October 2025 - Vol. 25, No. 20
Hello, everyone! Food labeling and regulatory compliance is a dynamic field, with ever-evolving regulations, product revisions to accommodate consumer health and nutrition trends, and - perhaps most significantly - the need to stay up-to-date with all of it. Whether weā€™re working on a team or solo, there are times we need a second opinion, clarity, or simply to outsource some of our workload. Today weā€™re sharing a valuable resource for getting the support you need.
Weā€™re also helping a reader by offering clarity on food additives for Canada. Have a food labeling or regulatory question of your own? Please feel free to email us your question and weā€™ll add it to our queue!
In this issue:
ā€¢ Rules for Preservatives in Canada
ā€¢ Food Labeler Spotlight
ā€¢ Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
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Reader Q+A
Answers to your important questions.
Q: I was researching Canadian standards for food additives and found conflicting information. Are BHA and BHT allowed in Canada?
E.W., Food Compliance Professional, IL
A: Yes, BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) are permitted for use as preservatives in certain foods sold in Canada.
