Canada Consults on Redefining 'Milk Ingredients' and 'Modified Milk Ingredients' for Food Labeling

On August 22, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched a 60-day consultation on proposed amendments to the Common Names for Ingredients and Components document. The proposed changes aim to clarify the definitions and usage of the collective common names "milk ingredients" and "modified milk ingredients" in the ingredient lists of prepackaged foods. The consultation period will close on October 21, 2025.

The proposal seeks to address industry feedback that the current definitions are ambiguous and that the term "modified milk ingredients" does not accurately describe the components it covers. The amendments are intended to help companies apply these common names more consistently and provide consumers with clearer information.