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Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling & Supplemented Foods Workshop – Halifax, NS

  • English Only
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Dr William Yan

Dr. William Yan

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Former Executive at Health Canada’s Food Directorate

Dr. William Yan obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees in Microbiology and Ph.D. degree in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the University of Alberta. He completed his post-doctoral training at Tufts University Medical School in Boston, MA before beginning his career in Health Canada’s Food Directorate as a Research Scientist in 1995.

Between 1999 and 2009, he was Head of the Office of Biotechnology, Chief of the Evaluation Division in the Bureau of Microbial Hazards, and Director of the Health Effects Division at the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. In 2010, Dr. Yan was appointed Director of the Bureau of Nutritional Sciences in the Food Directorate. Over a 10 year tenure, he led several high profile ministerial priorities under the Healthy Eating Strategy: the amendment of the nutrition labelling regulations; the prohibition of partially hydrogenated oils; sodium reduction, and the development of the front-of-package nutrition labelling regulations.

He also led the work in developing a regulatory framework for products in the Food/Natural Health Products interface resulting in the publication of the new Supplemented Foods Regulation in July 2022. After his retirement from Health Canada in 2022, Dr. Yan is currently a CNS-SCN Fellow of the Canadian Nutrition Society and teaches undergraduate and post-graduate programs at the University of Ottawa.

About this event


Why You Should Attend:

Whether you are far along in the labelling process or just beginning, this workshop is for you. By January 1, 2026, the Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling and Supplemented Foods Regulations will be fully in effect.

Many food and beverage pre-packaged products are implicated, are you ready?

What You’ll Experience:

Morning Session – Expert Insights

  • FOP Labelling: Symbols, thresholds, exemptions, design.
  • Supplemented Foods: Definitions, classifications,
    and labelling.

Afternoon Session – Practical Applications

  • Group case studies and mock product exercises.
  • Peer discussions and expert feedback.

Who Should Attend:

Professionals in:

  • Food & Beverage Manufacturers
  • Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • R&D
  • Product Development
  • Importing & Distribution
  • Packaging
  • Compliance
  • Marketing
  • Consulting
  • Food Inspection

In Partnership With:

In Person Workshop 1 Pager Halifax
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At this event, you'll learn:

  • Understand key compliance requirements and regulatory thresholds
  • Gain practical tools to apply in product development, quality assurance, and marketing
  • Work hands-on with real product scenarios and industry tools
  • Ask your questions directly to a leading regulatory expert
  • Walk away confident and informed, with a certificate of attendance, templates and a workbook you can use immediately

Event Details

  • English Only
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Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling & Supplemented Foods Workshop – Halifax, NS Agenda

Halifax, NS

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September 19, 2025 9:00 am

9:00 AM Morning Session - Expert Insights

  • FOP Labelling: Symbols, thresholds, exemptions, design
  • Supplemented Foods: Definitions, classifications, and labelling
Afternoon Session - Practical Applications

  • Group case studies and mock product exercises
  • Peer discussions and expert feedback
4:00 PM Conclusion

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