Health Canada's New Regulation for the Food Industry
Context:
Since January 1, 2026, Health Canada has required that a magnifying glass appear on the front of food packaging that is high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat.
Members of the media may directly contact the following experts:
Alexandra Pepin (English & French)
Part-time Professor, School of Nutrition Sciences & School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor Pepin is a sports dietitian and a member of the Professional College of Dietitians of Quebec (ODNQ).
''A shift toward the substitution of sugars with low-calorie sweeteners (such as sucralose, stevia, acesulfame-K, etc.) in solid food products is to be expected, mirroring trends observed in countries that have implemented similar front-of-package labeling policies prior to Canada.''