Canada requires specific warning statements on labels for products containing certain ingredients including sweeteners, alcohol, caffeine, and allergens.
Certain ingredients and product characteristics trigger mandatory warning statements in Canada. Unlike general label information, these warnings must appear in a prescribed format and location. Failing to include them is a compliance violation enforceable by CFIA & Health Canada. Canada requires cautions such as the aspartame/phenylalanine statement, prescribed cautionary statements on caffeinated energy drinks, and warnings on unpasteurised juice — all bilingual.
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Start Your Compliance CheckCanada requires cautions such as the aspartame/phenylalanine statement, prescribed cautionary statements on caffeinated energy drinks, and warnings on unpasteurised juice — all bilingual.
Aspartame (PKU), intense sweeteners, high caffeine (>150mg/L in beverages), polyols above threshold, sulphites above 10mg/kg, and alcohol above 1.2% ABV.
The phenylalanine warning should be in close proximity to the ingredient list. "With sweetener(s)" must appear near the product name. Caffeine warnings must state the level per 100mL.
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.
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