Does Canada accept the nutrition information tables of other countries on foods sold in Canada?
No, the nutrition panels of other countries are not permitted on the labels of foods sold in Canada. The use of both the Canadian Nutrition Facts table and a nutrition information table from another country together is also not permitted. The Food and Drug Regulations set out the manner in which energy and nutrient values must be declared, as well as the presentation and requirements for nutrient content claims and health claims. Subsection 5(2) of the Food and Drugs Act prohibits labelling that is contrary to the Regulations. Since the nutrition information requirements of other countries do not match the Canadian requirements, labels and advertisements with nutrition information other than that permitted by the Food and Drug Regulations are considered to be labelled or advertised contrary to Canadian legislation.
