New food label rules target allergens
July 23, 2008
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THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – The federal government is introducing new labelling requirements for food allergens, gluten sources and added sulphites in pre-packaged foods.
Health Canada is also launching several allergy studies, including a large national study of food allergy prevalence.
Health Minister Tony Clement says the proposed labelling requirements will provide Canadians with information they need to manage their own allergies, and give parents greater assurance about the food they give their children who may have allergies.
Current food and drug regulations require that ingredients of food products be declared on the labels of most prepackaged foods.
But components of certain ingredients are exempted from declaration in the list of ingredients.
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