Nutrifacts Graphics performs Package Review on package designs intended for the Canadian market. Package Review is a process which results in written reports that address the aspects of package design that must be amended in order to be compliant with Canadian regulations, and guidelines.
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Review |
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- Common Name
- Net Quantity
- Ingredients
- Durable Life (Guidance)
- Allergens (Guidance)
- Barcode Review
- Available Display Surface Report
- Notes/Citations
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Design Changes Summary |
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Print-Ready Nutrition Facts Table (NFT) with Potential Nutrient Content Claims (non-relative claims) |
The Review document details the aspects of the package that were checked, and for each, explains non-compliant issues. The Review includes citations referencing the Canadian Food & Drug Regulations, and the Canadian Packaging and Labelling Regulations.
The Design Changes Summary shows these non-compliant issues in a form easily processed by a graphic design professional.
The NFT provided is typeset according to Schedule L of the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations. The NFT EPS/PDF/BMP created is selected from among the permitted formats shown in the Available Display Surface Report provided.
The Barcode Review notes aspects of the barcode that should be corrected.
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a detailed list of materials that must be supplied by the client
a quotation approved by the consultant assigned to the project
a collection of Review documents that deliver structure, consistency, and clarity across all Package Reviews
print-ready NFT(s)
provide the consultant checklists and resources that ensures thoroughness and accuracy across
all Package Reviews
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This service complements Barcode Graphics’ line of Nutrition services. Barcode Graphics also supplies EPS/PDF barcode masters, barcoded labels, barcode verifiers, scanners and consulting services. To get more information on these and other services provided by Barcode Graphics, contact us at 800-263-3669.
