Canada: FAIRS Country Report

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Canada’s ban on partially hydrogenated oils in foods came into force in September 2018. Safe Food for Canadians Regulations entered into force on January 15, 2019. Final front-of-package labeling regulations were expected to published by the end of 2018. Canada will continue to develop regulations restricting the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children in 2019.

Canada: FAIRS Country Report

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