April 2025 - Vol. 25, No. 8
Hello, all! We hope everyone is enjoying some sunshine amidst the inevitable “April showers!” In today’s Q+A, we’re highlighting differences in food labeling across North America as we share a Food Label Insider’s question regarding ingredient labeling for preservatives. We’re also shining a spotlight on one of our Founding Members, so please read on!
In this issue:
- Food Labeling Across North America
- Food Labeler Spotlight
- Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
Reader Q+A
Answers to your important questions.
Q: For an ingredient list in Canada, do you need to include a description of a preservative's function when added to a food – for example, potassium sorbate (preservative)?
K.T., Nutrition Sr. Manager, Missouri
A: No, you are not required to include the function of a declared preservative on ingredient lists for Canada. This also applies to Mexico.
