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Front-of-Package Nutrition Symbols: What Food Quality Teams Check Before Packaging Approval

November 10, 2026 in Food Safety

In Brief: Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling Checks in Canada Since January 1, 2026, applicable prepackaged foods must comply with Canada’s front-of-package nutrition symbol requirements. Symbols identify foods that meet or exceed specified thresholds for saturated fat, sugars, or sodium. Food quality teams assess nutrient values, exemptions, and labelling requirements before approving packaging. Accurate artwork, documentation, and change control help manufacturers maintain compliance. A food manufacturer is preparing updated packaging for a popular snack. The ingredient list is correct, the Nutrition Facts table has been reviewed, and the design is almost ready for printing. But one important question remains: does the product.. READ MORE »