Probiotic and Prebiotics
Global guidelines for professionals from the World Gastroenterology Organisation about pre- and probiotics and health.
2023-10-16 –
Topic Overview
Guidance Document - The Use of Probiotic Microorganisms in Food
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.
2019-06-19 –
Manual/Guide
Monograph: Probiotics
Health Canada’s product monograph on Probiotics. Information on use, dose and risks is provided.
2023-01-27 –
Handout
Probiotics – Professional Version
Information for health professionals from the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), National Institutes of Health about taking probiotic supplements.
2023-11-03 –
Handout
Health Claims
This Health Canada resource provides information on health claims including questions and answers, relevant regulations and guidelines and resources such as the classification of products at the food-natural health product interface, consultation on current framework for health claims, guidance document for preparing submission for food health claims and probiotic claims.
2016-05-20 –
Topic Overview