Sodium Targets, Green Claims & Global Standards: What’s New in Food Regulation

30/07/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

From the launch of our Health, Wellness and the Canadian Consumer Report, to a deep dive on Health Canada’s sodium reduction targets, Ashley breaks down the real-world challenges around reformulation, food safety, and industry collaboration.Throughout this episode, we also unpack:The new Front-of-Pack labelling requirements for high-sodium foodsThe latest changes to Canada’s Competition Act and what businesses need to know about making environmental claimsHighlights from the 18th Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF)—including Canada’s role in discussions on tropane alkaloids and recycled plastics in food packagingTune in for expert insights, policy updates, and the regulatory trends you need to stay ahead.Links: To view our consumer sample report click ⁠here⁠. CHFA members, download the full report ⁠here⁠. To find out more on Sodium Reduction, click ⁠here⁠.For the NNHPD request form, click ⁠here⁠. To review the Competition Act June Amendments & Environmental Claims Guidance click ⁠here⁠. Watch the CCCF18 video ⁠here⁠.

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