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Health Canada seeks feedback on potential changes to gluten-free labelling

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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May 21 2010

Health Canada has issued a proposed policy intent that would update current gluten-free labelling guidelines to reduce risks related to the accidental consumption of undeclared gluten and expand choices for consumers following a gluten-free diet

Class action filed against Canadian meat processors in listeriosis outbreak

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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March 19 2010

According to a news source, a putative class action has been filed against retailer Loblaw and meat processor Siena Foods Ltd. following a listeriosis outbreak that sickened a number of Canadian consumers and led to a nationwide recall of salami and prosciutto products

Health Canada says BPA in canned foods poses no risk; Germany advises manufacturers to find alternatives

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada, Germany, USA
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June 11 2010

Health Canada's Bureau of Chemical Safety has released a survey of bisphenol A (BPA) in canned foods that finds low rates of exposure and no risk to public health

Canada to place BPA on list of toxic substances

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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August 20 2010

Environment Canada has reportedly announced its intention to placebisphenol A (BPA) on the country's list of toxic substances within eight to10 weeks, thus ending a regulatory process started in April 2008 when thegovernment first banned polycarbonate baby bottles

Health Canada strengthens food allergen and gluten source labeling

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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February 18 2011

Canada Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq has announced revisions to food allergen labeling regulations with the aim of reducing the number of food recalls and adverse reactions

Canada publishes names of companies in violation of food safety regs

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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March 25 2011

Canada has begun publishing the names of companies in violation of the country's food, animal and plant-supply regulations

Canada, EU reach tentative agreement in hormone-treated beef dispute

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada, European Union
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March 25 2011

Canada and the European Union (EU) have signed a memorandum of understanding that tentatively settles a long trade dispute over hormone-treated cattle

Health Canada closes natural health product loophole

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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April 27 2012

Health Canada has reportedly notified companies that it will no longer accept natural-health product (NHP) applications for functional foods and similar products that are “represented, packaged and sold as foods.”

Canada targets food safety inspections

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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June 8 2012

The Canadian government has issued a discussion document outlining a plan for a “stronger, more comprehensive inspection approach to further strengthen food safety”

Health Canada releases voluntary sodium guidelines for processed foods

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada
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June 15 2012

Health Canada recently issued “Guidance for the Food Industry on Reducing Sodium in Processed Foods” as part of its effort “to help Canadians achieve the average sodium intake goal of 2300 mg per day by 2016.”