Canada: Canada Consults on Restricting Food Advertising to Children

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Canada: Canada Consults on Restricting Food Advertising to Children

Health Canada opened a public consultation period on the federal department’s intent to restrict advertising to children of foods with high content of sodium, sugars or saturated fats. The proposed policy could target advertising through various media platforms and settings. Interested stakeholders may provide comments until June 12, 2023.

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