🇨🇦 Prepacked Food Labels Checklist for Canada

Complete checklist for packaged food products in Canada involves multiple regulatory requirements under FDR & Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Key Canada-specific points: Canada's Enhanced Labelling Regulations require priority allergens — including mustard and sulphites at 10 ppm or more — to be declared in the ingredient list or a "Contains" statement, in both English and French.

• Product name is clear and not misleading
• Ingredients list complete and in correct order
• Allergen declarations present and emphasized
• Nutrition information complete and accurate
• Net quantity clearly stated
• Storage conditions provided
• Best before/use by date present
• Business name and address included
• Country of origin declared (if required)
• Lot/batch number present
• Canada-specific: All mandatory information in both English and French
• Canada-specific: Nutrition Facts table in the prescribed bilingual format
• Canada-specific: Front-of-package nutrition symbol assessed (mandatory from 1 January 2026)
• Canada-specific: Metric net quantity on the principal display panel
• Canada-specific: Priority allergens declared, including mustard and sulphites ≥10 ppm

• Missing mandatory information
• Incorrect ingredient order
• Insufficient allergen emphasis
• Outdated nutrition values
• Incomplete business address

• CFIA Labelling Requirements
• Health Canada

Last updated: 2026-07-20

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.