... and what justice can there BE in the world until we see WHEAT FREE SHREDDED WHEAT.sprague11 wrote:I really wish Jif and Kraft would put labels on their peanut butter to protect the kids with peanut allergies
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Since it is all about allergies I think that all public parks and gardens in Canada should have signs at their entrances that say "May Contain Pollen" for that matter maybe Red Lobster, the restaurant chain with teh giant Lobster on the sign should have another sign on the door that says "caution, may contain shellfish".sprague11 wrote:I really wish Jif and Kraft would put labels on their peanut butter to protect the kids with peanut allergies
Well, looks like the lobbying worked...
Beer industry's lobbying effort shelves new labelling laws
By Sarah Schmidt, Postmedia News February 2, 2011
OTTAWA — New labelling rules to protect Canadians with food allergies likely will be delayed many months after a last-ditch lobbying campaign by the beer industry sought to scale back the plans, Health Canada has confirmed.
The final regulations — requiring companies to identify ingredients and alert consumers if a food or beverage contains a known allergen, such as nuts, milk or sulphites — were set to be published this month following lengthy consultations with health and industry groups.
But they were pulled at the last minute, and an exemption for brewers is now under consideration.
Full story: http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Bee ... story.html
Beer industry's lobbying effort shelves new labelling laws
By Sarah Schmidt, Postmedia News February 2, 2011
OTTAWA — New labelling rules to protect Canadians with food allergies likely will be delayed many months after a last-ditch lobbying campaign by the beer industry sought to scale back the plans, Health Canada has confirmed.
The final regulations — requiring companies to identify ingredients and alert consumers if a food or beverage contains a known allergen, such as nuts, milk or sulphites — were set to be published this month following lengthy consultations with health and industry groups.
But they were pulled at the last minute, and an exemption for brewers is now under consideration.
Full story: http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Bee ... story.html
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Beer companies get extension on federal food-labelling rules
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail Update
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 12:03PM EST
The federal government has given the beer industry at least a temporary exemption from new labelling requirements that will make it easier for people with food allergies and celiac disease to find out what is in the products they put in their mouths.
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq told a news conference that the bulk of new regulations to make food labels easier to read would be published Monday, while any additional amendments dealing with the labelling of beer will be dealt with once further consultations and discussions can be held.
full story: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/pol ... le1906173/
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail Update
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 12:03PM EST
The federal government has given the beer industry at least a temporary exemption from new labelling requirements that will make it easier for people with food allergies and celiac disease to find out what is in the products they put in their mouths.
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq told a news conference that the bulk of new regulations to make food labels easier to read would be published Monday, while any additional amendments dealing with the labelling of beer will be dealt with once further consultations and discussions can be held.
full story: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/pol ... le1906173/
In terms of allergies, I think it's totally unnecessary because anyone 19+ would know 99% of beers have gluten. On the other hand as pointed out in the comments in the GaM article, the line "Everyone knows what's in beer" is BS for most of the large brewers. I think they'd be worried to have to label that they use adjuvents and preservatives etc. Then again, maybe most macro drinkers wouldn't care.
There's nothing wrong with a phase-in time for the companies who are currently using printed bottles. Especially if they just have to add the ingredients to the packaging and all new bottles have the list. The Steamwhistle bottles must have an average life of only 2-3 years.
There's nothing wrong with a phase-in time for the companies who are currently using printed bottles. Especially if they just have to add the ingredients to the packaging and all new bottles have the list. The Steamwhistle bottles must have an average life of only 2-3 years.