Supplemented foods: Share information about supplemented foods
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Sharing information about supplemented foods
We want to increase consumers’ awareness of supplemented foods and their labels to support their ability to:
- understand what supplemented foods are
- distinguish them from other foods and natural health products
- interpret the cautions appropriately
This will allow them to make informed food choices for themselves and their families.
While everyone will benefit from the messages, our focus is on those most at risk, as identified in the cautionary statements, including:
- those under the age of 14
- those sensitive to caffeine
- those who are pregnant and breastfeeding
- those who consume supplements and supplemented foods
Health professionals, industry and consumers can help raise awareness about supplemented foods and their labels. Please share this information with your networks and colleagues to increase the reach.
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Awareness messages
Copy and paste these messages and share them with your networks.
Messages about supplemented foods
- Supplemented foods or drinks contain 1 or more supplemental ingredients. Examples of supplemented foods and drinks include:
- drinks with added caffeine (for example, caffeinated energy drinks)
- drinks with added vitamins and minerals
- bars with added vitamins and minerals
- Supplemented foods or drinks contain 1 or more supplemental ingredients. Examples of supplemental ingredients include:
- vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin B6
- minerals such as calcium and magnesium
- amino acids (which are used to make protein) such as L-leucine, glycine and taurine
- caffeine
Messages about supplemented food labels that can help people in Canada recognize and distinguish supplemented foods from other foods and products
- All supplemented foods will show a supplemented food facts table instead of a nutrition facts table. The supplemented food facts table contains the same information as the nutrition facts table, with the following differences:
- a new title: Supplemented Food Facts
- a new ‘Supplemented with’ section that lists all the supplemental ingredients in the food
- Some supplemented foods contain supplemental ingredients that could pose a risk to health if:
- consumed in excess by the general population
- consumed by people who are:
- under the age of 14
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- sensitive to caffeine
- Some supplemented foods will carry a caution identifier on the front of the label. That means there’s a caution box somewhere else on the label. When you see this identifier, find the caution box to help decide if the food is right for you.
- Some supplemented foods must carry a caution box on the back or the side of the package because of the type or amount of supplemental ingredient in that food. Look for the word ‘caution’ and read the box to help decide if the food is right for you.
- The caution box could tell you who the food is not recommended for. Find out if it applies to you.
- The caution box could tell you to limit how much you eat or drink of the supplemented food so that you don’t have too much of any of the supplemental ingredient(s) in the food.
- The caution box could tell you not to eat or drink the supplemented food with other products so that you don't have too much of the same supplemental ingredients.
Message about the supplemented foods regulations that protect the health and safety of the people in Canada
- Health Canada published regulations for supplemented foods in July 2022. Health Canada now requires manufacturers to show specific labels on supplemented foods to help you make informed health decisions. You may have already seen these new labels. As of January 1st, 2026, all supplemented foods must have them.
Social media posts
You can share these posts through your social media channels.
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| X (formerly Twitter) | #SupplementedFoods are foods or drinks with one or more supplemental ingredients added to them, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and caffeine. Examples include caffeinated energy drinks and bars with added vitamins. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
| X (formerly Twitter) | Did you know that a new caution identifier will appear on some foods or drinks you may have already been consuming? Learn if these #SupplementedFoods are right for you. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods #ReadTheLabel |
| X (formerly Twitter) | Some #SupplementedFoods, such as caffeinated energy drinks, are not recommended for those under the age of 14 because of the type or amount of supplemental ingredients. Make sure to #ReadTheLabel to make an informed choice. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
| X (formerly Twitter) | A new caution identifier is starting to appear on some #SupplementedFoods. Read the label to see if some cautions (such as "not recommended for those under 14 years old") apply to your child. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods #NutritionLabelling |
| X (formerly Twitter) | The new supplemented food caution identifier alerts consumers to review cautions on the back or side of a supplemented food or beverage. Make sure to read the label when shopping for your family. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods #SupplementedFoods |
| X (formerly Twitter) | #SupplementedFoods have specific labelling requirements. Make sure to read the label when shopping for foods to make informed choices for you and your family. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
Supplemented foods, like caffeinated energy drinks or bars with added vitamins and minerals, are foods or drinks with one or more supplemental ingredients. You will start seeing a new supplemented food facts table on their labels that includes a 'Supplemented with' section listing all the supplemental ingredients. Learn more about supplemented foods and their new labels. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
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Supplemented foods are foods or drinks with one or more supplemental ingredients. Examples include caffeinated energy drinks and bars with added vitamins. You will start seeing a new supplemented food facts table instead of a nutrition facts table on these foods. Learn more about these new labels. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
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Some supplemented foods, such as caffeinated energy drinks, are not recommended for those under the age of 14. Learn more about supplemented food labels to make informed food choices for your family. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
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A new caution identifier is starting to appear on some supplemented foods. It alerts you to read the cautions like "not recommended for those under 14 years old." This is because some of these foods contain supplemental ingredients, such as caffeine, vitamins or minerals, that are not suitable for that age group. Make sure to read the label to make informed food choices for your family. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
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Attention parents and caregivers! Are your kids consuming supplemented foods, such as caffeinated energy drinks? These drinks are not recommended for those under the age of 14 because of the type or amount of supplemental ingredients in them. Learn more about supplemented food labels to make informed food choices for your family. Canada.ca/SupplementedFoods |
Imagery for your posts
You can use the images to go along with the social media posts or with information on your website, social media accounts, newsletters or anywhere else you see fit.
Supplemented Foods Figure 1 - Text description
A close-up of a grocery cart with a blurred background. Image text reads: Read the label.
Supplemented Foods Figure 2 - Text description
A child smiles in the seat of a grocery cart. Image text reads: Look for new labelling on supplemented foods!
Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Figure 1 - Text description
The front panel of a caffeinated energy drink can with a close-up of the supplemented food caution identifier. Image text reads ‘New labelling for supplemented foods!’
Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Figure 2 - Text description
The front panel of a caffeinated energy drink can with a close-up of the supplemented food caution identifier. Image text reads ‘Learn more about the new caution identifier on some supplemented foods.’
Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Figure 3 - Text description
The front panel of a bottle with the supplemented food caution identifier. Zoom-in on the caution identifier. Image text reads: Learn more about the new caution identifier on some supplemented foods.
Supplemented Food Caution Identifier Figure 4 - Text description
A child smiles in the seat of a grocery cart. Image text reads: Read the label when you see the caution identifier.
Supplemented Food Facts Table Figure 1 - Text description
The back panel of a caffeinated energy drink can with a close-up of the supplemented food facts table. Image text reads ‘New labelling for supplemented foods!’
Supplemented Food Facts Table Figure 2 - Text description
The back panel of a caffeinated energy drink can with a close-up on the supplemented food facts table. Image text reads ‘Learn more about the new supplemented food facts table’.
Supplemented Food Facts Table Figure 3 - Text description
The front and back panels of a green tea bottle. The supplemented food facts table on the back panel is surrounded by a green box with two arrows on its right, 1 pointing to the top part of the table and the other to the ‘supplemented with’ section. Image text reads ‘Learn more about the new supplemented food facts table’.
Caution Box Figure 1 - Text description
The back panel of a caffeinated energy drink can with a close-up of the caution box. Image text reads ‘New labelling for supplemented foods!’
Other resources
You may find it useful to refer your audience to blogs on the supplemented foods regulations or on the research behind the new labelling approach.
How to get involved
There are several ways to get involved:
- Share the information on this page with your networks.
- Follow Health Canada on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments, please send an e-mail to supplementedfoods-alimentssupplementes@hc-sc.gc.ca with the subject line SF Awareness.
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