Category: Health canada

According to Health Canada, Splenda (sucralose) is not and has never been banned in Canada. This common misconception stems from historical bans placed on other artificial sweeteners, like saccharin, in the 1970s. The artificial sweetener is fully approved and regulated for use in Canada, subject to rigorous safety assessments.

In a recent report by Health Canada, over 60% of consumers reported finding food labels confusing. These concerns have led to updated regulations, with a major compliance deadline of January 1, 2026, aimed at making food labels clearer for Canadians, and this includes what are the 7 new changes to the list of ingredients in Canada.

On January 22, 2019, Health Canada officially released the revised Canada's Food Guide, marking a significant departure from previous versions with a new focus on eating patterns and plant-based foods. This latest update aimed to provide a more modern and accessible approach to healthy eating for all Canadians, based on scientific evidence.

While the low-calorie sweetener allulose is widely available in the United States, Canadian consumers are often left wondering why they can't buy allulose in Canada. This restriction stems from Canada’s specific and rigorous regulatory framework for food products that are new to the market.