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16 September 2020

Watch ACC Label at l’Épicerie

Publié par Carole Fournier

On October 28, 2020, tune into the French CBC television show, l’Épicerie, to watch ACC Label talk about nutritional analysis at https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/l-epicerie/site/segments/reportage/207301/tableau-valeur-nutritive-fiabilite-comment-lire

18 April 2019

Food Claims: Misleading or Not?

Publié par Carole Fournier

There is often a fine line between a legally compliant food claim and a misleading statement. Understanding the legal requirements can be challenging. To avoid the costly consequences of labelling errors, it’s always worth validating the legal compliance of your food labels with experts in the field.

30 January 2019

Food allergens and food labelling

Publié par Carole Fournier

According to the World Allergy Organization, there are 220 to 520 million people on Earth that may suffer from food allergies. In Canada, 7.5% of people report having food allergies (The Allergy, Genes and Environment Network). A food allergy is a reaction of the immune system that occurs after consuming a certain food. A person […]

15 January 2019

The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

Publié par Carole Fournier

The new Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations come into force today, January 15, 2019. Section 75 of the regulations states: Any person who is involved in the manufacturing, preparing, storing, packaging or labelling of a food or in the slaughtering of a food animal must have the competencies and qualifications that are necessary […]

11 October 2018

Nutrition Facts Table vs Bike Wheel

Publié par Carole Fournier

Just like a wheel makes up only one part (although important) of a bike, the Nutrition Facts table makes up only one part of a food label. When seeking guidance from a food labelling consulting firm, it helps to know what to ask for. By using the appropriate terminology, it will be easier for you […]

4 July 2018

ACC speaking to French Delegates in Montreal

Publié par Carole Fournier

At a seminar organized by Les solutions conseils rézoway, ACC Label presented a seminar about food labelling requirements in Canada to a group of French entrepreneurs seeking to expand their market on the Canadian market.

Le nouveau règlement sur la salubrité des aliments au Canada

3 July 2018

New Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

Publié par Carole Fournier

On January 15, 2019, the new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) will come into force, at the same time as the Safe Food for Canadians Act. These new regulations will replace 11 sets of regulations under the Canada Agricultural Products Act (including the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Regulations, the Honey Regulations, the Organic Products […]

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