsection B.01.008.1(1); and
(b) a background colour that creates a contrast between the background colour of the list and the background colour used on the adjacent surface of the label, other than the surface used to display
(i) a list of ingredients,
(ii) a food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphites statement as defined in subsection B.01.010.1(1),
(iii) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.010.4(1),
(iv) any statement referred to in subsection B.01.014(1),
(v) a nutrition facts table, or
(vi) a supplemented food facts table.
(3) The list of cautionary statements must be shown on the label without any intervening printed, written or graphic material,
(a) in English and French, adjacent to each linguistic version of the supplemented food facts table appearing in the same language, if there are separate English and French versions of the table;
(b) in English and French, adjacent to a bilingual version of the supplemented food facts table, with one linguistic version of the list following the other linguistic version; or
(c) in English or French, adjacent to the supplemented food facts table in the same language, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations to be shown on the label may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
(4) If the English and French versions of a list of cautionary statements appear on the label, they must be displayed on a continuous surface of the label’s available display surface, but need not be on the same continuous surface of the label’s available display surface.
(5) If the English and French versions of a list of cautionary statements appear on the same continuous surface of the label, the version that follows the other version must not begin on the same line as that on which the other version ends, unless the available display surface is less than 100 cm2.
Supplemented Food Caution Identifier
Presentation
B.29.021 (1) The principal display panel of a supplemented food must carry the supplemented food caution identifier that is set out in Schedule K.2 if a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label of the supplemented food.
(2) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed in black and white and must be in accordance with the identifier set out in Schedule K.2.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the supplemented food caution identifier must be presented in one of the following formats:
(a) the unilingual standard format, where two separate versions of the identifier are shown, one in English (ES) and one in French (FS); or
(b) the bilingual standard format (BS), where the identifier is shown in both official languages.
(4) If the principal display surface is less than or equal to 450 cm2 and the width of each of the versions of the supplemented food caution identifier in the unilingual standard format or the width of the identifier in the bilingual standard format exceeds the width of the principal display panel, the identifier must be presented in the bilingual compact format (BC) in which the identifier is shown in both official languages.
(5) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed in accordance with the applicable specifications set out in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications.
(6) Despite subsection (5), the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed with larger dimensions than those set out in column 3 of the applicable table in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications if the identifier is enlarged in a proportional manner vertically and horizontally.
(7) If, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations may be shown on the label of a supplemented food in English only or in French only and is shown in that language, the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed on the principal display panel of the supplemented food in that language only on a continuous surface of the available display surface.
(8) If the supplemented food caution identifier is presented in a bilingual format, the order in which the languages appear may be reversed from the order shown in the applicable identifier set out in Schedule K.2.
(9) The characters and other elements of the supplemented food caution identifier must not touch each other.
Placement
B.29.022 (1) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed
(a) in the case of a supplemented food with a principal display panel whose height is less than its width, on the right half of the principal display panel; and
(b) in the case of any other supplemented food, on the upper half of the principal display panel.
(2) The supplemented food caution identifier must be surrounded by a buffer that
(a) has a width that is equal to or greater than that set out in column 4 of the applicable table in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications, and
(b) does not contain any text or other graphic material.
(3) If a supplemented food is cylindrical in shape, the outer edge of the buffer must be a minimum distance of 10% of the width of the principal display surface from the edge of the left or right side of that surface.
(4) If it is impossible to comply with both paragraph (1)(a) and subsection (3), the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed partially in the left half of the principal display panel but only to the extent necessary to comply with that subsection.
Orientation
B.29.023 The supplemented food caution identifier must be oriented in the same manner as most of the other information that appears on the principal display panel unless the panel is displayed in the vertical plane and most of the other information is not displayed parallel with the base of the package, in which case the identifier must be oriented in such a manner that the words appearing in it are parallel with the base.
Prohibitions
B.29.024 It is prohibited to label a prepackaged product with a supplemented food caution identifier or sell a product that is so labelled, unless a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label.
B.29.025 (1) It is prohibited to label a prepackaged product with any representation, including a word, phrase, illustration, sign, mark, symbol or design, that is likely to be mistaken for a supplemented food caution identifier, or sell a prepackaged product that is so labelled.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a representation does not include a nutrition symbol.
Representations
B.29.026 (1) Despite anything in these Regulations, it is prohibited, on the label of or in any advertisement for a supplemented food, to make a statement or claim to the effect that a supplemental ingredient that is a nutrient contained in the supplemented food is generally recognized as an aid in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to the maintenance of good health, if the supplemental ingredient is one for which a cautionary statement set out in the list of cautionary statements is applicable.
(2) However, the label of or advertisement for a supplemented food may carry such a statement or claim if it is accompanied by a statement or claim about the specific action or effect of the supplemental ingredient in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to the maintenance of good health.
(3) If the label of or any advertisement for the supplemented food carries a statement or claim referred to in subsection (1), that statement or claim and the statement or claim referred to in subsection (2) must,
(a) if made on the label of or in an advertisement, other than a radio or television advertisement, for the supplemented food,
(i) be adjacent to one another without any intervening printed, written or graphic material, and
(ii) be shown in letters of the same size and prominence;
(b) if made in a radio advertisement or in the audio portion of a television advertisement for the supplemented food, immediately follow one another; or
(c) if made in the visual portion of a television advertisement for the supplemented food,
(i) appear concurrently and for the same amount of time,
(ii) be adjacent to one another without any intervening printed, written or graphic material, and
(iii) be shown in letters of the same size and prominence.
B.29.027 Despite anything in these Regulations, if a supplemented food is required to show a cautionary statement that is set out in the list of cautionary statements and recommends against consumption by any individual less than 18 years of age that is part of a group identified in the cautionary statement, it is prohibited, on the label of or in any advertisement for the supplemented food, to make a statement or claim to the effect that a nutrient contained in the supplemented food is generally recognized as an aid in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to normal growth and development.
B.29.028 (1) Despite anything in these Regulations, if the label of a supplemented food is required to carry the statement “high caffeine content” in accordance with column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, it is prohibited to make a representation, express or implied, on the label of or in any advertisement for the supplemented food with respect to any vitamin or mineral nutrient contained in the supplemented food.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a declaration of a vitamin in a list of ingredients or supplemented food facts table, or in respect of a declaration of a mineral nutrient in a list of ingredients, nutrition symbol or supplemented food facts table.
B.29.029 (1) If a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label of a supplemented food, the representations set out in subsection (2) must meet the following requirements:
(a) if the representation is displayed on the principal display panel,
(i) the height of the upper case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the upper case letters, excluding any accents, in the supplemented food caution identifier, other than in the words “Health Canada” and “Santé Canada”, and
(ii) the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the supplemented food caution identifier, other than in the words “Health Canada” and “Santé Canada”; and
(b) if the representation is displayed on any continuous surface, other than on the principal display panel,
(i) the height of the upper case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the upper case letters, excluding any accents, in the cautionary statements, and
(ii) the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the cautionary statements.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the representations are the following:
(a) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.301(1) or (2);
(b) any representation that expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food or any substance it contains has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004; and
(c) any health-related statement, logo, symbol, seal of approval or mark.
(3) This section does not apply to the brand name or product name of a supplemented food.
Adulteration and Exemptions
B.29.030 A prepackaged product, other than a supplemented food, is adulterated if it contains a supplemented food as an ingredient.
B.29.031 A prepackaged product, other than a supplemented food, is adulterated if a substance listed in column 1 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients has been added to it other than in accordance with these Regulations.
B.29.032 A supplemented food does not have a poisonous or harmful substance in or on it for the purposes of paragraph 4(1)(a) of the Act — or is not adulterated for the purposes of paragraph 4(1)(d) of the Act — by reason only that a supplemental ingredient has been added to it.
Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.014 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(5)(a) without including the information referred to in paragraph B.29.005(5)(b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual dual format in accordance with Figure 13.5(B) or 13.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 12.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 12.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 12.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 12.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 12.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 12.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 13.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 13.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 13.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 13.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
- SOR/2022-169, s. 21
SOR/2022-169, s. 21
21 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section B.28.003:
Division 29Supplemented Foods
Interpretation
B.29.001 (1) The following definitions apply in this Division.
- Directory of SFFT Formats
Directory of SFFT Formats means the document entitled Directory of Supplemented Food Facts Table Formats, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. (Répertoire des modèles de TRAS)
- Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications
Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications means the document entitled Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. (Répertoire des spécifications sur l’identifiant des aliments supplémentés avec mise en garde)
- fat
fat means all fatty acids expressed as triglycerides. (lipides)
(2) For the purposes of this Division and subject to subsection (3), the amount of vitamins must be determined in accordance with section D.01.003.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, the amount in metric units of the following vitamins must be determined in terms of their amount in the supplemented food in accordance with column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, as applicable, and expressed in the applicable unit set out in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients:
(a) beta-carotene as a form of vitamin A or retinol, including its derivatives, as a form of vitamin A, or both, if either is a supplemental ingredient; and
(b) niacin, if it is a supplemental ingredient.
Nutrition Labelling
Core Information
B.29.002 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section and sections B.29.003 to B.29.005, B.29.018 and B.29.019, the label of a supplemented food must carry a supplemented food facts table that contains only the information set out in column 1 of the table to this section, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the serving of stated size set out in the supplemented food facts table, as expressed in a metric unit, must be used as the basis for determining the information appearing in the supplemented food facts table in respect of the energy value of, and the content of nutrients and supplemental ingredients in, the supplemented food.
(3) Subject to subsection (8), the percentage of the daily value for a vitamin or mineral nutrient shown in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection (1) must be established on the basis of the amount, by weight, of the vitamin or mineral nutrient per serving of stated size of the supplemented food, rounded off in the applicable manner set out in column 4 of the table to this section.
(4) If the information in respect of six or more of the energy value and nutrients referred to in column 1 of items 2 to 5 and 7 to 15 of the table to this section may be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with this section, the supplemented food facts table need only include the following information:
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the energy value;
(c) the amount of fat;
(d) the amount of carbohydrate;
(e) the amount of protein;
(f) the amount of any nutrient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(g) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(h) the amount of any supplemental ingredient;
(i) the amount of any vitamin or mineral nutrient that is declared as a component of an ingredient, other than flour, of the supplemented food;
(j) the amount of any nutrient referred to in column 1 of any of items 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to this section that may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(k) the statement “Not a significant source of (naming each nutrient that is omitted from the supplemented food facts table in accordance with this subsection)” or, if the supplemented food meets the condition specified in subsection B.29.010(3), the statement “Not a significant source of other nutrients”;
(l) the % Daily Value interpretative statement; and
(m) the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(5) The supplemented food facts table of a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product need only include the following information:
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the energy value;
(c) the amount of fat;
(d) the amount of carbohydrate;
(e) the amount of protein;
(f) the amount of any nutrient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(g) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(h) the amount of any supplemental ingredient;
(i) the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids and the sum of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids, if any of the amounts or the sum may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(j) the amount of any nutrient referred to in column 1 of item 8 or 11 of the table to this section that may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(k) the % Daily Value interpretative statement; and
(l) the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(6) Subsection (1) does not apply to a supplemented food intended solely for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of other supplemented foods intended for sale to a consumer at the retail level.
(7) If the supplemented food facts table on the label of a supplemented food corresponds to Figure 6.5(B), 6.6(B), 6.5.1(B), 6.6.1(B), 7.3(B), 7.4(B), 7.3.1(B), 7.4.1(B), 17.2(E) and (F) or 17.2.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats, the supplemented food facts table is not required to show the % Daily Value interpretative statement or the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(8) Subject to subsection (10), if a substance has been added as a supplemental ingredient, the amount referred to in item 18 of the table to this section includes the total amount of the substance in the supplemented food, unless otherwise provided in column 3 or 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
(9) If any amount of a nutrient referred to in column 1 of the table to this section has been added as a supplemental ingredient, the amount of the nutrient may only be expressed in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with item 18 of the table to this section.
(10) If a substance other than a nutrient has been added as a supplemental ingredient and the substance has one or more constituents for which a maximum amount is specified in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, the amount of each constituent set out in the supplemented food facts table must include the total amount of the constituent in the supplemented food, unless otherwise provided in column 3 or 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
Core Information
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Information Description Unit Manner of expression 1 Serving of stated size “Serving Size (naming the serving size)”, “Serving (naming the serving size)” or “Per (naming the serving size)” The size is expressed
(a) in the case of a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product,
(i) per package, and
(ii) in grams or millilitres, in accordance with subparagraph B.01.002A(2)(a)(i) or (ii); and
(b) in the case of a supplemented food that is a multiple-serving prepackaged product, in the following units set out in column 3B of the Table of Reference Amounts:
(i) the household measure that applies to the supplemented food, and
(ii) the metric measure that applies to the supplemented food.
(1) The size if expressed in a metric unit is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 10 g or 10 mL, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g or 0.1 mL; and
(b) if it is 10 g or more or 10 mL or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g or 1 mL.
(2) The size if expressed as a fraction is represented by a numerator and a denominator separated by a line.
(3) The size must include the word “assorted” if the information in the supplemented food facts table of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods is set out as a composite value.
2 Energy value “Calories”, “Total Calories” or “Calories, Total” The value is expressed in Calories per serving of stated size. The value is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 Calories,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 1 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of energy” set out in column 1, to “0” Calorie, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1 Calorie;
(b) if it is 5 Calories or more but not more than 50 Calories, to the nearest multiple of 5 Calories; and
(c) if it is more than 50 Calories, to the nearest multiple of 10 Calories.
3 Amount of fat “Fat”, “Total Fat” or “Fat, Total” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 11 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of fat” set out in column 1 and the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are declared as “0 g” in the supplemented food facts table or are omitted from that table in accordance with subsection B.29.002(4) and no other fatty acids are declared in an amount greater than 0 g, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
4 Amount of saturated fatty acids “Saturated Fat”, “Saturated Fatty Acids”, “Saturated” or “Saturates” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 18 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of saturated fatty acids” set out in column 1, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
5 Amount of trans fatty acids “Trans Fat”, “Trans Fatty Acids” or “Trans” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 22 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of trans fatty acids” set out in column 1, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
6 The sum of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids “Saturated Fat + Trans Fat”, “Saturated Fatty Acids + Trans Fatty Acids”, “Saturated + Trans” or “Saturates + Trans” The sum is expressed as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size. The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
7 Amount of cholesterol “Cholesterol” The amount
(a) is expressed in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) may also be expressed as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 27 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of cholesterol” set out in column 1, to “0 mg”; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
8 Amount of sodium “Sodium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 31 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of sodium or salt” set out in column 1, to “0 mg”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1 mg;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but not more than 140 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(c) if it is more than 140 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
9 Amount of carbohydrate “Carbohydrate”, “Total Carbohydrate” or “Carbohydrate, Total” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
10 Amount of fibre “Fibre”, “Fiber”, “Dietary Fibre” or “Dietary Fiber” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
11 Amount of sugars “Sugars” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
12 Amount of protein “Protein” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
13 Amount of potassium “Potassium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
14 Amount of calcium “Calcium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
15 Amount of iron “Iron” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
16 % Daily Value interpretative statement “*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot” [not applicable] The “% Daily Value” or “% DV” subheading is followed by an asterisk in order to reference the % Daily Value interpretative statement shown in the supplemented food facts table. 17 “Supplemented with” interpretative statement “† Includes naturally occurring and supplemental amounts” [not applicable] The “Supplemented with” subheading is followed by a dagger in order to reference the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement shown in the supplemented food facts table. 18 Amount of supplemental ingredient The supplemental ingredient is described in accordance with column 1 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients. The amount is expressed in
(a) the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, per serving of stated size; and
(b) in the case of a nutrient with a daily value, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off to the nearest whole number and expressed in the manner set out in column 3 and, if applicable, column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
(2) Unless otherwise provided in column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, the percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount declared in the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients is “0”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
Additional Information
B.29.003 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table may also contain information set out in column 1 of the table to this section.
(2) This section does not apply in respect of a vitamin or mineral nutrient that is set out in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection B.29.002(1) if any amount of that vitamin or mineral nutrient has been added as a supplemental ingredient.
(3) If information set out in column 1 of the table to this section is included in the supplemented food facts table, it must be expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), the serving of stated size set out in the supplemented food facts table, as expressed in a metric unit, must be used as the basis for determining the information appearing in the supplemented food facts table in respect of the energy value and nutrient content of the supplemented food.
(5) The percentage of the daily value for a vitamin or mineral nutrient shown in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection (3) must be established on the basis of the amount, by weight, of the vitamin or mineral nutrient per serving of stated size for the supplemented food, rounded off in the applicable manner set out in column 4 of the table to this section.
(6) The amount of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids must be shown in the supplemented food facts table if
(a) the amount of any of those groups of fatty acids or the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids is shown in the supplemented food facts table or on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food; or
(b) the amount of any specific fatty acid is shown on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food.
(7) If the label of the supplemented food, or any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer, contains a representation, express or implied, that includes information that is set out in column 1 of the table to this section, that information must also be shown in the supplemented food facts table.
(8) The supplemented food facts table must show the amount of any added sugar alcohol.
(9) The supplemented food facts table must show the amount of any vitamin or mineral nutrient that is declared as a component of an ingredient, other than flour.
(10) If information set out in column 1 of the table to this section is included in the supplemented food facts table, it must be shown
(a) in English and French; or
(b) in one of those languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
Additional Information
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Information Description Unit Manner of expression 1 Servings per package “Servings per Container”, “(number of units) per Container”, “Servings per Package”, “(number of units) per Package”, “Servings per (naming the package type)”, or “(number of units) per (naming the package type)” The quantity is expressed in number of servings. (1) The quantity is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 2, to the nearest multiple of 1;
(b) if it is between 2 and 5, to the nearest multiple of 0.5; and
(c) if it is more than 5, to the nearest multiple of 1.
(2) If a quantity is rounded off, it must be preceded by the word “about”.
(3) If the product is of a random weight, the quantity may be declared as “varied”.
2 Energy value “kilojoules” or “kJ” The value is expressed in kilojoules per serving of stated size. The value is rounded off to the nearest multiple of 10 kilojoules. 3 Amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids “Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Polyunsaturated” or “Polyunsaturates” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
4 Amount of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) If the supplemented food facts table includes the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids: “Omega-6”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated”
(2) In all other cases: “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated”
The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
5 Amount of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) If the supplemented food facts table includes the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids: “Omega-3”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated”
(2) In all other cases: “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated”
The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
6 Amount of monounsaturated fatty acids “Monounsaturated Fat”, “Monounsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Monounsaturates” or “Monounsaturated” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
7 Amount of soluble fibre “Soluble Fibre” or “Soluble Fiber” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
8 Amount of insoluble fibre “Insoluble Fibre” or “Insoluble Fiber” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
9 Amount of sugar alcohol (1) If the supplemented food contains only one type of sugar alcohol: “Sugar Alcohol”, “Polyol” or “(naming the sugar alcohol)”
(2) In all other cases: “Sugar Alcohols” or “Polyols”
The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
10 Amount of starch “Starch” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
11 Amount of vitamin A “Vitamin A” or “Vit A” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 5 µg or more but less than 50 µg, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg;
(c) if it is 50 µg or more but less than 250 µg, to the nearest multiple of 50 µg; and
(d) if it is 250 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 100 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
12 Amount of vitamin C “Vitamin C” or “Vit C” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 mg or more but less than 1 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 mg;
(c) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg; and
(d) if it is 5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
13 Amount of vitamin D “Vitamin D” or “Vit D” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 µg or more but less than 1 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 µg;
(c) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg; and
(d) if it is 5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
14 Amount of vitamin E “Vitamin E” or “Vit E” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
15 Amount of vitamin K “Vitamin K” or “Vit K” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
16 Amount of thiamine “Thiamine”, “Thiamin”, “Thiamine (Vitamin B1)”, “Thiamine (Vit B1)”, “Thiamin (Vitamin B1)” or “Thiamin (Vit B1)” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
17 Amount of riboflavin “Riboflavin”, “Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)” or “Riboflavin (Vit B2)” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
18 Amount of niacin “Niacin” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
19 Amount of vitamin B6 “Vitamin B6” or “Vit B6” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
20 Amount of folate “Folate” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms of dietary folate equivalents (DFE) per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 µg DFE, to “0 µg DFE”;
(b) if it is 1 µg DFE or more but less than 10 µg DFE, to the nearest multiple of 2 µg DFE;
(c) if it is 10 µg DFE or more but less than 50 µg DFE, to the nearest multiple of 5 µg DFE; and
(d) if it is 50 µg DFE or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg DFE.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg DFE”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
21 Amount of vitamin B12 “Vitamin B12” or “Vit B12” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 µg or more but less than 0.05 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 µg;
(c) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.25 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 µg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
22 Amount of biotin “Biotin” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
23 Amount of pantothenic acid “Pantothenic Acid” or “Pantothenate” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.01 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.01 mg or more but less than 0.1 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.02 mg;
(c) if it is 0.1 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
24 Amount of choline “Choline” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 10 mg, to the nearest multiple of 2 mg;
(c) if it is 10 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(d) if it is 50 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
25 Amount of phosphorous “Phosphorus” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
26 Amount of iodide “Iodide” or “Iodine” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 10 µg, to the nearest multiple of 2 µg;
(c) if it is 10 µg or more but less than 50 µg, to the nearest multiple of 5 µg; and
(d) if it is 50 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
27 Amount of magnesium “Magnesium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 10 mg, to the nearest multiple of 2 mg;
(c) if it is 10 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(d) if it is 50 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
28 Amount of zinc “Zinc” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
29 Amount of selenium “Selenium” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 µg or more but less than 1 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 µg;
(c) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg; and
(d) if it is 5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
30 Amount of copper “Copper” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.0015 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.0015 mg or more but less than 0.025 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.002 mg;
(c) if it is 0.025 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.005 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.05 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
31 Amount of manganese “Manganese” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
32 Amount of chromium “Chromium” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
33 Amount of molybdenum “Molybdenum” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
34 Amount of chloride “Chloride” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
Supplemented Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Supplemented Foods
B.29.004 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food intended solely for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of other supplemented foods intended for sale to a consumer at the retail level.
(2) It is prohibited to sell the supplemented food unless the information referred to in subsection (3) in respect of the supplemented food is provided in writing and accompanies the supplemented food when it is delivered to the purchaser.
(3) The information
(a) must include the information that would, but for subsection B.29.002(6), be required by sections B.29.002 and B.29.003 to be included in a supplemented food facts table;
(b) may include other information that is permitted by section B.29.003 to be included in that supplemented food facts table; and
(c) must be expressed in accordance with sections B.29.002 and B.29.003, subject to the following modifications, namely,
(i) information in respect of supplemental ingredients must be expressed according to the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(ii) information — other than in respect of supplemental ingredients — for vitamins referred to in subsection D.01.002(1) must be expressed in the applicable unit referred to in subsection D.01.003(1) and for mineral nutrients referred to in paragraphs D.02.001(1)(a) to (j), (l) to (n) and (p) must be expressed in milligrams for sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, chloride, copper and manganese and in micrograms for iodide, chromium, selenium and molybdenum,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(iii) information for other nutrients and the energy value set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 or the table to section B.29.003 must be expressed in the units referred to in column 3,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(iv) percentages of daily values and information on servings of stated size may be omitted, and
(v) the information must be stated with a degree of precision that corresponds to the accuracy of the analytical methodology used to produce the information.
Basis of Information
B.29.005 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (5), the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out only on the basis of the supplemented food as offered for sale.
(2) If a prepackaged product contains an assortment of supplemented foods of the same type and the typical serving consists of only one of those supplemented foods, the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out
(a) on the basis of each of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product, if the information set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 for each of those supplemented foods is different; or
(b) on the basis of one of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product, if the information set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 for each of those supplemented foods is the same.
(3) If a prepackaged product contains an assortment of supplemented foods of the same type and the typical serving consists of more than one of those supplemented foods, the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out for each of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product or as a composite value.
(4) If a supplemented food is to be prepared in accordance with directions provided in or on the package or is commonly combined with other ingredients or another food or cooked before being consumed, the supplemented food facts table may also set out information for the supplemented food as prepared, in which case
(a) the supplemented food facts table must set out the following information for the supplemented food as prepared, namely,
(i) except in the case described in subparagraph (ii), the amount of the supplemented food expressed using the unit referred to in column 3 of subparagraph 1(b)(i) of the table to section B.29.002 as “about (naming the serving size)” or “about (naming the serving size) prepared” and, if applicable, in the manner specified in column 4 of subitems 1(1) and (2),
(ii) if the supplemented food is commonly served combined with another food, the amount of the other food expressed using the unit referred to in column 3 of subparagraph 1(b)(i) of the table to section B.29.002,
(iii) the energy value, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4,
(iv) the information set out in column 1 of items 3, 6 to 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002 and in column 1 of items 11 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003 that is declared as a percentage of the daily value in the supplemented food facts table for the supplemented food as sold, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of those tables, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size and in the manner specified in column 4 of those tables, and
(v) the information referred to in column 1 of item 18 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using the description referred to in column 2, in the unit referred to in column 3 and in the manner referred to in column 4; and
(b) the supplemented food facts table may also set out the following information for the added ingredients or the other food, if it is declared in the supplemented food facts table for the supplemented food as sold, namely,
(i) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 7 to 12 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 7 and 8 and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 9 to 12 and in the manner specified in column 4,
(ii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 10 of the table to section B.29.003, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in grams and in the manner specified in column 4, and
(iii) the information set out in column 1 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 per serving of stated size of the supplemented food as prepared, and in the manner specified in column 4.
(5) The information in the supplemented food facts table may also be set out on the basis of other amounts of the supplemented food that reflect different uses or different units of measurement of the supplemented food, in which case
(a) the supplemented food facts table must set out the following information for each of the other amounts of the supplemented food, namely,
(i) the amount of the supplemented food expressed in a household measure and a metric measure and in the manner specified in column 4 of subitems 1(1) and (2) of the table to section B.29.002,
(ii) the energy value, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4,
(iii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3, 6 to 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002 and in column 1 of items 11 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003 that is declared as a percentage of the daily value in the supplemented food facts table for the first amount of the supplemented food for which information is declared, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of those tables, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size and in the manner specified in column 4 of those tables, and
(iv) the information referred to in column 1 of item 18 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using the description referred to in column 2, the unit referred to in column 3 and in the manner referred to in column 4; and
(b) if the supplemented food facts table is set out in a version of the aggregate format specified in section B.29.015, it must also set out the following information for each of the other amounts of the supplemented food, if that information is declared in the supplemented food facts table for the first amount of the supplemented food for which information is declared, namely,
(i) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 7 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 7, 8 and 13 to 15, and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 9 to 12 and in the manner specified in column 4, and
(ii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in micrograms for the information set out in column 1 of items 11, 13, 15, 21, 22, 26, 29, 32 and 33, in micrograms of dietary folate equivalents for the information set out in column 1 of item 20, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 12, 14, 16 to 19, 23 to 25, 27, 28, 30, 31 and 34, and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 10 and in the manner specified in column 4.
Presentation of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.006 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (7), the supplemented food facts table must be presented in accordance with the format specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats, having regard to matters such as order of presentation, dimensions, spacing and the use of upper and lower case letters and bold type.
(2) The characters and rules in the supplemented food facts table must be displayed in a single colour that is a visual equivalent of 100% solid black type on a white background or on a uniform neutral background with a maximum 5% tint of colour.
(3) The characters in the supplemented food facts table
(a) must be displayed in a single standard sans serif font that is not decorative and in such a manner that the characters never touch each other or the rules; and
(b) may be displayed with larger dimensions than those specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats if all the characters in the table are enlarged in a uniform manner.
(4) The type size shown in parentheses for a version referred to in a table to sections B.29.009 to B.29.015 is the minimum type size that may be used in a supplemented food facts table to show nutrients and supplemental ingredients set out in the tables to sections B.29.002 and B.29.003 in accordance with that version.
(5) A rule that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats as being a 1 point rule or a 2 point rule may be displayed with larger dimensions in the supplemented food facts table.
(6) The information in the supplemented food facts table must be in accordance with subsections B.29.001(2) and (3) and sections B.29.002, B.29.003 and B.29.005.
(7) In a supplemented food facts table consisting of a table in both English and French, the order of languages may be reversed from the order shown in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
Location of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.007 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table must be displayed
(a) in a table in English and a table in French on the same continuous surface of the available display surface;
(b) in a table in both English and French on a continuous surface of the available display surface; or
(c) in a table in English on a continuous surface of the available display surface and a table in French on another continuous surface of the available display surface that is of the same size and prominence as the first surface.
(2) If, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations may be shown on the label of a supplemented food in English only or in French only and is shown in that language, the supplemented food facts table may be displayed on the label in a table in that language only on a continuous surface of the available display surface.
Orientation of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.008 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table must be oriented in the same manner as other information appearing on the label of a supplemented food.
(2) If a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be oriented in the same manner as other information appearing on the label, it must be oriented in another manner if there is sufficient space to do so and the food contained in the package does not leak out and is not damaged when the package is turned over.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a supplemented food facts table that is set out on the top or bottom of a package.
Standard and Horizontal Formats
B.29.009 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food unless any of sections B.29.010 to B.29.015 applies to it.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual standard format in accordance with Figure 3.5(B), 3.6(B) or 3.7(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual horizontal format in accordance with Figure 4.3(B), 4.4(B) or 4.5(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the linear format in accordance with Figures 16.1(E) and (F) or 16.2(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included in that table.
(5) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 1.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 1.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 1.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 1.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 1.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 1.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Narrow Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 2.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 2.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 2.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 2.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 3.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 3.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 3.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 3.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Horizontal Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 4.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 4.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 to 3 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Simplified Formats
B.29.010 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food if it satisfies the condition set out in subsection B.29.002(4) and its supplemented food facts table includes only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(4)(a) to (m).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table containing only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(4)(a) to (m) in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual simplified standard format in accordance with Figure 6.5(B) or 6.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual simplified horizontal format in accordance with Figure 7.3(B) or 7.4(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the simplified linear format in accordance with Figures 17.1(E) and (F) or 17.2(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Simplified Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 5.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 5.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 5.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 5.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 5.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 5.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 6.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 6.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 6.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 6.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 7.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 7.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 and 2 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Simplified Formats — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
B.29.011 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product, whose supplemented food facts table includes only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(5)(a) to (l).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product, a supplemented food facts table containing only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(5)(a) to (l) in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual simplified standard format in accordance with Figure 6.5.1(B) or 6.6.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual simplified horizontal format in accordance with Figure 7.3.1(B) or 7.4.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the simplified linear format in accordance with Figures 17.1.1(E) and (F) or 17.2.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Bilingual Simplified Standard Format — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 6.1.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 6.2.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 6.3.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 6.4.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Format — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 7.1.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Part 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 7.2.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Part 1 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
B.29.012 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes information referred to in subsection B.29.005(4), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual dual format in accordance with Figure 9.5(B) or 9.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included in the table, together with the information referred to in subsection B.29.005(4).
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 8.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 8.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 8.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 8.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 8.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 8.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 9.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 9.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 9.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 9.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
B.29.013 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods includes separate information for each supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a) or subsection B.29.005(3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out
(a) in the case of a prepackaged product described in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats,
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table, or
(iii) a manner described in section B.29.017; or
(b) in the case of a prepackaged product described in subsection B.29.005(3), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats, or
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the prepackaged product is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in subparagraph (2)(b)(i) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 10.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 10.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 10.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 10.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 10.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 10.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 11.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 11.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 11.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 11.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.014 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(5)(a) without including the information referred to in paragraph B.29.005(5)(b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual dual format in accordance with Figure 13.5(B) or 13.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 12.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 12.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 12.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 12.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 12.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 12.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 13.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 13.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 13.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 13.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.015 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraphs B.29.005(5)(a) and (b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 15.5(B) or 15.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
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Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 14.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 14.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 14.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 14.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 14.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 14.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 15.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 15.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 15.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 15.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Presentation of Additional Information
B.29.016 (1) If information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is included in a supplemented food facts table that is set out in a version consisting of a table in English and a table in French or a table in English or French, that information must be displayed
(a) in accordance with the order of presentation, the use of indents and the presentation of footnotes illustrated in Figures 18.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; and
(b) in respect of matters other than those referred to in paragraph (a), in accordance with the format that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
(2) If information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is included in a supplemented food facts table that is set out in a version consisting of a table in both English and French, that information must be displayed
(a) in accordance with the order of presentation, the use of indents and the presentation of footnotes illustrated in Figure 19.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; and
(b) in respect of matters other than those referred to in paragraph (a), in accordance with the format that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
(3) Despite paragraph (1)(a), the use of indents illustrated in Figures 18.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats is not applicable if information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is set out in the linear format referred to in paragraph B.29.009(3)(c) or the simplified linear format referred to in paragraph B.29.010(3)(c).
Alternative Methods of Presentation
B.29.017 (1) Despite section A.01.016 and subject to subsection (2), a supplemented food facts table that meets the conditions specified in subsection B.29.009(3), B.29.010(3) or B.29.011(3) or paragraph B.29.013(2)(a) may be set out on
(a) a tag attached to the package;
(b) a package insert;
(c) the inner side of a label;
(d) a fold-out label; or
(e) an outer sleeve, overwrap or collar.
(2) The supplemented food facts table must not be set out in a manner described in paragraph (1)(b) or (c) if the label of the supplemented food is required to show a list of cautionary statements.
(3) If the supplemented food facts table is set out in a manner described in paragraph (1)(b) or (c), the outer side of the label of the package must indicate in a type size of not less than 8 points where the supplemented food facts table is located.
(4) If the supplemented food facts table is set out in a manner described in subsection (1), it must be set out
(a) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.009(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.009(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.009;
(b) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.010(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.010(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.010;
(c) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.011(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.011(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.011; and
(d) in the case of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods described in paragraph B.29.013(2)(a), in a version that is described in subparagraph B.29.013(2)(a)(i) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.013.
Small Packages
B.29.018 (1) Despite section A.01.016 and subject to subsection (2), if the available display surface of a supplemented food is less than 100 cm2, the label of the supplemented food need not carry a supplemented food facts table if the outer side of the label contains an indication of how a purchaser or consumer may obtain the information that would otherwise be required to be set out in a supplemented food facts table on the label of the supplemented food.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a supplemented food
(a) if the label of the supplemented food is required to show a list of cautionary statements; or
(b) that is the subject of any of the following representations on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food:
(i) any declaration of the supplemented food’s energy value or the amount of a nutrient or supplemental ingredient contained in the supplemented food,
(ii) any representation that expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food or any substance it contains has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004, and
(iii) any health-related statement, name, logo, symbol, seal of approval or mark.
(3) Despite paragraph (2)(b), subsection (1) applies to a supplemented food that meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1 if
(a) the supplemented food is not the subject of any representation referred to in paragraph (2)(b) other than
(i) a statement or claim set out in column 4 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1,
(ii) the energy value of the supplemented food expressed in Calories per serving of stated size, and
(iii) the amount of sugar alcohols expressed in grams per serving of stated size;
(b) the statement or claim set out in column 4 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1 and that appears on the label is
(i) legibly set out on the principal display panel,
(ii) in lower case letters except for the first letter of each word of the statement or claim, which may be an upper case letter,
(iii) of at least the same size and prominence as the letters used in the numerical portion of the declaration of net quantity as required under paragraph 229(1)(a) and subsections 229(2) and (3) of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, and
(iv) displayed in a colour contrasting with the background of the label;
(c) the energy value of the supplemented food expressed in Calories per serving of stated size and the amount of sugar alcohols expressed in grams per serving of stated size are shown immediately after whichever of the following elements appears last on the label:
(i) the list of ingredients,
(ii) a food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphites statement as defined in subsection B.01.010.1(1),
(iii) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.010.4(1), or
(iv) any statement referred to in subsection B.01.014(1);
(d) the label of the supplemented food is not required to show a list of cautionary statements.
(4) An indication referred to in subsection (1)
(a) must be set out in a type size of not less than 8 points;
(b) must include a postal address, website address or toll-free telephone number; and
(c) must be
(i) in English and French, or
(ii) in one of those languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label of the supplemented food may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
(5) The manufacturer of the supplemented food must provide the information referred to in subsection (1) to a purchaser or consumer on request
(a) without charge;
(b) in the following manner, namely,
(i) in the official language in which the information is requested or, if specified by the purchaser or consumer, in both official languages, or
(ii) in one of the official languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label of the supplemented food may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language; and
(c) in the form of a supplemented food facts table that is set out
(i) in a format, other than a horizontal format, that is specified in any of sections B.29.009 to B.29.015 and that would otherwise be carried on the label of the supplemented food in accordance with these Regulations, and
(ii) in a version of that format that is listed in column 1 of item 1 of any Part of the table to the applicable section referred to in subparagraph (i).
B.29.019 If a supplemented food has an available display surface of less than 100 cm2 and has a supplemented food facts table on its label, the supplemented food facts table need only include
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 or the table to section B.29.003 in respect of the energy value of the supplemented food and the amount of any nutrient or supplemental ingredient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(c) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(d) the amount of any saturated fat, sugars or sodium if the amount meets or exceeds the applicable threshold set out in columns 2, 3, 5 or 6 of the table to section B.01.350; and
(e) the amount of any supplemental ingredient for which a cautionary statement set out in the list of cautionary statements is applicable.
Cautionary Statements
B.29.020 (1) Every applicable cautionary statement set out in column 4 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients in respect of the supplemental ingredients contained in a supplemented food must be shown
(a) in a list on the label of the supplemented food;
(b) grouped together and introduced by the title, in bold type,
(i) “Caution”, “Caution:” or “Caution :” in the English version, and
(ii) “Attention”, “Attention :” or “Attention:” in the French version;
(c) without any intervening printed, written or graphic material appearing between the title and the first cautionary statement;
(d) in regular or bold type;
(e) in lower case letters, except that upper case letters must be used to show the first letter of each cautionary statement; and
(f) separated by a bullet point or comma.
(2) The list of cautionary statements must be shown in a manner that clearly differentiates it on the label by means of one or both of
(a) graphics in the form of a solid-line border around the list or one or more solid lines appearing immediately above, below or at the sides of the list that are the same colour as that of the type used to show the information referred to in subsection B.01.008.1(1); and
(b) a background colour that creates a contrast between the background colour of the list and the background colour used on the adjacent surface of the label, other than the surface used to display
(i) a list of ingredients,
(ii) a food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphites statement as defined in subsection B.01.010.1(1),
(iii) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.010.4(1),
(iv) any statement referred to in subsection B.01.014(1),
(v) a nutrition facts table, or
(vi) a supplemented food facts table.
(3) The list of cautionary statements must be shown on the label without any intervening printed, written or graphic material,
(a) in English and French, adjacent to each linguistic version of the supplemented food facts table appearing in the same language, if there are separate English and French versions of the table;
(b) in English and French, adjacent to a bilingual version of the supplemented food facts table, with one linguistic version of the list following the other linguistic version; or
(c) in English or French, adjacent to the supplemented food facts table in the same language, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations to be shown on the label may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
(4) If the English and French versions of a list of cautionary statements appear on the label, they must be displayed on a continuous surface of the label’s available display surface, but need not be on the same continuous surface of the label’s available display surface.
(5) If the English and French versions of a list of cautionary statements appear on the same continuous surface of the label, the version that follows the other version must not begin on the same line as that on which the other version ends, unless the available display surface is less than 100 cm2.
Supplemented Food Caution Identifier
Presentation
B.29.021 (1) The principal display panel of a supplemented food must carry the supplemented food caution identifier that is set out in Schedule K.2 if a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label of the supplemented food.
(2) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed in black and white and must be in accordance with the identifier set out in Schedule K.2.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the supplemented food caution identifier must be presented in one of the following formats:
(a) the unilingual standard format, where two separate versions of the identifier are shown, one in English (ES) and one in French (FS); or
(b) the bilingual standard format (BS), where the identifier is shown in both official languages.
(4) If the principal display surface is less than or equal to 450 cm2 and the width of each of the versions of the supplemented food caution identifier in the unilingual standard format or the width of the identifier in the bilingual standard format exceeds the width of the principal display panel, the identifier must be presented in the bilingual compact format (BC) in which the identifier is shown in both official languages.
(5) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed in accordance with the applicable specifications set out in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications.
(6) Despite subsection (5), the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed with larger dimensions than those set out in column 3 of the applicable table in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications if the identifier is enlarged in a proportional manner vertically and horizontally.
(7) If, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations may be shown on the label of a supplemented food in English only or in French only and is shown in that language, the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed on the principal display panel of the supplemented food in that language only on a continuous surface of the available display surface.
(8) If the supplemented food caution identifier is presented in a bilingual format, the order in which the languages appear may be reversed from the order shown in the applicable identifier set out in Schedule K.2.
(9) The characters and other elements of the supplemented food caution identifier must not touch each other.
Placement
B.29.022 (1) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed
(a) in the case of a supplemented food with a principal display panel whose height is less than its width, on the right half of the principal display panel; and
(b) in the case of any other supplemented food, on the upper half of the principal display panel.
(2) The supplemented food caution identifier must be surrounded by a buffer that
(a) has a width that is equal to or greater than that set out in column 4 of the applicable table in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications, and
(b) does not contain any text or other graphic material.
(3) If a supplemented food is cylindrical in shape, the outer edge of the buffer must be a minimum distance of 10% of the width of the principal display surface from the edge of the left or right side of that surface.
(4) If it is impossible to comply with both paragraph (1)(a) and subsection (3), the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed partially in the left half of the principal display panel but only to the extent necessary to comply with that subsection.
Orientation
B.29.023 The supplemented food caution identifier must be oriented in the same manner as most of the other information that appears on the principal display panel unless the panel is displayed in the vertical plane and most of the other information is not displayed parallel with the base of the package, in which case the identifier must be oriented in such a manner that the words appearing in it are parallel with the base.
Prohibitions
B.29.024 It is prohibited to label a prepackaged product with a supplemented food caution identifier or sell a product that is so labelled, unless a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label.
B.29.025 (1) It is prohibited to label a prepackaged product with any representation, including a word, phrase, illustration, sign, mark, symbol or design, that is likely to be mistaken for a supplemented food caution identifier, or sell a prepackaged product that is so labelled.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a representation does not include a nutrition symbol.
Representations
B.29.026 (1) Despite anything in these Regulations, it is prohibited, on the label of or in any advertisement for a supplemented food, to make a statement or claim to the effect that a supplemental ingredient that is a nutrient contained in the supplemented food is generally recognized as an aid in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to the maintenance of good health, if the supplemental ingredient is one for which a cautionary statement set out in the list of cautionary statements is applicable.
(2) However, the label of or advertisement for a supplemented food may carry such a statement or claim if it is accompanied by a statement or claim about the specific action or effect of the supplemental ingredient in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to the maintenance of good health.
(3) If the label of or any advertisement for the supplemented food carries a statement or claim referred to in subsection (1), that statement or claim and the statement or claim referred to in subsection (2) must,
(a) if made on the label of or in an advertisement, other than a radio or television advertisement, for the supplemented food,
(i) be adjacent to one another without any intervening printed, written or graphic material, and
(ii) be shown in letters of the same size and prominence;
(b) if made in a radio advertisement or in the audio portion of a television advertisement for the supplemented food, immediately follow one another; or
(c) if made in the visual portion of a television advertisement for the supplemented food,
(i) appear concurrently and for the same amount of time,
(ii) be adjacent to one another without any intervening printed, written or graphic material, and
(iii) be shown in letters of the same size and prominence.
B.29.027 Despite anything in these Regulations, if a supplemented food is required to show a cautionary statement that is set out in the list of cautionary statements and recommends against consumption by any individual less than 18 years of age that is part of a group identified in the cautionary statement, it is prohibited, on the label of or in any advertisement for the supplemented food, to make a statement or claim to the effect that a nutrient contained in the supplemented food is generally recognized as an aid in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to normal growth and development.
B.29.028 (1) Despite anything in these Regulations, if the label of a supplemented food is required to carry the statement “high caffeine content” in accordance with column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, it is prohibited to make a representation, express or implied, on the label of or in any advertisement for the supplemented food with respect to any vitamin or mineral nutrient contained in the supplemented food.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a declaration of a vitamin in a list of ingredients or supplemented food facts table, or in respect of a declaration of a mineral nutrient in a list of ingredients, nutrition symbol or supplemented food facts table.
B.29.029 (1) If a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label of a supplemented food, the representations set out in subsection (2) must meet the following requirements:
(a) if the representation is displayed on the principal display panel,
(i) the height of the upper case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the upper case letters, excluding any accents, in the supplemented food caution identifier, other than in the words “Health Canada” and “Santé Canada”, and
(ii) the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the supplemented food caution identifier, other than in the words “Health Canada” and “Santé Canada”; and
(b) if the representation is displayed on any continuous surface, other than on the principal display panel,
(i) the height of the upper case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the upper case letters, excluding any accents, in the cautionary statements, and
(ii) the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the cautionary statements.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the representations are the following:
(a) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.301(1) or (2);
(b) any representation that expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food or any substance it contains has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004; and
(c) any health-related statement, logo, symbol, seal of approval or mark.
(3) This section does not apply to the brand name or product name of a supplemented food.
Adulteration and Exemptions
B.29.030 A prepackaged product, other than a supplemented food, is adulterated if it contains a supplemented food as an ingredient.
B.29.031 A prepackaged product, other than a supplemented food, is adulterated if a substance listed in column 1 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients has been added to it other than in accordance with these Regulations.
B.29.032 A supplemented food does not have a poisonous or harmful substance in or on it for the purposes of paragraph 4(1)(a) of the Act — or is not adulterated for the purposes of paragraph 4(1)(d) of the Act — by reason only that a supplemental ingredient has been added to it.
Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.015 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraphs B.29.005(5)(a) and (b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 15.5(B) or 15.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 14.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 14.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 14.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 14.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 14.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 14.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 15.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 15.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 15.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 15.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
- SOR/2022-169, s. 21
SOR/2022-169, s. 21
21 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section B.28.003:
Division 29Supplemented Foods
Interpretation
B.29.001 (1) The following definitions apply in this Division.
- Directory of SFFT Formats
Directory of SFFT Formats means the document entitled Directory of Supplemented Food Facts Table Formats, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. (Répertoire des modèles de TRAS)
- Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications
Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications means the document entitled Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications, published by the Government of Canada on its website, as amended from time to time. (Répertoire des spécifications sur l’identifiant des aliments supplémentés avec mise en garde)
- fat
fat means all fatty acids expressed as triglycerides. (lipides)
(2) For the purposes of this Division and subject to subsection (3), the amount of vitamins must be determined in accordance with section D.01.003.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, the amount in metric units of the following vitamins must be determined in terms of their amount in the supplemented food in accordance with column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, as applicable, and expressed in the applicable unit set out in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients:
(a) beta-carotene as a form of vitamin A or retinol, including its derivatives, as a form of vitamin A, or both, if either is a supplemental ingredient; and
(b) niacin, if it is a supplemental ingredient.
Nutrition Labelling
Core Information
B.29.002 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section and sections B.29.003 to B.29.005, B.29.018 and B.29.019, the label of a supplemented food must carry a supplemented food facts table that contains only the information set out in column 1 of the table to this section, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the serving of stated size set out in the supplemented food facts table, as expressed in a metric unit, must be used as the basis for determining the information appearing in the supplemented food facts table in respect of the energy value of, and the content of nutrients and supplemental ingredients in, the supplemented food.
(3) Subject to subsection (8), the percentage of the daily value for a vitamin or mineral nutrient shown in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection (1) must be established on the basis of the amount, by weight, of the vitamin or mineral nutrient per serving of stated size of the supplemented food, rounded off in the applicable manner set out in column 4 of the table to this section.
(4) If the information in respect of six or more of the energy value and nutrients referred to in column 1 of items 2 to 5 and 7 to 15 of the table to this section may be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with this section, the supplemented food facts table need only include the following information:
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the energy value;
(c) the amount of fat;
(d) the amount of carbohydrate;
(e) the amount of protein;
(f) the amount of any nutrient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(g) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(h) the amount of any supplemental ingredient;
(i) the amount of any vitamin or mineral nutrient that is declared as a component of an ingredient, other than flour, of the supplemented food;
(j) the amount of any nutrient referred to in column 1 of any of items 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to this section that may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(k) the statement “Not a significant source of (naming each nutrient that is omitted from the supplemented food facts table in accordance with this subsection)” or, if the supplemented food meets the condition specified in subsection B.29.010(3), the statement “Not a significant source of other nutrients”;
(l) the % Daily Value interpretative statement; and
(m) the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(5) The supplemented food facts table of a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product need only include the following information:
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the energy value;
(c) the amount of fat;
(d) the amount of carbohydrate;
(e) the amount of protein;
(f) the amount of any nutrient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(g) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(h) the amount of any supplemental ingredient;
(i) the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids and the sum of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids, if any of the amounts or the sum may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(j) the amount of any nutrient referred to in column 1 of item 8 or 11 of the table to this section that may not be expressed as “0” in the supplemented food facts table;
(k) the % Daily Value interpretative statement; and
(l) the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(6) Subsection (1) does not apply to a supplemented food intended solely for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of other supplemented foods intended for sale to a consumer at the retail level.
(7) If the supplemented food facts table on the label of a supplemented food corresponds to Figure 6.5(B), 6.6(B), 6.5.1(B), 6.6.1(B), 7.3(B), 7.4(B), 7.3.1(B), 7.4.1(B), 17.2(E) and (F) or 17.2.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats, the supplemented food facts table is not required to show the % Daily Value interpretative statement or the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement.
(8) Subject to subsection (10), if a substance has been added as a supplemental ingredient, the amount referred to in item 18 of the table to this section includes the total amount of the substance in the supplemented food, unless otherwise provided in column 3 or 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
(9) If any amount of a nutrient referred to in column 1 of the table to this section has been added as a supplemental ingredient, the amount of the nutrient may only be expressed in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with item 18 of the table to this section.
(10) If a substance other than a nutrient has been added as a supplemental ingredient and the substance has one or more constituents for which a maximum amount is specified in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, the amount of each constituent set out in the supplemented food facts table must include the total amount of the constituent in the supplemented food, unless otherwise provided in column 3 or 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
Core Information
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Information Description Unit Manner of expression 1 Serving of stated size “Serving Size (naming the serving size)”, “Serving (naming the serving size)” or “Per (naming the serving size)” The size is expressed
(a) in the case of a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product,
(i) per package, and
(ii) in grams or millilitres, in accordance with subparagraph B.01.002A(2)(a)(i) or (ii); and
(b) in the case of a supplemented food that is a multiple-serving prepackaged product, in the following units set out in column 3B of the Table of Reference Amounts:
(i) the household measure that applies to the supplemented food, and
(ii) the metric measure that applies to the supplemented food.
(1) The size if expressed in a metric unit is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 10 g or 10 mL, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g or 0.1 mL; and
(b) if it is 10 g or more or 10 mL or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g or 1 mL.
(2) The size if expressed as a fraction is represented by a numerator and a denominator separated by a line.
(3) The size must include the word “assorted” if the information in the supplemented food facts table of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods is set out as a composite value.
2 Energy value “Calories”, “Total Calories” or “Calories, Total” The value is expressed in Calories per serving of stated size. The value is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 Calories,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 1 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of energy” set out in column 1, to “0” Calorie, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1 Calorie;
(b) if it is 5 Calories or more but not more than 50 Calories, to the nearest multiple of 5 Calories; and
(c) if it is more than 50 Calories, to the nearest multiple of 10 Calories.
3 Amount of fat “Fat”, “Total Fat” or “Fat, Total” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 11 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of fat” set out in column 1 and the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are declared as “0 g” in the supplemented food facts table or are omitted from that table in accordance with subsection B.29.002(4) and no other fatty acids are declared in an amount greater than 0 g, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
4 Amount of saturated fatty acids “Saturated Fat”, “Saturated Fatty Acids”, “Saturated” or “Saturates” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 18 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of saturated fatty acids” set out in column 1, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
5 Amount of trans fatty acids “Trans Fat”, “Trans Fatty Acids” or “Trans” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 22 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of trans fatty acids” set out in column 1, to “0 g”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
6 The sum of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids “Saturated Fat + Trans Fat”, “Saturated Fatty Acids + Trans Fatty Acids”, “Saturated + Trans” or “Saturates + Trans” The sum is expressed as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size. The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amounts of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
7 Amount of cholesterol “Cholesterol” The amount
(a) is expressed in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) may also be expressed as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 27 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of cholesterol” set out in column 1, to “0 mg”; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
8 Amount of sodium “Sodium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg,
(i) if the supplemented food meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 31 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “free of sodium or salt” set out in column 1, to “0 mg”, and
(ii) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1 mg;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but not more than 140 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(c) if it is more than 140 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
9 Amount of carbohydrate “Carbohydrate”, “Total Carbohydrate” or “Carbohydrate, Total” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
10 Amount of fibre “Fibre”, “Fiber”, “Dietary Fibre” or “Dietary Fiber” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
11 Amount of sugars “Sugars” The amount is expressed
(a) in grams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 g”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
12 Amount of protein “Protein” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
13 Amount of potassium “Potassium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
14 Amount of calcium “Calcium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
15 Amount of iron “Iron” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
16 % Daily Value interpretative statement “*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot” [not applicable] The “% Daily Value” or “% DV” subheading is followed by an asterisk in order to reference the % Daily Value interpretative statement shown in the supplemented food facts table. 17 “Supplemented with” interpretative statement “† Includes naturally occurring and supplemental amounts” [not applicable] The “Supplemented with” subheading is followed by a dagger in order to reference the “Supplemented with” interpretative statement shown in the supplemented food facts table. 18 Amount of supplemental ingredient The supplemental ingredient is described in accordance with column 1 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients. The amount is expressed in
(a) the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, per serving of stated size; and
(b) in the case of a nutrient with a daily value, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off to the nearest whole number and expressed in the manner set out in column 3 and, if applicable, column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients.
(2) Unless otherwise provided in column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, the percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount declared in the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients is “0”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
Additional Information
B.29.003 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table may also contain information set out in column 1 of the table to this section.
(2) This section does not apply in respect of a vitamin or mineral nutrient that is set out in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection B.29.002(1) if any amount of that vitamin or mineral nutrient has been added as a supplemental ingredient.
(3) If information set out in column 1 of the table to this section is included in the supplemented food facts table, it must be expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), the serving of stated size set out in the supplemented food facts table, as expressed in a metric unit, must be used as the basis for determining the information appearing in the supplemented food facts table in respect of the energy value and nutrient content of the supplemented food.
(5) The percentage of the daily value for a vitamin or mineral nutrient shown in the supplemented food facts table in accordance with subsection (3) must be established on the basis of the amount, by weight, of the vitamin or mineral nutrient per serving of stated size for the supplemented food, rounded off in the applicable manner set out in column 4 of the table to this section.
(6) The amount of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids must be shown in the supplemented food facts table if
(a) the amount of any of those groups of fatty acids or the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids is shown in the supplemented food facts table or on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food; or
(b) the amount of any specific fatty acid is shown on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food.
(7) If the label of the supplemented food, or any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer, contains a representation, express or implied, that includes information that is set out in column 1 of the table to this section, that information must also be shown in the supplemented food facts table.
(8) The supplemented food facts table must show the amount of any added sugar alcohol.
(9) The supplemented food facts table must show the amount of any vitamin or mineral nutrient that is declared as a component of an ingredient, other than flour.
(10) If information set out in column 1 of the table to this section is included in the supplemented food facts table, it must be shown
(a) in English and French; or
(b) in one of those languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
Additional Information
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Information Description Unit Manner of expression 1 Servings per package “Servings per Container”, “(number of units) per Container”, “Servings per Package”, “(number of units) per Package”, “Servings per (naming the package type)”, or “(number of units) per (naming the package type)” The quantity is expressed in number of servings. (1) The quantity is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 2, to the nearest multiple of 1;
(b) if it is between 2 and 5, to the nearest multiple of 0.5; and
(c) if it is more than 5, to the nearest multiple of 1.
(2) If a quantity is rounded off, it must be preceded by the word “about”.
(3) If the product is of a random weight, the quantity may be declared as “varied”.
2 Energy value “kilojoules” or “kJ” The value is expressed in kilojoules per serving of stated size. The value is rounded off to the nearest multiple of 10 kilojoules. 3 Amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids “Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Polyunsaturated” or “Polyunsaturates” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
4 Amount of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) If the supplemented food facts table includes the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids: “Omega-6”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated”
(2) In all other cases: “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-6 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-6 Polyunsaturated”
The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
5 Amount of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) If the supplemented food facts table includes the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids: “Omega-3”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated”
(2) In all other cases: “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Omega-3 Polyunsaturates” or “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated”
The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
6 Amount of monounsaturated fatty acids “Monounsaturated Fat”, “Monounsaturated Fatty Acids”, “Monounsaturates” or “Monounsaturated” The amount is expressed in grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 g;
(b) if it is 1 g or more but not more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 g; and
(c) if it is more than 5 g, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
7 Amount of soluble fibre “Soluble Fibre” or “Soluble Fiber” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
8 Amount of insoluble fibre “Insoluble Fibre” or “Insoluble Fiber” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
9 Amount of sugar alcohol (1) If the supplemented food contains only one type of sugar alcohol: “Sugar Alcohol”, “Polyol” or “(naming the sugar alcohol)”
(2) In all other cases: “Sugar Alcohols” or “Polyols”
The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
10 Amount of starch “Starch” The amount is expressed as grams per serving of stated size. The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.5 g, to “0 g”; and
(b) if it is 0.5 g or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 g.
11 Amount of vitamin A “Vitamin A” or “Vit A” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 5 µg or more but less than 50 µg, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg;
(c) if it is 50 µg or more but less than 250 µg, to the nearest multiple of 50 µg; and
(d) if it is 250 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 100 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
12 Amount of vitamin C “Vitamin C” or “Vit C” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 mg or more but less than 1 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 mg;
(c) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg; and
(d) if it is 5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
13 Amount of vitamin D “Vitamin D” or “Vit D” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 µg or more but less than 1 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 µg;
(c) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg; and
(d) if it is 5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
14 Amount of vitamin E “Vitamin E” or “Vit E” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
15 Amount of vitamin K “Vitamin K” or “Vit K” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
16 Amount of thiamine “Thiamine”, “Thiamin”, “Thiamine (Vitamin B1)”, “Thiamine (Vit B1)”, “Thiamin (Vitamin B1)” or “Thiamin (Vit B1)” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
17 Amount of riboflavin “Riboflavin”, “Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)” or “Riboflavin (Vit B2)” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
18 Amount of niacin “Niacin” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
19 Amount of vitamin B6 “Vitamin B6” or “Vit B6” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
20 Amount of folate “Folate” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms of dietary folate equivalents (DFE) per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 µg DFE, to “0 µg DFE”;
(b) if it is 1 µg DFE or more but less than 10 µg DFE, to the nearest multiple of 2 µg DFE;
(c) if it is 10 µg DFE or more but less than 50 µg DFE, to the nearest multiple of 5 µg DFE; and
(d) if it is 50 µg DFE or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg DFE.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg DFE”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
21 Amount of vitamin B12 “Vitamin B12” or “Vit B12” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 µg or more but less than 0.05 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 µg;
(c) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.25 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 µg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
22 Amount of biotin “Biotin” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
23 Amount of pantothenic acid “Pantothenic Acid” or “Pantothenate” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.01 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.01 mg or more but less than 0.1 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.02 mg;
(c) if it is 0.1 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
24 Amount of choline “Choline” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 10 mg, to the nearest multiple of 2 mg;
(c) if it is 10 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(d) if it is 50 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
25 Amount of phosphorous “Phosphorus” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
26 Amount of iodide “Iodide” or “Iodine” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 10 µg, to the nearest multiple of 2 µg;
(c) if it is 10 µg or more but less than 50 µg, to the nearest multiple of 5 µg; and
(d) if it is 50 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
27 Amount of magnesium “Magnesium” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 1 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 1 mg or more but less than 10 mg, to the nearest multiple of 2 mg;
(c) if it is 10 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 5 mg; and
(d) if it is 50 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
28 Amount of zinc “Zinc” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 mg;
(c) if it is 0.5 mg or more but less than 2.5 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 mg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
29 Amount of selenium “Selenium” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.1 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.1 µg or more but less than 1 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.2 µg;
(c) if it is 1 µg or more but less than 5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg; and
(d) if it is 5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 1 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
30 Amount of copper “Copper” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.0015 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.0015 mg or more but less than 0.025 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.002 mg;
(c) if it is 0.025 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.005 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.05 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
31 Amount of manganese “Manganese” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.005 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 0.005 mg or more but less than 0.05 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.01 mg;
(c) if it is 0.05 mg or more but less than 0.25 mg, to the nearest multiple of 0.025 mg; and
(d) if it is 0.25 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.05 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
32 Amount of chromium “Chromium” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
33 Amount of molybdenum “Molybdenum” The amount is expressed
(a) in micrograms per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 0.05 µg, to “0 µg”;
(b) if it is 0.05 µg or more but less than 0.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.1 µg;
(c) if it is 0.5 µg or more but less than 2.5 µg, to the nearest multiple of 0.25 µg; and
(d) if it is 2.5 µg or more, to the nearest multiple of 0.5 µg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 µg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
34 Amount of chloride “Chloride” The amount is expressed
(a) in milligrams per serving of stated size; and
(b) as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size.
(1) The amount is rounded off
(a) if it is less than 5 mg, to “0 mg”;
(b) if it is 5 mg or more but less than 50 mg, to the nearest multiple of 10 mg;
(c) if it is 50 mg or more but less than 250 mg, to the nearest multiple of 25 mg; and
(d) if it is 250 mg or more, to the nearest multiple of 50 mg.
(2) The percentage is rounded off
(a) if the amount is declared as “0 mg”, to 0%; and
(b) in all other cases, to the nearest multiple of 1%.
Supplemented Foods for Use in Manufacturing Other Supplemented Foods
B.29.004 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food intended solely for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of other supplemented foods intended for sale to a consumer at the retail level.
(2) It is prohibited to sell the supplemented food unless the information referred to in subsection (3) in respect of the supplemented food is provided in writing and accompanies the supplemented food when it is delivered to the purchaser.
(3) The information
(a) must include the information that would, but for subsection B.29.002(6), be required by sections B.29.002 and B.29.003 to be included in a supplemented food facts table;
(b) may include other information that is permitted by section B.29.003 to be included in that supplemented food facts table; and
(c) must be expressed in accordance with sections B.29.002 and B.29.003, subject to the following modifications, namely,
(i) information in respect of supplemental ingredients must be expressed according to the applicable unit referred to in column 3 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(ii) information — other than in respect of supplemental ingredients — for vitamins referred to in subsection D.01.002(1) must be expressed in the applicable unit referred to in subsection D.01.003(1) and for mineral nutrients referred to in paragraphs D.02.001(1)(a) to (j), (l) to (n) and (p) must be expressed in milligrams for sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, chloride, copper and manganese and in micrograms for iodide, chromium, selenium and molybdenum,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(iii) information for other nutrients and the energy value set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 or the table to section B.29.003 must be expressed in the units referred to in column 3,
(A) per gram or 100 g of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by weight or by count, or
(B) per millilitre or 100 mL of the supplemented food, if the net quantity of the supplemented food is declared on the label by volume,
(iv) percentages of daily values and information on servings of stated size may be omitted, and
(v) the information must be stated with a degree of precision that corresponds to the accuracy of the analytical methodology used to produce the information.
Basis of Information
B.29.005 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (5), the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out only on the basis of the supplemented food as offered for sale.
(2) If a prepackaged product contains an assortment of supplemented foods of the same type and the typical serving consists of only one of those supplemented foods, the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out
(a) on the basis of each of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product, if the information set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 for each of those supplemented foods is different; or
(b) on the basis of one of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product, if the information set out in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 for each of those supplemented foods is the same.
(3) If a prepackaged product contains an assortment of supplemented foods of the same type and the typical serving consists of more than one of those supplemented foods, the information in the supplemented food facts table must be set out for each of the supplemented foods contained in the prepackaged product or as a composite value.
(4) If a supplemented food is to be prepared in accordance with directions provided in or on the package or is commonly combined with other ingredients or another food or cooked before being consumed, the supplemented food facts table may also set out information for the supplemented food as prepared, in which case
(a) the supplemented food facts table must set out the following information for the supplemented food as prepared, namely,
(i) except in the case described in subparagraph (ii), the amount of the supplemented food expressed using the unit referred to in column 3 of subparagraph 1(b)(i) of the table to section B.29.002 as “about (naming the serving size)” or “about (naming the serving size) prepared” and, if applicable, in the manner specified in column 4 of subitems 1(1) and (2),
(ii) if the supplemented food is commonly served combined with another food, the amount of the other food expressed using the unit referred to in column 3 of subparagraph 1(b)(i) of the table to section B.29.002,
(iii) the energy value, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4,
(iv) the information set out in column 1 of items 3, 6 to 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002 and in column 1 of items 11 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003 that is declared as a percentage of the daily value in the supplemented food facts table for the supplemented food as sold, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of those tables, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size and in the manner specified in column 4 of those tables, and
(v) the information referred to in column 1 of item 18 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using the description referred to in column 2, in the unit referred to in column 3 and in the manner referred to in column 4; and
(b) the supplemented food facts table may also set out the following information for the added ingredients or the other food, if it is declared in the supplemented food facts table for the supplemented food as sold, namely,
(i) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 7 to 12 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 7 and 8 and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 9 to 12 and in the manner specified in column 4,
(ii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 10 of the table to section B.29.003, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in grams and in the manner specified in column 4, and
(iii) the information set out in column 1 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in the unit set out in column 3 per serving of stated size of the supplemented food as prepared, and in the manner specified in column 4.
(5) The information in the supplemented food facts table may also be set out on the basis of other amounts of the supplemented food that reflect different uses or different units of measurement of the supplemented food, in which case
(a) the supplemented food facts table must set out the following information for each of the other amounts of the supplemented food, namely,
(i) the amount of the supplemented food expressed in a household measure and a metric measure and in the manner specified in column 4 of subitems 1(1) and (2) of the table to section B.29.002,
(ii) the energy value, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of item 2 of the table to section B.29.002, in the unit set out in column 3 and in the manner set out in column 4,
(iii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3, 6 to 8, 10, 11 and 13 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002 and in column 1 of items 11 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003 that is declared as a percentage of the daily value in the supplemented food facts table for the first amount of the supplemented food for which information is declared, expressed using a description set out in column 2 of those tables, as a percentage of the daily value per serving of stated size and in the manner specified in column 4 of those tables, and
(iv) the information referred to in column 1 of item 18 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using the description referred to in column 2, the unit referred to in column 3 and in the manner referred to in column 4; and
(b) if the supplemented food facts table is set out in a version of the aggregate format specified in section B.29.015, it must also set out the following information for each of the other amounts of the supplemented food, if that information is declared in the supplemented food facts table for the first amount of the supplemented food for which information is declared, namely,
(i) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 7 to 15 of the table to section B.29.002, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 7, 8 and 13 to 15, and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 5 and 9 to 12 and in the manner specified in column 4, and
(ii) the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 34 of the table to section B.29.003, expressed using a description set out in column 2, in micrograms for the information set out in column 1 of items 11, 13, 15, 21, 22, 26, 29, 32 and 33, in micrograms of dietary folate equivalents for the information set out in column 1 of item 20, in milligrams for the information set out in column 1 of items 12, 14, 16 to 19, 23 to 25, 27, 28, 30, 31 and 34, and in grams for the information set out in column 1 of items 3 to 10 and in the manner specified in column 4.
Presentation of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.006 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (7), the supplemented food facts table must be presented in accordance with the format specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats, having regard to matters such as order of presentation, dimensions, spacing and the use of upper and lower case letters and bold type.
(2) The characters and rules in the supplemented food facts table must be displayed in a single colour that is a visual equivalent of 100% solid black type on a white background or on a uniform neutral background with a maximum 5% tint of colour.
(3) The characters in the supplemented food facts table
(a) must be displayed in a single standard sans serif font that is not decorative and in such a manner that the characters never touch each other or the rules; and
(b) may be displayed with larger dimensions than those specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats if all the characters in the table are enlarged in a uniform manner.
(4) The type size shown in parentheses for a version referred to in a table to sections B.29.009 to B.29.015 is the minimum type size that may be used in a supplemented food facts table to show nutrients and supplemental ingredients set out in the tables to sections B.29.002 and B.29.003 in accordance with that version.
(5) A rule that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats as being a 1 point rule or a 2 point rule may be displayed with larger dimensions in the supplemented food facts table.
(6) The information in the supplemented food facts table must be in accordance with subsections B.29.001(2) and (3) and sections B.29.002, B.29.003 and B.29.005.
(7) In a supplemented food facts table consisting of a table in both English and French, the order of languages may be reversed from the order shown in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
Location of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.007 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table must be displayed
(a) in a table in English and a table in French on the same continuous surface of the available display surface;
(b) in a table in both English and French on a continuous surface of the available display surface; or
(c) in a table in English on a continuous surface of the available display surface and a table in French on another continuous surface of the available display surface that is of the same size and prominence as the first surface.
(2) If, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations may be shown on the label of a supplemented food in English only or in French only and is shown in that language, the supplemented food facts table may be displayed on the label in a table in that language only on a continuous surface of the available display surface.
Orientation of Supplemented Food Facts Table
B.29.008 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the supplemented food facts table must be oriented in the same manner as other information appearing on the label of a supplemented food.
(2) If a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be oriented in the same manner as other information appearing on the label, it must be oriented in another manner if there is sufficient space to do so and the food contained in the package does not leak out and is not damaged when the package is turned over.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a supplemented food facts table that is set out on the top or bottom of a package.
Standard and Horizontal Formats
B.29.009 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food unless any of sections B.29.010 to B.29.015 applies to it.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual standard format in accordance with Figure 3.5(B), 3.6(B) or 3.7(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual horizontal format in accordance with Figure 4.3(B), 4.4(B) or 4.5(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the linear format in accordance with Figures 16.1(E) and (F) or 16.2(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included in that table.
(5) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 1.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 1.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 1.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 1.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 1.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 1.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Narrow Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 2.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 2.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 2.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 2.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 3.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 3.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 3.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 3.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Horizontal Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 4.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 4.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 to 3 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Simplified Formats
B.29.010 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food if it satisfies the condition set out in subsection B.29.002(4) and its supplemented food facts table includes only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(4)(a) to (m).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table containing only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(4)(a) to (m) in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual simplified standard format in accordance with Figure 6.5(B) or 6.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual simplified horizontal format in accordance with Figure 7.3(B) or 7.4(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the simplified linear format in accordance with Figures 17.1(E) and (F) or 17.2(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Simplified Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 5.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 5.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 5.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 5.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 5.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 5.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Standard Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 6.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 6.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 6.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 6.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Format
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 7.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 7.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Parts 1 and 2 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Simplified Formats — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
B.29.011 (1) This section applies to a supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product, whose supplemented food facts table includes only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(5)(a) to (l).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(3) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product, a supplemented food facts table containing only the information referred to in paragraphs B.29.002(5)(a) to (l) in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual simplified standard format in accordance with Figure 6.5.1(B) or 6.6.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(b) the bilingual simplified horizontal format in accordance with Figure 7.3.1(B) or 7.4.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(c) the simplified linear format in accordance with Figures 17.1.1(E) and (F) or 17.2.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats;
(d) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table; or
(e) a manner described in section B.29.017.
(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food that is a single-serving prepackaged product is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Bilingual Simplified Standard Format — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 6.1.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 6.2.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 6.3.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 6.4.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Simplified Horizontal Format — Supplemented Foods that are Single-serving Prepackaged Products
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 7.1.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in Part 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 2 7.2.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in Part 1 and in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
B.29.012 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes information referred to in subsection B.29.005(4), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual dual format in accordance with Figure 9.5(B) or 9.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included in the table, together with the information referred to in subsection B.29.005(4).
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 8.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 8.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 8.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 8.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 8.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 8.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Dual Format — Supplemented Foods Requiring Preparation
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 9.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 9.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 9.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 9.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
B.29.013 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods includes separate information for each supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a) or subsection B.29.005(3), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out
(a) in the case of a prepackaged product described in paragraph B.29.005(2)(a), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats,
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table, or
(iii) a manner described in section B.29.017; or
(b) in the case of a prepackaged product described in subsection B.29.005(3), in
(i) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 11.5(B) or 11.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats, or
(ii) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the prepackaged product, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the prepackaged product is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in subparagraph (2)(b)(i) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 10.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 10.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 10.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 10.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 10.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 10.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Kinds of Supplemented Foods
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 11.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 11.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 11.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 11.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.014 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraph B.29.005(5)(a) without including the information referred to in paragraph B.29.005(5)(b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual dual format in accordance with Figure 13.5(B) or 13.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 12.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 12.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 12.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 12.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 12.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 12.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Dual Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 13.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 13.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 13.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 13.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
B.29.015 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the supplemented food facts table includes separate information for different amounts of the supplemented food as provided in paragraphs B.29.005(5)(a) and (b), the supplemented food facts table must be set out in a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section and in respect of which the condition specified in column 2 is satisfied.
(2) If it is not possible to display, in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, a supplemented food facts table in any of the versions that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, the supplemented food facts table must be set out in
(a) the bilingual aggregate format in accordance with Figure 15.5(B) or 15.6(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; or
(b) a version that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, even though more than 15% of the available display surface would be required to display the supplemented food facts table.
(3) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a version of a supplemented food facts table cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface of the supplemented food, the supplemented food facts table must include only the information that is required by these Regulations to be included for each amount of the supplemented food for which separate information is set out in the table.
(4) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the supplemented food facts table of the supplemented food is set out on a tag attached to an ornamental container or a tag attached to a package to which a label cannot be physically applied or on which information cannot be legibly set out and easily viewed by the purchaser or consumer under the customary conditions of purchase, it must be set out in a version that is described in paragraph (2)(a) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to this section, without regard to any condition specified in column 2.
TABLE
Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 14.1(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 14.2(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 14.3(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 14.4(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 5 14.5(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 4 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 6 14.6(E) and (F) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 5 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. Bilingual Aggregate Format — Different Amounts of Supplemented Food
Item Column 1 Column 2 Figure in Directory of SFFT Formats (Version) Condition of use 1 15.1(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 8 points)
2 15.2(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points)
The version in item 1 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 3 15.3(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 7 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 and 2 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface. 4 15.4(B) (nutrients and supplemental ingredients to be shown in a type size of not less than 6 points (condensed))
The versions in items 1 to 3 cannot be displayed in accordance with these Regulations on 15% or less of the available display surface.
Presentation of Additional Information
B.29.016 (1) If information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is included in a supplemented food facts table that is set out in a version consisting of a table in English and a table in French or a table in English or French, that information must be displayed
(a) in accordance with the order of presentation, the use of indents and the presentation of footnotes illustrated in Figures 18.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; and
(b) in respect of matters other than those referred to in paragraph (a), in accordance with the format that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
(2) If information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is included in a supplemented food facts table that is set out in a version consisting of a table in both English and French, that information must be displayed
(a) in accordance with the order of presentation, the use of indents and the presentation of footnotes illustrated in Figure 19.1(B) of the Directory of SFFT Formats; and
(b) in respect of matters other than those referred to in paragraph (a), in accordance with the format that is specified in the applicable figure in the Directory of SFFT Formats.
(3) Despite paragraph (1)(a), the use of indents illustrated in Figures 18.1(E) and (F) of the Directory of SFFT Formats is not applicable if information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.003 is set out in the linear format referred to in paragraph B.29.009(3)(c) or the simplified linear format referred to in paragraph B.29.010(3)(c).
Alternative Methods of Presentation
B.29.017 (1) Despite section A.01.016 and subject to subsection (2), a supplemented food facts table that meets the conditions specified in subsection B.29.009(3), B.29.010(3) or B.29.011(3) or paragraph B.29.013(2)(a) may be set out on
(a) a tag attached to the package;
(b) a package insert;
(c) the inner side of a label;
(d) a fold-out label; or
(e) an outer sleeve, overwrap or collar.
(2) The supplemented food facts table must not be set out in a manner described in paragraph (1)(b) or (c) if the label of the supplemented food is required to show a list of cautionary statements.
(3) If the supplemented food facts table is set out in a manner described in paragraph (1)(b) or (c), the outer side of the label of the package must indicate in a type size of not less than 8 points where the supplemented food facts table is located.
(4) If the supplemented food facts table is set out in a manner described in subsection (1), it must be set out
(a) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.009(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.009(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.009;
(b) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.010(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.010(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.010;
(c) in the case of a supplemented food described in subsection B.29.011(3), in a version that is described in paragraph B.29.011(3)(a), (b) or (c) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.011; and
(d) in the case of a prepackaged product containing an assortment of supplemented foods described in paragraph B.29.013(2)(a), in a version that is described in subparagraph B.29.013(2)(a)(i) or that is listed in column 1 of the table to section B.29.013.
Small Packages
B.29.018 (1) Despite section A.01.016 and subject to subsection (2), if the available display surface of a supplemented food is less than 100 cm2, the label of the supplemented food need not carry a supplemented food facts table if the outer side of the label contains an indication of how a purchaser or consumer may obtain the information that would otherwise be required to be set out in a supplemented food facts table on the label of the supplemented food.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a supplemented food
(a) if the label of the supplemented food is required to show a list of cautionary statements; or
(b) that is the subject of any of the following representations on the label of the supplemented food or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food:
(i) any declaration of the supplemented food’s energy value or the amount of a nutrient or supplemental ingredient contained in the supplemented food,
(ii) any representation that expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food or any substance it contains has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004, and
(iii) any health-related statement, name, logo, symbol, seal of approval or mark.
(3) Despite paragraph (2)(b), subsection (1) applies to a supplemented food that meets the conditions set out in column 2 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1 if
(a) the supplemented food is not the subject of any representation referred to in paragraph (2)(b) other than
(i) a statement or claim set out in column 4 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1,
(ii) the energy value of the supplemented food expressed in Calories per serving of stated size, and
(iii) the amount of sugar alcohols expressed in grams per serving of stated size;
(b) the statement or claim set out in column 4 of item 37 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims for the subject “Free of sugars” set out in column 1 and that appears on the label is
(i) legibly set out on the principal display panel,
(ii) in lower case letters except for the first letter of each word of the statement or claim, which may be an upper case letter,
(iii) of at least the same size and prominence as the letters used in the numerical portion of the declaration of net quantity as required under paragraph 229(1)(a) and subsections 229(2) and (3) of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, and
(iv) displayed in a colour contrasting with the background of the label;
(c) the energy value of the supplemented food expressed in Calories per serving of stated size and the amount of sugar alcohols expressed in grams per serving of stated size are shown immediately after whichever of the following elements appears last on the label:
(i) the list of ingredients,
(ii) a food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphites statement as defined in subsection B.01.010.1(1),
(iii) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.010.4(1), or
(iv) any statement referred to in subsection B.01.014(1);
(d) the label of the supplemented food is not required to show a list of cautionary statements.
(4) An indication referred to in subsection (1)
(a) must be set out in a type size of not less than 8 points;
(b) must include a postal address, website address or toll-free telephone number; and
(c) must be
(i) in English and French, or
(ii) in one of those languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label of the supplemented food may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
(5) The manufacturer of the supplemented food must provide the information referred to in subsection (1) to a purchaser or consumer on request
(a) without charge;
(b) in the following manner, namely,
(i) in the official language in which the information is requested or, if specified by the purchaser or consumer, in both official languages, or
(ii) in one of the official languages, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information that is required by these Regulations to be shown on the label of the supplemented food may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language; and
(c) in the form of a supplemented food facts table that is set out
(i) in a format, other than a horizontal format, that is specified in any of sections B.29.009 to B.29.015 and that would otherwise be carried on the label of the supplemented food in accordance with these Regulations, and
(ii) in a version of that format that is listed in column 1 of item 1 of any Part of the table to the applicable section referred to in subparagraph (i).
B.29.019 If a supplemented food has an available display surface of less than 100 cm2 and has a supplemented food facts table on its label, the supplemented food facts table need only include
(a) the serving of stated size;
(b) the information referred to in column 1 of the table to section B.29.002 or the table to section B.29.003 in respect of the energy value of the supplemented food and the amount of any nutrient or supplemental ingredient that is the subject of a representation on the label of the supplemented food, or in any advertisement for the supplemented food that is made or placed by or on the direction of the manufacturer of the supplemented food, if the representation expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004;
(c) the amount of any added sugar alcohol;
(d) the amount of any saturated fat, sugars or sodium if the amount meets or exceeds the applicable threshold set out in columns 2, 3, 5 or 6 of the table to section B.01.350; and
(e) the amount of any supplemental ingredient for which a cautionary statement set out in the list of cautionary statements is applicable.
Cautionary Statements
B.29.020 (1) Every applicable cautionary statement set out in column 4 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients in respect of the supplemental ingredients contained in a supplemented food must be shown
(a) in a list on the label of the supplemented food;
(b) grouped together and introduced by the title, in bold type,
(i) “Caution”, “Caution:” or “Caution :” in the English version, and
(ii) “Attention”, “Attention :” or “Attention:” in the French version;
(c) without any intervening printed, written or graphic material appearing between the title and the first cautionary statement;
(d) in regular or bold type;
(e) in lower case letters, except that upper case letters must be used to show the first letter of each cautionary statement; and
(f) separated by a bullet point or comma.
(2) The list of cautionary statements must be shown in a manner that clearly differentiates it on the label by means of one or both of
(a) graphics in the form of a solid-line border around the list or one or more solid lines appearing immediately above, below or at the sides of the list that are the same colour as that of the type used to show the information referred to in subsection B.01.008.1(1); and
(b) a background colour that creates a contrast between the background colour of the list and the background colour used on the adjacent surface of the label, other than the surface used to display
(i) a list of ingredients,
(ii) a food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphites statement as defined in subsection B.01.010.1(1),
(iii) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.010.4(1),
(iv) any statement referred to in subsection B.01.014(1),
(v) a nutrition facts table, or
(vi) a supplemented food facts table.
(3) The list of cautionary statements must be shown on the label without any intervening printed, written or graphic material,
(a) in English and French, adjacent to each linguistic version of the supplemented food facts table appearing in the same language, if there are separate English and French versions of the table;
(b) in English and French, adjacent to a bilingual version of the supplemented food facts table, with one linguistic version of the list following the other linguistic version; or
(c) in English or French, adjacent to the supplemented food facts table in the same language, if, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations to be shown on the label may be shown in that language only and is shown on the label in that language.
(4) If the English and French versions of a list of cautionary statements appear on the label, they must be displayed on a continuous surface of the label’s available display surface, but need not be on the same continuous surface of the label’s available display surface.
(5) If the English and French versions of a list of cautionary statements appear on the same continuous surface of the label, the version that follows the other version must not begin on the same line as that on which the other version ends, unless the available display surface is less than 100 cm2.
Supplemented Food Caution Identifier
Presentation
B.29.021 (1) The principal display panel of a supplemented food must carry the supplemented food caution identifier that is set out in Schedule K.2 if a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label of the supplemented food.
(2) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed in black and white and must be in accordance with the identifier set out in Schedule K.2.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the supplemented food caution identifier must be presented in one of the following formats:
(a) the unilingual standard format, where two separate versions of the identifier are shown, one in English (ES) and one in French (FS); or
(b) the bilingual standard format (BS), where the identifier is shown in both official languages.
(4) If the principal display surface is less than or equal to 450 cm2 and the width of each of the versions of the supplemented food caution identifier in the unilingual standard format or the width of the identifier in the bilingual standard format exceeds the width of the principal display panel, the identifier must be presented in the bilingual compact format (BC) in which the identifier is shown in both official languages.
(5) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed in accordance with the applicable specifications set out in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications.
(6) Despite subsection (5), the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed with larger dimensions than those set out in column 3 of the applicable table in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications if the identifier is enlarged in a proportional manner vertically and horizontally.
(7) If, in accordance with subsection B.01.012(3), the information required by these Regulations may be shown on the label of a supplemented food in English only or in French only and is shown in that language, the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed on the principal display panel of the supplemented food in that language only on a continuous surface of the available display surface.
(8) If the supplemented food caution identifier is presented in a bilingual format, the order in which the languages appear may be reversed from the order shown in the applicable identifier set out in Schedule K.2.
(9) The characters and other elements of the supplemented food caution identifier must not touch each other.
Placement
B.29.022 (1) The supplemented food caution identifier must be displayed
(a) in the case of a supplemented food with a principal display panel whose height is less than its width, on the right half of the principal display panel; and
(b) in the case of any other supplemented food, on the upper half of the principal display panel.
(2) The supplemented food caution identifier must be surrounded by a buffer that
(a) has a width that is equal to or greater than that set out in column 4 of the applicable table in the Directory of Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Specifications, and
(b) does not contain any text or other graphic material.
(3) If a supplemented food is cylindrical in shape, the outer edge of the buffer must be a minimum distance of 10% of the width of the principal display surface from the edge of the left or right side of that surface.
(4) If it is impossible to comply with both paragraph (1)(a) and subsection (3), the supplemented food caution identifier may be displayed partially in the left half of the principal display panel but only to the extent necessary to comply with that subsection.
Orientation
B.29.023 The supplemented food caution identifier must be oriented in the same manner as most of the other information that appears on the principal display panel unless the panel is displayed in the vertical plane and most of the other information is not displayed parallel with the base of the package, in which case the identifier must be oriented in such a manner that the words appearing in it are parallel with the base.
Prohibitions
B.29.024 It is prohibited to label a prepackaged product with a supplemented food caution identifier or sell a product that is so labelled, unless a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label.
B.29.025 (1) It is prohibited to label a prepackaged product with any representation, including a word, phrase, illustration, sign, mark, symbol or design, that is likely to be mistaken for a supplemented food caution identifier, or sell a prepackaged product that is so labelled.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a representation does not include a nutrition symbol.
Representations
B.29.026 (1) Despite anything in these Regulations, it is prohibited, on the label of or in any advertisement for a supplemented food, to make a statement or claim to the effect that a supplemental ingredient that is a nutrient contained in the supplemented food is generally recognized as an aid in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to the maintenance of good health, if the supplemental ingredient is one for which a cautionary statement set out in the list of cautionary statements is applicable.
(2) However, the label of or advertisement for a supplemented food may carry such a statement or claim if it is accompanied by a statement or claim about the specific action or effect of the supplemental ingredient in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to the maintenance of good health.
(3) If the label of or any advertisement for the supplemented food carries a statement or claim referred to in subsection (1), that statement or claim and the statement or claim referred to in subsection (2) must,
(a) if made on the label of or in an advertisement, other than a radio or television advertisement, for the supplemented food,
(i) be adjacent to one another without any intervening printed, written or graphic material, and
(ii) be shown in letters of the same size and prominence;
(b) if made in a radio advertisement or in the audio portion of a television advertisement for the supplemented food, immediately follow one another; or
(c) if made in the visual portion of a television advertisement for the supplemented food,
(i) appear concurrently and for the same amount of time,
(ii) be adjacent to one another without any intervening printed, written or graphic material, and
(iii) be shown in letters of the same size and prominence.
B.29.027 Despite anything in these Regulations, if a supplemented food is required to show a cautionary statement that is set out in the list of cautionary statements and recommends against consumption by any individual less than 18 years of age that is part of a group identified in the cautionary statement, it is prohibited, on the label of or in any advertisement for the supplemented food, to make a statement or claim to the effect that a nutrient contained in the supplemented food is generally recognized as an aid in maintaining the functions of the body necessary to normal growth and development.
B.29.028 (1) Despite anything in these Regulations, if the label of a supplemented food is required to carry the statement “high caffeine content” in accordance with column 5 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients, it is prohibited to make a representation, express or implied, on the label of or in any advertisement for the supplemented food with respect to any vitamin or mineral nutrient contained in the supplemented food.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a declaration of a vitamin in a list of ingredients or supplemented food facts table, or in respect of a declaration of a mineral nutrient in a list of ingredients, nutrition symbol or supplemented food facts table.
B.29.029 (1) If a list of cautionary statements is shown on the label of a supplemented food, the representations set out in subsection (2) must meet the following requirements:
(a) if the representation is displayed on the principal display panel,
(i) the height of the upper case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the upper case letters, excluding any accents, in the supplemented food caution identifier, other than in the words “Health Canada” and “Santé Canada”, and
(ii) the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the supplemented food caution identifier, other than in the words “Health Canada” and “Santé Canada”; and
(b) if the representation is displayed on any continuous surface, other than on the principal display panel,
(i) the height of the upper case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the upper case letters, excluding any accents, in the cautionary statements, and
(ii) the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the representation must not exceed two times the height of the tallest ascender of the lower case letters in the cautionary statements.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the representations are the following:
(a) a declaration referred to in subsection B.01.301(1) or (2);
(b) any representation that expressly or implicitly indicates that the supplemented food or any substance it contains has particular nutritional or health-related properties, including any statement or claim set out in column 4 of the Table of Permitted Nutrient Content Statements and Claims or column 1 of the table following section B.01.603 or referred to in section B.01.311, D.01.006 or D.02.004; and
(c) any health-related statement, logo, symbol, seal of approval or mark.
(3) This section does not apply to the brand name or product name of a supplemented food.
Adulteration and Exemptions
B.29.030 A prepackaged product, other than a supplemented food, is adulterated if it contains a supplemented food as an ingredient.
B.29.031 A prepackaged product, other than a supplemented food, is adulterated if a substance listed in column 1 of the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients has been added to it other than in accordance with these Regulations.
B.29.032 A supplemented food does not have a poisonous or harmful substance in or on it for the purposes of paragraph 4(1)(a) of the Act — or is not adulterated for the purposes of paragraph 4(1)(d) of the Act — by reason only that a supplemental ingredient has been added to it.
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