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Thresholds for selected Canadian prepackaged food categories
Sources checked
- 01Check whether the rule applies
Identify relevant full, partial or conditional exemptions. Source 1
- 02Find the reference amount
Use the amount prescribed for the product category. Source 1
- 03Choose the comparison quantity
Generally use the greater of the reference amount and stated serving. Source 1
- 04Check each nutrient
A nutrient meeting or exceeding the applicable threshold generally needs to appear in the symbol. Source 2
The reference amount sets the category. The comparison quantity can be larger.
Thresholds for selected Canadian prepackaged food categories
The table covers the general rules for products subject to the requirement. Health Canada lists exemptions and category-specific details.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Small reference amount | 30 g or 30 mL or less | 10 | Source 1 |
| Ordinary prepackaged food above small reference amount | Above 30 g or 30 mL, where the qualifying main dish threshold does not apply | 15 | Source 1 |
| Qualifying prepackaged main dish for general ages | 200 g or more | 30 | Source 1 |
| Qualifying prepackaged main dish intended solely for children aged one to under four | 170 g or more | 30 | Source 1 |
| Small reference amount and larger stated serving | Still 30 g or 30 mL or less. Assess nutrients using the larger serving quantity. | 10 | Source 1 |