The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has begun a 90-day consultation on how to label and represent plant-based egg alternatives.
“In Canada, all information on food labels or in advertisements must be truthful and not misleading. Clear guidance will help industry comply with the legislation and support consistency in how these foods are promoted,” the CFIA said in a news release today.
Plant-based egg alternatives may simulate eggs or egg-based foods or replace them in baking or cooking. They’re often legume-based, such as popular brand JUST Egg, which is made from mung beans.
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The CFIA said it’s working to develop clear guidance on how to label and represent these products. For instance, how to differentiate them from egg products and how labeling components should be combined in ways that won’t mislead.
The CFIA said it would like to know if the proposed guidance gives food businesses all the information they need to comply with the legislation. While the proposed guidance is for industry, they’d also like to hear from consumers and other organizations.
The deadline for feedback is October 28, 2024.
