In 2016 Canada passed several amendments to it’s Food and Drug Regulations (Nutrition Labelling, Other Labelling Provisions and Food Colours), including the addition of a new simplified label format for…
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Genesis R&D Foods Version 11.10 Includes Several New 2016 Canadian Nutrition Facts Label Formats
The latest release of Genesis R&D Foods, Version 11.10, is now available. Along with various user interface enhancements, this version includes five additional Nutrition Facts Label templates that comply with…
Displaying Your Serving Size Using a Common Household Measure in English, French, and Spanish
When you create a Nutrition Facts label for foods sold in the U.S. or Canada, regulations require the serving size be displayed as a common household measure (e.g. cup, teaspoon,…
How to Create a Health Canada Compliant Label
Generating nutrition labels for food products sold in other countries can be a daunting task. There’s the layout, font size, mandatory nutrient list, and a host of other factors to…
How the Display of Voluntary Nutrients Differs by Country/Region
Most commercial food products sold around the world require varying degrees of nutrition content and ingredient disclosure on their packaging. In countries where the regulations are more stringently codified, the…
Genesis R&D Food 11.6 Update Overview
Genesis R&D Food Version 11.6 includes important updates for labeling and compliance. These updates include: The addition of an Added Sugar symbol and statement for the U.S. 2016 Nutrition Facts…