Foods prohibited from carrying a Nutrition Facts table
The following foods are specifically prohibited from displaying a Nutrition Facts table [B.01.401(4) and B.01.401(5), FDR]:
- formulated liquid diets
- infant formula and foods containing infant formula
- human milk fortifiers
- meal replacements
- nutritional supplements (that meet the requirements of section B.24.201, FDR)
- foods represented for use in very low energy diets, and
- supplemented foods
These products have their own nutrition labelling requirements that are different from those of the Nutrition Facts table. Consequently, they are prohibited from using the Nutrition Facts table and the titles "Nutrition Facts", "Valeur nutritive" or "Valeurs nutritives" [B.01.401(4), B.01.401(5), FDR].
With the exception of supplemented foods, these products may adopt the Nutrition Facts table format with respect to the order of presentation, naming of nutrients, fonts, layout, etc. to display their nutrition information.
Another reasonable heading such as "Nutrition Information" is permitted for products listed in Division 24 and 25, FDR.
The heading of Supplemented foods table in Division 29 of the FDR must be "Supplemented Food Facts".