Learn about Canada’s new supplemented foods labelling

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Health Canada is introducing new labels for supplemented foods and drinks. These products have added ingredients such as caffeine, vitamins and minerals. The labels will be mandatory as of January 2026, but some are already on products.

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00:00 Most of us are familiar with vitamin and mineral supplements,

00:04 but did you know that there are foods and drinks on the market called "supplemented foods"?

00:09 These products have added ingredients like vitamins, minerals, and caffeine.

00:14 Some can pose a risk to your health if you eat or drink too much of them

00:18 or if they're consumed by someone who's pregnant or part of another vulnerable group.

00:23 Beginning January 2026, all supplemented foods in Canada

00:27 will be required to have a table listing the type and amount of any supplemental ingredient added to them

00:33 so that consumers can make informed choices.

00:36 Some labels will also show a warning symbol that includes an exclamation mark on the front

00:41 as a cue to look for cautions elsewhere on the label

00:45 that may tell you to limit how much of it you consume

00:48 or if it's not recommended for people under 14 years old.

00:52 These new labels are already on some foods.

00:55 Learn more at Canada.ca/supplementedfoods

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