Canada Nutrition Fact Panels

Canadian Labels differ from U.S. labels in rounding rules, nutrient definitions, format, sizes, percentages and tolerances. The basic usage is, however, similar.

Canadian Standard/Vertical Full

Generally, if possible, use this format.

Canadian Standard Narrow

Use this when the space doesn't allow for a Standard/Vertical Full label. 

Canadian Standard/Vertical Simplified

Use if at least seven of the caloric value and core nutrient amounts may be expressed as “0”.

Canadian Tabular/Horizontal Full

Use when Standard Vertical will not fit. 

Canadian Tabular/Horizontal Simplified

Use when Standard/Vertical will not fit and nutrients meet the requirements for Simplified format. 

Canadian Linear Full

Use on small packages. 

Canadian Linear Simplified

Use when Standard Horizontal or Vertical will not fit and nutrients meet the requirements for Simplified format. 

Canadian Standard/Vertical Simplified single-serving prepackaged

Use for single-serving products only. Note: These labels are not available for products that require infant labels.

Canadian Tabular/Horizontal Simplified single-serving prepackaged

Use for single-serving products only when Standard/Vertical Simplified single-serving prepackaged will not fit. Note: These labels are not available for products that require infant labels.

Canadian Linear Simplified single-serving prepackaged

Use for single-serving products only when Standard/Vertical Simplified single-serving prepackaged and Tabular/Horizontal Simplified single-serving prepackaged will not fit. Note: These labels are not available for products that require infant labels.

Canadian Dual Format – Different Amounts of Food  

You can use the Dual Format – Different Amounts of Food label to provide nutrition information for a food in more than one amount. For instance, foods may have different uses and be consumed in different amounts, or be shown in different units of measure. This label will show the quantitative measures for the primary serving of food and only Calories plus %DV for the secondary serving amount.

Advanced Labels

Canadian Aggregate - Different Kinds of food

The Aggregate Label is used when individual items are packaged together (a variety pack of breakfast cereals, for example). Information for each item is listed in a separate column. 

Canadian Aggregate - Different Amounts of food

Use the Aggregate - Different Amounts of Food label to provide full nutrition information for a food in more than one amount. For instance, foods may have different uses and be consumed in different amounts, or be shown in different units of measure. This label will show the quantitative measures for the primary and secondary serving amounts of food plus the %DV for both.

Canadian Dual Format – Foods Requiring Preparation

Use this when the food requires further preparation by the consumer. One column lists information for the product as is, the other for the food as prepared. 

Canadian Dual Format – Different Amounts of Food  

You can use the Dual Format – Different Amounts of Food label to provide nutrition information for a food in more than one amount. For instance, foods may have different uses and be consumed in different amounts, or be shown in different units of measure.

To view a Nutrition Facts panel for any Recipe, click the View Label button under the Recipe tab on the Ribbon to bring up the default label. Under Edit Label you can then choose one of the following label types to view. 

This resource from the CFIA will help you decide which label to use.