serving size stands out more and is more similar on similar foods daily values updated calories is larger and stands out with bold line below nutrition facts valeur nutritive calories 25 % daily value % valeur quotidienne* sodium 5 mg potassium 100 mg calcium 20 mg new % daily value for total sugars amounts are shown updated list of minerals of public health concern new % daily value footnote what's next? list of ingredients grouping sugar-based ingredients to help consumers easily identify all sources of sugars added to a food sugar-based ingredients will be placed in brackets after the word “sugars." listing food colours by their individ- support universal clarity and allow for cross-comparison new formatting for improved listed will meet a minimum type height bullets or commas will separate ingredi- same rules apply to any “contains” state- ment noting the presence or potential or added sulphites in a product these changes are different for single- serving and multi-serving packages contains up to 200% of the reference be the amount of the entire container will reflect an amount at or as close as possible to the food's reference amount foods that can be measured in paired with their imperial equivalents foods that come in pieces or can these foods will be shown as the number of pieces or as a fraction of the food with the weight in grams indicated the amounts of foods typically on the label for ease of comparison use these changes to make 2022 health canada is currently reviewing the idea of introducing mandatory front-of- package labelling requirements for foods high in nutrients of public health concern- saturated fats-due to • attract attention • highlight nutrients of public health concern • support and simplify decision-making • help consumers avoid less healthy food options • create a sense of transparency offer the food industry an incentive to develop foods lower in nutrients of concern • complement and reinforce other healthy eating initiatives-rl serving size changes to serving sizes are intended to reflect the amount that canadians typically eat in one sitting and will also be based on regulated reference amounts final countdown food industries have until fully transition to the new labelling requirements beginning december 15 will verify compliance cfia may apply enforce- ment discretion for non- compliant companies should they have detailed plans showing intent to meet the new labelling specifications.-rl
