Food and Non-alcoholic Beverage Reference Library

Reference Documents

• The Food and Drugs Act & Regulations
• CFIA: Food Labelling for Industry
• Nutrition labelling: Table of permitted nutrient content statements and claims
• Types of Health Claims

Bulletins

• "No Claim" Food and Beverage Broadcast Advertising Clearance Exemption Policy

Health Canada Guidance Documents

• Acceptable Disease Risk Reduction or Therapeutic Claims
• Category Specific Guidance for Temporary Marketing Authorization – Caffeinated Energy Drinks
• Labelling of Steviol Glycosides

Other Resources

• Appeal Procedure
• Application for Ad Standards Approval: Use of Function Claims in Your Advertising – Checklist
• Application for Ad Standards Approval: Use of Nutrient Function Claims in Your Advertising – Checklist
• Canadian Nutrient File – Search by Food
• Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
• Download Attestation Template