Allergic Disease - Probiotics

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• Fr: Lignes directrices - Utilisation de microorganismes probiotiques dans les aliments (Guidance Document - The Use of Probiotic Micoorganisms in Food)

  Last Reviewed: 2019-06-19 – Manual/Guide

  The purpose of this French document by Health Canada is to clarify the acceptable use of health claims about microorganisms represented as probiotics on food labels and in advertising. It also provides guidance on the safety, quality (stability) and labelling aspects of food products containing probiotic microorganisms.

  Target Audience: Professional

• Guidance Document - The Use of Probiotic Microorganisms in Food

  Last Reviewed: 2019-06-19 – Manual/Guide

  The purpose of this Health Canada document is to clarify the acceptable use of health claims about microorganisms represented as probiotics on food labels and in advertising. It also provides guidance on the safety, quality (stability) and labelling aspects of food products containing probiotic microorganisms.

  Target Audience: Professional