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Health Canada Makes Front-of-package Nutrition Warning Labels Mandatory

A Health Canada nutrition warning label appears on the front of the package on food items at a grocery store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 10, 2026. Canada is now subject to mandatory front-of-package nutrition warning symbols on many packaged foods as part of a federal effort to help consumers make healthier choices. Under the new Health Canada regulations, foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium are required to display a black and white symbol on the front of their packaging. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13182357
Date Taken	10 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Education
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