Canadian Supplemented Food Regulations
What you'll gain from this course
This two-part virtual, instructor-led training program covers the Canadian Supplemented Food Regulations. This is a new category of food in Canada which permits the addition of vitamins, minerals, amino aids and other substances such as caffeine and botanicals to foods. This training course reviews the regulations governing supplemented food. This includes considerations related to what foods are eligible as supplemented foods, what ingredients are permitted in supplements foods and the labelling of supplemented foods.
This training course is delivered in two sessions (listed as the start & end date), with a day in between with no class for self work. The schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Session #1 - Knowledge Exchange Webinar: 3 hours (12:45 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time)
Day 2: Homework Practicum - No in-class time
Day 3: Session #2 - Practicum Webinar: 3 hours (12:45 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time)
The course features a ½ day live online knowledge exchange presentation where the basic rules governing supplements foods are reviewed. Learners will then complete an assigned Practicum which will be reviewed in a live online Practicum review session. The practicum does not need to be submitted, nor will it be graded.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program learns will:
be more fluent and competent in managing the compliance and labelling of supplemented foods
gain a solid understanding of the voluntary Canadian supplemented food regulations
get a better appreciation of what foods may be supplemented foods and what ingredient qualify as supplemental ingredients
review some new features of the regulations including a new supplemented food facts table (SFFt)
Partners:
Legal Suites Inc. goal is to help professionals better manage regulatory compliance through education, information resources and hands on guidance.
Who Should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
Technology Requirements:
Participants must join the training using their own individual computer or device to meet participation and assessment requirements. Devices cannot be shared between multiple participants. To support engagement and interactive learning, participants are encouraged to join with both video and microphone enabled throughout the session.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please contact our training team at [email protected].
Computer & Internet Connection:
Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High‑speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.
Compatible Web Browsers:
The following browsers are supported: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Accommodations
NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at [email protected].
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