The Fundamentals of Canadian Food Labeling
Course details
Self-Paced eLearning
249.00
2 Hours
Dodi Hanes
This course provides an overview of the regulatory framework and key labeling requirements that apply to food products in Canada.
Participants will explore key Canadian food labeling laws and requirements, including considerations across different product types and labeling scenarios. The course also examines key differences between Canadian and U.S. requirements and explains how to support compliance when bringing food products to market.
Benefits and Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the requirements for basic food labeling in Canada
- Differentiate between mandatory and voluntary labeling requirements
- Identify specialized food categories that have additional labeling requirements in Canada
- Compare key differences between Canadian and U.S. food labeling requirement
Agenda
- History of Canadian Food Labeling Laws
- Regulations Governing Food Labeling in Canada
- Mandatory Food Labeling Elements
- Voluntary Labeling Requirements
- U.S. and Health Canada Labeling Differences
- Labeling Requirements for Specialized Foods
- Specialized Packaging Requirements
Who Should Attend?
- Regulatory and compliance professionals
- Quality assurance professionals
- Product development professionals
- Sales professionals
- Professionals involved in bringing food products to the Canadian market
Registration and Payment
To register for this course, please visit our training portal.
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Director, Technical Services
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
Meet the Instructor
Dodi Hanes
Dodi Hanes joined IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group in 2026 as Director of Technical Services, bringing over 25 years of experience in quality systems, regulatory affairs, and technical services across the food, beverage, and medical device industries.
Prior to joining IEH, Ms. Hanes was at Merieux NutriSciences, where she drove business development, managed regulatory compliance for food and dietary supplements, and led global expert services teams focused on quality systems development.
She has also held leadership roles at major manufacturers including Cott Beverages and Ethox Corporation, where she managed technical services, supplier compliance, and quality systems.
Her experience includes FDA and CFIA labeling compliance, development and maintenance of product technical specifications, coordination of supplier and co-manufacturer approvals, and implementation of change control and risk assessment processes for new ingredients and formulations.
Ms. Hanes has led onsite audits of co-manufacturers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and suppliers, and has overseen third-party certifications including Organic, Kosher, and Non-GMO. She has also implemented process improvements that strengthened compliance while improving operational efficiency.
Her background in both startup environments and large-scale manufacturing operations enables her to quickly adapt, troubleshoot complex quality challenges, and collaborate effectively across R&D, operations, laboratories, and external partners.