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Navigating the New World of Supplemented Foods in Canada: How CFCA Can Help You Stay Compliant

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  Supplemented foods are rapidly gaining popularity in Canada, offering consumers enhanced nutritional benefits by fortifying everyday foods with vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial ingredients. However, these innovations bring complex regulations that every food business must navigate to launch these products successfully.   Therefore , if you’re involved in the production, import, or sale of supplemented foods, understanding and complying with Canada’s regulatory landscape is crucial to your success. What Are Supplemented Foods? Supplemented foods are those that have been fortified with added nutrients or other ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and caffeine, to provide additional health benefits. These products can range from energy drinks fortified with extra caffeine to cereals enriched with vitamins and minerals. Understanding the Regulatory Environment In Canada, supplemented foods fall under strict regulations to ensure they are safe for consump...