Government proposes allergen labelling for mustard

Sept. 24, 2009, OTTAWA – Health Canada has said it is developing new allergen labeling
regulations, adding mustard as a priority allergen under proposals
released by the agency on Monday.

Sept. 24, 2009, OTTAWA – Health Canada has said it is developing new allergen labeling
regulations, adding mustard as a priority allergen under proposals
released by the agency on Monday.

Health Canada said the change in labeling regulation comes as a result
of comments from the public, as well as discussions with the food
industry and health groups – but onion and garlic will not require
labeling despite some calls for such a move, it said. | READ MORE