Food and Drugs Act

The revised version placed new requirements on manufacturers to provide evidence for efficacy in seeking a Notice of Compliance, which must be obtained before any drug could be sold.

Part IV focused on Schedule H "restricted drugs", those whose only legitimate use is for scientific research, such as the hallucinogens LSD, DMT, and MDMA.

[6] Frequent consumption of foods rich in sodium, sugars, or saturated fats is associated with elevated health risks, including but not limited to: To address this concern, a front-of-package nutrition symbol has been introduced.

This symbol serves the dual purpose of aiding consumers in making informed choices while grocery shopping and assisting health professionals in educating the public about the nutritional content of foods high in sodium, sugars, and saturated fat.

The front-of-package nutrition symbol is mandatory for prepackaged foods that meet or exceed specified levels for sodium, sugars, or saturated fat.

The selection of the front-of-package nutrition symbol was informed by feedback from Canadian residents and consumer research, ensuring its relevance and comprehensibility.