Labeling Archives — Groupe Export Agroalimentaire

Food Labelling: Avoid Common Mistakes

Anne Vaillancourt — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0000

Food labelling is a complex field where every detail matters for compliance in Canada and the United States. In the latest article published on Actualité Alimentaire, our Labelling and Regulatory Consulting Service highlights the most frequent mistakes made by agri-food exporters, illustrated through a practical example: a fictional box of chocolate chip cookies, Biscoplaisir.

From drafting the ingredient list to indicating the country of origin and claims, our experts shared their insights to help ensure your products meet regulatory requirements while reflecting transparency toward consumers.

Need support or expertise to help you comply with government food labelling standards? The Labelling and Regulation department at Groupe Export offers a time-bank service to address your questions and assist you in understanding government regulations regarding food labelling.

Read the full article [on page 5]

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Better Understanding Probiotic Claims in Canada

Anne Vaillancourt — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:39:55 +0000

Probiotic claims, such as their contribution to digestive health and immune system enhancement, are becoming increasingly common in products like yogurts, drinks, and energy bars. It is crucial that these claims are scientifically supported to comply with regulations set by Health Canada.

Indeed, manufacturers must prove the claimed benefits, with documentation on the identity, safety, viability, concentration, and stability of the probiotic strains. Failure to adhere to these guidelines can result in labelling changes, advertising adjustments, and fines, leading to substantial costs for businesses.

For more information on probiotic claims in Canada, Group Export invites you to read this L’actualité ALIMENTAIRE article (in French only) by Denitsa Dimova, Advisor, Labelling and Regulation.

Need support or expertise to help you comply with government food labelling standards? The Labelling and Regulation department at Group Export offers a time-bank service to address your questions and assist you in understanding government regulations regarding food labelling.

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The new Nutrition Symbol on packaging is the talk of the town

Anne Vaillancourt — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:51:55 +0000

The Group Export offers training on the Nutrition Symbol thanks to the expertise of its two specialists in the field: Julie Langlois, Director, Labelling and Regulation, and Denitsa Dimova, Advisor, Labelling and Regulation. Visit the Training and Networking page to find out the next training date on the Nutrition Symbol.

Julie Langlois has given interviews and written articles on the subject for some business magazines in the food industry. In fact, L’actualité ALIMENTAIRE published, in November 2022, an article authored by this expert, who has nearly fifteen years of experience in labelling. To read it and learn more about the impact of this new symbol in Canada, the Group Export invites you to follow this link (in French only).

Highlights of the new Nutrition Symbol

Highlights three critical health nutrients on product packaging sold in Canada: saturated fats, sugars, and sodium.
Requires graphic adjustments, involving the redesign of some visual elements and the reprinting of certain packaging.
Exemptions have been announced for a few types of products.
Some claims on packaging may be affected by the display of the symbol.
The thresholds for determining if the symbol is required are based not only on the serving size on the Nutrition Facts table, but also on the reference quantity of the product established by Health Canada.

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