Canada’s front-of-package labelling deadline reaches enforcement stage

Canada has implemented a front-of-package nutrition symbol requirement for most prepackaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars or sodium, marking a significant regulatory shift in food packaging standards. The rule, effective 1 January 2026, is designed to make key nutritional information immediately visible to consumers by requiring a standardised “high in” symbol on the principal display panel of food packaging. The change affects domestic and imported products sold in Canada and introduces ...