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On February 16, 2011, Health Canada will publish amendments to the 2008 proposed allergen labeling laws (actually, regulations), on prepackaged foods, requiring additional allergens to be disclosed. This will highly affect those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, as well as those with food allergies and a sulphite sensitivity, effecting 1.75 million Canadians. Since Canada is making many new gluten-free products, citizens from other countries may also be interested in this information. The new regulations go into affect on August 4, 2012. The previous regulations were published in the Canada Gazette Part I and the newer regulations will be posted in the Canada Gazette Part II. See the summary of the changes below. Continue reading “New Food Allergens Labeling Laws in Canada: including gluten and sulphites”