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Genesis Classic has the basic formats built into the program. The regulations, however, allow for even more variations. If Genesis does not have the exact style you need, you can visit the Health Canada website here: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/technical-documents-labelling-requirements/nutrition-symbol-formats-label-designers/compendium-nutrition-symbol-formats.html . From there, you can download a PDF file of all the images or request .ai images from Health Canada.   

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Health Canada regulations say the FOP determination should be based on which of these amounts is larger – the serving size of your Recipe/Label or a corresponding reference amount.

So, for Genesis to correctly determine your FOP, you must first enter a reference amount. Genesis determines the need for an FOP based on either the %DVs per reference amount or serving size (whichever is greater. Reference amount calculations take place behind the scenes and will not change anything on your label. 

Mexico FOP

The Mexico FOP symbol requirements have been updated to include Phase 3 implementation criteria. You can now choose between Phase 2 and Phase 3. Phase 1 is no longer available. 

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