Simplifying regulations and allowing for greater innovation in Canada's beer industry

...the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced that the government has modernized Canada's beer standards...

This enables Canada's beer industry to create new and innovative products and gives consumers more variety in their choices when it comes to beer. It also provides clarity on what constitutes standardized beer. Brewers will be able to develop new products by using new ingredients and flavouring preparations while maintaining the integrity of beer.

In addition, under the amended regulations, beer labels must declare food allergens, gluten sources, or added sulphites. This will help Canadians with food allergies, celiac disease, or food sensitivities make more informed choices...

The changes to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) ... will be applied by December 14, 2022. Until that date, Canadian brewers and beer importers must follow either the previous or the new requirements.

This was excerpted from 1 May 2019 news release by Canadian Food Inspection Agency.