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🇨🇦 No Added Sugar Claim in Canada

No Added Sugar claims in Canada require specific thresholds: No added sugars or ingredients containing added sugars.

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What the Rule Is

Using "no added sugar" on your food label is a regulated nutrition/health claim in Canada. In Canada, the Food and Drug Regulations' table of permitted nutrient content statements (B.01.513) prescribes both the exact permitted wording and the per-serving compositional conditions for each claim. For this claim, the condition is: No added sugars or ingredients containing added sugars

What You Must Include
  • Meet specific nutritional thresholds
  • Use exact wording where prescribed
  • Include required accompanying statements
Common Violations
  • Using "no added sugar" without meeting the nutritional threshold
  • Missing required accompanying statements
  • Implied claims that do not meet the criteria
Examples: Compliant vs Non-Compliant

Compliant Examples

No Added Sugar (meets threshold)
Source of No Added Sugar (if applicable)

Non-Compliant Examples

No Added Sugar (threshold not met)
Very No Added Sugar (superlative not permitted)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the thresholds for a "no added sugar" claim in Canada?

No added sugars or ingredients containing added sugars

Which law governs nutrition claims in Canada?

In Canada, the Food and Drug Regulations' table of permitted nutrient content statements (B.01.513) prescribes both the exact permitted wording and the per-serving compositional conditions for each claim.

Can I use this claim on any product type?

Most claims can be used on eligible products, but some are restricted.

What happens if I misuse this claim?

Misleading claims can result in enforcement action, product recalls, and fines.

Regulation Sources

Last updated: 2026-03-01

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.

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