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Item Level Nutrition Attributes

Guide

ECCnet Item Certification

Release 2.1

Item Level Nutrition Attributes Guide

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Contents

About ECCnet Item Certification..................................................................................................... 4

About this document ....................................................................................................................... 4

Language ..................................................................................................................................4

Organization of this document..................................................................................................4

Product Details ................................................................................................................................ 5

Nutrition Facts ................................................................................................................................. 8

Core Attributes .............................................................................................................................8

Optional Additional Attributes.....................................................................................................11

Ingredients .................................................................................................................................... 22

Allergens & Gluten Sources.......................................................................................................... 23

Product Certifications .................................................................................................................... 28

Product Claims .............................................................................................................................. 31

Marketing Information Claims ....................................................................................................31

Allergen Claims (Free From)......................................................................................................36

Composition Claims ...................................................................................................................38

Appendix A: Attribute Options ...................................................................................................... 40

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About ECCnet Item Certification

ECCnet Item Certification is an online, central source of accurate and trusted product-related

nutrition data and images. This information is certified by brand owners and then made

available to trading partners using a publication and subscription process consistent with the

trading partner experience in ECCnet Registry, Canada’s national product registry.

The purpose of ECCnet Item Certification is to enable business to manage their brand by

sharing authorized product nutrition data and images.

This service provides a true source of accurate nutrition data. Brand owners use this service to

certify product data as it relates to the latest version of their products. Many products have

multiple versions, with varying ingredients, allergens, or nutrition components. This service

makes it possible to publish and access the latest marketing and nutrition information.

About this document

This document provides a list of all data attributes in ECCnet Item Certification and describes

how to enter your product’s information related to the following:

Product Details

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

Allergens

Product Certifications

Product Claims

Language

For the Canadian market you should enter product information in both the English and French

languages.

Organization of this document

Each chapter in this document is specific to an individual form in ECCnet Item Certification.

Each attribute within each section lists the description, field information and the equivalent

ECCnet Registry attribute name. As well, a column indicates those Item Certification attributes

that are aligned with ECCnet Registry.

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Product Details

The Details form in ECCnet Item Certification displays the core details to describe a product.

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field Information ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

GTIN The Barcode or Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) identifies a product's UPC/SCC-14 or EAN number.

View-Only GTIN

GLN Unique Global Location Number (GLN) identifying the brand owner.

View-Only GLN

Status State of the product in the Item Certification process. Status does include: Verified, Verified-Rejected, Reviewed, Certified, Rejected.

View-Only N/A

System Version Date product loaded into ECCnet Item Certification. View-Only N/A

Brand Owner Version Code

If there are multiple versions of the same product, this value helps distinguish between versions. (Provided by Brand Owner)

Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field, 80 characters limit.

Brand Owner Version

Code

Name (English) Product name in English. Editable*, Mandatory, Free-Form Text field, 80 characters limit.

Short Description (English)

Name (French) Product name in French. Editable*, Mandatory, Free-Form Text field, 80 characters limit.

Short Description (French)

Package Size Specifies quantity of product inside the package. View-Only I&V Package Size

Brand Name (English) Vendor’s trade name in English that appears on the consumer package.

Editable*, Mandatory, Free-Form Text field

Brand Name (English)

Brand Name (French) Vendor’s trade name in French that appears on the Editable*, Mandatory, Brand Name (French)

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Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

consumer package. Free-Form Text field

Global Product Classification Code (GPC)

Unique eight-digit code used to group products globally by category.

Editable*, Mandatory, Numeric field with 8 character limit

GPC Code

GPC Description Text description of the specified GPC code. View-only field populated based on GPC Code

N/A

Segment Industry segmentation or vertical. For example Dairy, Beverages or Tobacco.

View-only field populated based on GPC Code

N/A

Family Broad division of a segment. For example Milk, Cheese and Eggs are families within the Dairy segment.


N/A

Class A group of similar families. For example Milk and Milk Substitutes.


N/A

Name of Brand Owner Brand owner name. View-Only ECCnet Catalogue Owner

Name

Name of Manufacturer Manufacturer name. Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field

Name of Manufacturer

Country of Origin Country of manufacture, production or growth. Where an article or product comes from.

Editable*, Optional, Drop Down list

Country of Origin

Product URL English Global Internet address for English documentation and other resources provided by the brand owner.

Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field

Product URL English

Product URL French Global Internet address for French documentation and other resources provided by the brand owner.

Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field

Product URL French

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Product Details

Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

Discontinue Date Date product became unavailable for ordering. Product is discontinued as of the date specified.

Editable*, Optional,

Date Field

Discontinue Date

Archive State Identifies a products Archive status. View-only field if

unarchived/Editable if

archived, Optional

N/A

Date Image Processed Imaging and Validation date (ECCnet I&V Services) View-Only I&V Date imaged

Loading Option Identification of user's loading option for ECCnet Item Certification (ECCnet Registry or I&V).

View-Only N/A

Date Updated Date product was last updated. View-Only N/A

Updated By Login ID of the user who last updated this product. View-Only N/A

* If the field value flows from ECCnet Registry, this value is not editable. If product data flows from the Imaging and Validation

process, this value is editable.



Nutrition Facts

The Nutrition Facts tab displays the product’s nutrition attributes. The values in these fields should be the same as the values in the

Nutrition Facts panel image. The following are nutrition attributes for products within ECCnet Item Certification.

Core Attributes

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Serving Size (EN) Defines the typical serving size for the product in English.

Editable*, Mandatory, Free-Form Text field

Serving Size Description

– English

OR**

Calculation Size – English

concatenated with

Calculation Size UOM -

English

Serving Size (FR) Defines the typical serving size for the product

in French.

Editable*,

Mandatory, Free-

Form Text field

Serving Size Description

– English

OR**

Calculation Size – French

concatenated with

Calculation Size UOM -

French

Calories Calories for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.

Editable*, Mandatory, Numeric field

Calories

Fat Total Fat in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Total Fat


Nutrition Facts

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Fat %DV Total Fat % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Total Fat %DV/RDI

Saturated Fat Saturated Fat in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Saturated Fat

Trans Fat Transfatty Acids in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Transfatty Acids

Saturated & Trans Fat %DV

The %DV includes both Saturated and Transfatty Acids.


Saturated & Trans Fat % DV

Cholesterol Cholesterol in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Cholesterol

Cholesterol %DV Cholesterol % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.

Editable*, Optional, Numeric field

Cholesterol %DV/RDI

Sodium Sodium in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Sodium

Sodium %DV Sodium % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Sodium %DV/RDI

Carbohydrate Carbohydrates in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Carbohydrate



Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Carbohydrate %DV Carbohydrates % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Carbohydrate % DV

Fibre Total dietary fibre in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Total Dietary Fibre

Fibre %DV Total Dietary Fiber % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Total Dietary Fibre % DV/RDI

Sugars Total Sugar in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Total Sugar

Protein Protein in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Protein

Vitamin A Total Vitamin A in units (RE - retinol equivalents) or Micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided. This is used for Canadian bound products only.


RE & µg Vitamin A

Vitamin A %DV Vitamin A % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Vitamin A % DV

Vitamin C Vitamin C in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Vitamin C

Vitamin C %DV Vitamin C % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.

Editable*, Mandatory,

Vitamin C %DV/RDI


Nutrition Facts

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Numeric field

Calcium Calcium in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Calcium

Calcium %DV Calcium % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Calcium %DV/RDI

Iron Iron in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Iron

Iron %DV Iron % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake Editable*, Mandatory, Numeric field

Iron %DV/RDI



** If ECCnet Registry value is not specified, the secondary attribute value is used.

Optional Additional Attributes

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Servings Per Container Number of servings per container. Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field

Servings Per Container

A-Beta Carotene A-Beta Carotene in milligrams or micrograms Editable, mg & µg A-Beta Carotene



Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

based on the nutritional serving size provided. Optional, Numeric field

Acesulfame-potassium Acesulfame-potassium in milligrams based on

the nutritional serving size provided.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Arachidonic Acid ARA A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that can

be synthesized from linoleic acid.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Ash Ash in grams for the product based on the

nutritional serving size provided.

=New attribute=

Editable*,

Optional,

Numeric field

g Ash

Aspartame An artificial non-nutritive sugar substitute. =New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Available Carbohydrate Available Carbohydrates in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Other Carbohydrates

Biotin Biotin in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.

Editable, Optional, Numeric field

mg & µg Biotin


Nutrition Facts

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Biotin %DV Biotin % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Biotin % DV/RDI

Calories from Fat Calories from Fat for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


Calories from Fat

Calories from Saturated + Trans

Calories from Saturated and Trans Fat for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


Calories from Saturated

and Trans Fat

Chloride Chloride in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Chloride

Chloride %DV Chloride % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Chloride % DV/RDI

Choline A water-soluble essential nutrient used in the

synthesis of constructional components in cell

membranes.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Chromium Chromium in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided


mg & µg Chromium

Chromium %DV Chromium % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Chromium % DV/RDI

Copper Copper in milligrams for the product based on Editable, mg Copper



Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

the nutritional serving size provided. Optional, Numeric field

Copper %DV Copper % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Copper % DV/RDI

Docosahexanoic Acid DHA An omega-3 fatty acid that is either

synthesized or obtained directly from fish oil

or maternal milk.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Energy Kcal Energy in kilocalories for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


Kcal N/A

Fluoride Fluoride in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Fluoride

Fluoride %DV Fluoride % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


N/A

Folate Folate in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


µg Folate

Folate %DV Folate % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Folate % DV/RDI

Galactooligosaccharides

GOS

A prebiotic that stimulates growth and/or

activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon.

=New attribute=

Editable,

g N/A - Future

Implementation


Nutrition Facts

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Optional,

Numeric field

Inositol A chemical compound sweetener with half the

sweetness of sugar.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Insoluble Fibre Insoluble Fibre in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Insoluble Fibre

Insoluble Fibre %DV Insoluble Fibre % Daily Value/Recommended

Daily Intake.

=New attribute=

Editable*,

Optional,

Numeric field

Insoluble Fibre % DV/RDI

Iodide Iodide in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


µg Iodine

Iodide %DV Iodide % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Iodine % DV/RDI

L-Carnitine A nutritional supplement in biologically active

form for generation of metabolic energy

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Linoleic acid A polyunsaturated fatty acid present as a

glyceride in linseed oil and other oils and

=New attribute= g N/A - Future



Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

essential in the human diet. Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

Implementation

Linolenic acid A polyunsaturated fatty acid (with one more

double bond than linoleic acid) present as a

glyceride in linseed and other oils and

essential in the human diet.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

g N/A - Future

Implementation

L-Methionine An alpha-amino acid found in eggs, fish, meats

and other sources.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Lutein A yellow pigment used as a natural colourant

(yellow) or as a dietary supplement to aid with

digestion.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Magnesium Magnesium in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Magnesium

Magnesium %DV Magnesium % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Magnesium % DV/RDI

Manganese Manganese in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Manganese


Nutrition Facts

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Manganese %DV Manganese % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Manganese %DV.RDI

Molybdenum Molybdenum in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided


µg Molybdenum

Molybdenum %DV Molybdenum % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Molybdenum

Monounsaturated Monounsaturated Fat in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

g Monounsaturated Fat

Niacin Niacin in milligrams for the product based on

the nutritional serving size provided.

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg Niacin-B3

Niacin %DV Niacin % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

Niacin % DV/RDI

Niacin Equiv Niacin Equiv for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg & NE Niacin Equivalent (NE)

Niacin Equiv %DV Niacin Equiv % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Niacin Equiv %DV/RDI

Nucleotides An organic molecule that is added to the =New attribute= mg N/A – Future



Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

product for flavour enhancement or other

reasons.

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

Implementation

Omega 3 Omega 3 for the product based on the

nutritional serving size provided.

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

g Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 6 Omega 6 for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Pantothenate Pantothenate in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Pantothenic Acid

Pantothenate %DV Pantothenate % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Pantothenic % DV/RDI

Phosphorus Phosphorus in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Phosphorous

Phosphorus %DV Phosphorus % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Phosphorous % DV/RDI

Polydextrose An indigestible synthetic polymer used to

increase non-dietary fibre content of food.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

g N/A – Future

Implementation


Nutrition Facts

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Polyunsaturated Polyunsaturated Fat in grams for the product

based on the nutritional serving size provided.

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

g Polyunsaturated Fat

Potassium Potassium in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Potassium

Potassium %DV Potassium % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Potassium % DV/RDI

Riboflavin Riboflavin in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Riboflavin-B2

Riboflavin %DV Riboflavin Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Riboflavin % DV/RDI

Selenium Selenium in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg & µg Selenium

Selenium %DV Selenium % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Selenium %DV/RDI

Soluble Fibre Soluble Fibre in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Soluble Fibre

Starch Total Starch in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.

Editable, Optional,

g Starch



Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Numeric field

Sucralose An artificial sweetener that is noncaloric. =New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Sugar Alcohol Sugar Alcohol in grams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


g Sugar Alcohol

Taurine An organic acid found naturally in seafood and

meat.

=New attribute=

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg N/A - Future

Implementation

Thiamine Thiamine in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Thiamin-B1

Thiamine %DV Thiamine % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Thiamin % DV/RDI

Vitamin A (IU) Vitamin A in IU for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


IU Vitamin A (IU)

Vitamin A (IU) %DV Vitamin A (IU) % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Vitamin A % DV/RDI

Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 in micrograms or milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving

Editable, Optional,

mg & µg Vitamin B12


Nutrition Facts

Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

size provided. Numeric field

Vitamin B12 %DV Vitamin B12 % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Vitamin B12 % DV/RDI

Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 %DV Vitamin B6 % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Vitamin B6 % DV/RDI

Vitamin D Vitamin D in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


µg Vitamin D

Vitamin D %DV Vitamin D % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Vitamin D % DV/RDI

Vitamin E Vitamin E in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.

Editable,

Optional,

Numeric field

mg Vitamin E

Vitamin E %DV Vitamin E Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake


Vitamin E % DV/RDI

Vitamin K Vitamin K in micrograms for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


µg Vitamin K

Vitamin K %DV Vitamin K % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Editable, Vitamin K % DV/RDI



Item Certification

Attribute Name

Description Field

Information

Unit of

Measure

ECCnet Registry

Attribute Name

Intake. Optional, Numeric field

Zinc Zinc in milligrams for the product based on the nutritional serving size provided.


mg Zinc

Zinc %DV Zinc % Daily Value/Recommended Daily Intake.


Zinc % DV/RDI



Ingredients

The Ingredients form displays a text version and an image of the product’s Ingredients panel as it appears on the package.

Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

Ingredients (English) The ingredients list (in English) as it appears on the

product packaging to comply with Canadian

Legislation and regulations for Food Products.


Free-Form Text field

Ingredients English

Ingredients (French) The ingredients list (in French) as it appears on the

product packaging to comply with Canadian

Legislation and regulations for Food Products.


Free-Form Text field

Ingredients French




Allergens & Gluten Sources


The Allergens form in ECCnet Item Certification displays a list of allergens and gluten sources. Allergens & Gluten Sources should

be declared appropriately, based on Health Canada guidelines for on-package declaration. The level of containment selections are:

Contains: Intentionally included in the product.

May Contain: The substance is not intentionally included, but due to shared production facilities or other reasons, the product

may contain the substance.

Note: Products with existing Allergen values of “No” and “Yes” in ECCnet Registry will not map to Item Certification.

Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

Peanuts Indicates presence of the Allergen - Peanuts Editable*, Optional,

Checkbox

Allergen - Peanuts

Tree Nuts Indicates presence of the Allergen - Tree Nuts =New attribute=

Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Tree Nuts

- Almonds Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Almonds Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Almonds

- Brazil Nuts Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Brazil Nuts Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Brazil Nuts

- Cashews Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Cashews Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Cashews

- Hazelnuts Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Hazelnuts Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Hazelnuts

- Macadamia Nuts Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Macadamia Nuts


Allergen - Macadamia Nuts

- Pecans Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Pecans Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Pecans



Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

- Pine Nuts Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Pine Nuts Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Pine Nuts

- Pistachios Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Pistachios Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Pistachios

- Walnuts Indicates presence of the Tree Nut - Walnuts Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Walnuts

- Tree Nuts - Other Indicating the level of containment of other Tree Nuts allergens not listed as part of the nine tree nuts allergens specified by Health Canada.

=New attribute=


Allergen -Tree Nuts - Other

- Tree Nuts - Other – English

Free text field to indicate in English any additional name(s) of the Tree Nut Allergen(s).

=New attribute=


Allergen -Tree Nuts – Other – English

- Tree Nuts - Other – French

Free text field to indicate in French any additional name(s) of the Tree Nut Allergen(s).

=New attribute=


Allergen -Tree Nuts – Other – French

Sesame Seeds Indicates presence of the Allergen - Sesame Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Sesame

Milk Indicates presence of the Allergen - Milk Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Milk

Eggs Indicates presence of the Allergen - Eggs Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Eggs

Fish Indicates presence of the Allergen - Fish Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Fish

- Fish Type Describe the type of fish or common name, example salmon

=New attribute=


Allergen-Fish Type



Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

For a list of selection options, see Fish Type in Appendix A.

Drop-down list

- Fish Type: Other – English

Specify in English the type of Fish if not available in the list of options

=New attribute=

Editable*, Dependant, Free-Form Text field, 70 characters limit.

Allergen-Fish Type: Other - English

- Fish Type: Other - French

Specify in French the type of Fish if not available in the list of options

=New attribute=


Allergen-Fish Type: Other - French

Shellfish Indicates presence of the Allergen - Shellfish Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Shellfish

- Shellfish Type Describes the type of Shellfish, example shrimp.

For a list of selection options, see Shellfish Type in Appendix A.

=New attribute=


Drop-down list

Allergen-Shellfish Type

- Shellfish: Other – English Specifies in English the type of Shellfish if not available in the list of options.

=New attribute=


Allergen-Shellfish Type: Other – English

- Shellfish: Other - French Specifies in French the type of Shellfish if not available in the list of options.

=New attribute=


Allergen-Shellfish Type: Other - French

Crustacean Indicates presence of the Allergen - Crustacean Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Crustacean

- Crustacean Type Describe the type of Crustacean, example clam. =New attribute= Allergen-Crustacean Type



Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

For a list of selection options, see Crustacean Type in Appendix A.


Drop-down list

- Crustacean: Other – English

Specify in English the type of Crustacean if not available in the list of options

=New attribute=


Allergen-Crustacean Type: Other – English

- Crustacean: Other - French

Specify in French the type of Crustacean if not available in the list of options

=New attribute=


Allergen-Crustacean Type: Other - French

Soy Indicates presence of the Allergen - Soy Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Soy

Added Sulphites Indicates presence of the Allergen - Sulphites Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Sulphites

Mustard Indicates presence of the Allergen - Mustard Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen - Mustard

Gluten Indicates presence of the Allergen - Gluten =New attribute=


Allergen - Gluten

- Wheat Indicates presence of the Allergen - Wheat Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen – Wheat

- Barley Indicates presence of the Gluten Source - Barley Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen-Gluten Barley

- Oats Indicates presence of the Gluten Source - Oat Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen-Gluten Oat



Item Certification

Attribute Name


Attribute Name

- Rye Indicates presence of the Gluten Source - Rye Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen-Gluten Rye

- Triticale Indicates presence of the Gluten Source - Triticale Editable*, Optional, Checkbox

Allergen-Gluten Triticale

- Gluten - Other Indicating the level of containment of other Gluten allergens not listed as part of the five gluten allergens specified by Health Canada.

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Allergen - Gluten Other

- Gluten: Other – English Free text field to indicate in English any additional name(s) of other gluten Allergen(s)

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Allergen-Gluten Other - English

- Gluten: Other - French Free text field to indicate in French any additional name(s) of other gluten Allergen(s)

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Allergen-Gluten Other - French






Item Certification Attribute Name

Description Field Information ECCnet Registry Attribute Name

Is this product Kosher? Specifies whether the product is classified as Kosher or not.

For a list of options, see Is this product Kosher? in Appendix A.

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Editable*, Mandatory, Drop Down field

Kosher Classification

Kosher Organization The name of the certifying organization for Kosher products.


Kosher Organization

Kosher Certification Number

The number assigned to the Kosher Certificate. Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field, 70 characters limit.

Kosher Cor#

Is this product Organic? Specifies whether a trade item or product is organic or not.

For a list of options, see Is this product Organic? in Appendix A.

Editable*, Mandatory, Drop Down field

Is this an Organic Product?

Organic Certification Body

The name of the government-accredited Organic Certification Body.


Organic Certification Body

Organic Certification Number

The number assigned to the Organic Certificate. Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field, 50 characters limit.

Organic Certification Number

Is this product Halal? Indicates if the product is Halal or not according to Islamic Law.

Editable*, Mandatory, Radio Button

Halal

Is this product ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship

Specifies whether the product is ASC Certified or not.

Editable*, Optional, Radio Button

"Aquaculture Stewardship Council





Council) certified? (ASC)" from "Certification Type" ECCnet Code List.

ASC Certification Body The name of the certifying organization for ASC products.

Editable, Optional, Free-Form Text field, 80 characters limit.

N/A

ASC Certification Number The number assigned to the ASC Certificate. Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field, 50 characters limit.

"Certification Number" of "Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)" code list value from "Certification Type" ECCnet Code List.

Is this product MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified?

Specifies whether the product is MSC Certified or not.

Editable*, Optional, Radio Button

"Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)" from "Certification Type" ECCnet Code List.

MSC Certification Body The name of the certifying organization for MSC products.

Editable, Optional, Free-Form Text field, 80 characters limit.

N/A

MSC Certification Number

The number assigned to the MSC Certificate. Editable*, Optional, Free-Form Text field, 50 characters limit.

"Certification Number" of "Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)" code list value from "Certification Type" ECCnet Code List.

Certification Type Specifies the type of marking that the trade item received recognition, endorsement, certification by following guidelines by the label issuing agency.

For a list of options, see Certification Type in Appendix A.

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Editable*, Optional, Drop-Down list

Certification Type





Certification Number The certificate number assigned to the Certification. =New attribute=


Certification Number


Product Claims

Product Claims

The Product Claims form displays the below listed optional input attributes in the following

categories:

Marketing Information Claims – With sub categories Nutrient Content, Vitamins, Minerals.

Allergen Claims (Free From) – Containing a list of foods and additives.

Composition Claims – With sub categories Non Addition, Composition, Product of

Canada.

Marketing Information Claims


Description ECCnet Registry Attribute Value or Attribute Name

Energy Energy claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Free of Energy Low in Energy Reduced in Energy Lower Energy Source of Energy More Energy Light in Energy

Combination of appropriate values from “Nutrients” code list & “Nutrient Claim Type Code” list.

Protein Protein claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Low in Protein Source of Protein Excellent Source of Protein More Protein


Fat Fat claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Free of Fat Low in Fat Reduced in Fat Lower in Fat 100% Fat Free No Added Fat Light in Fat






Lean Extra Lean

Saturated Fatty Acids

Saturated Fatty Acids claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Free of Saturated Fatty Acids Low in Saturated Fatty Acids Reduced in Saturated Fatty Acids Lower in Saturated Fatty Acids


Trans Fatty Acids Trans Fatty Acids claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Free of Trans Fatty Acids Reduced in Trans Fatty Acids Lower in trans fatty acids


Source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

An indicator to specify if product is a source of Omega 3 as printed on the package.


Source of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

An indicator to specify if product is a source of Omega 6 as printed on the package.


Cholesterol Cholesterol claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Free of Cholesterol Low in Cholesterol Reduced in Cholesterol Lower in Cholesterol


Sodium or Salt Sodium or Salt claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options:

Combination of appropriate values from “Nutrients” code list & “Nutrient


Product Claims



Free of Sodium or Salt Low in Sodium or Salt Reduced in Sodium or Salt Lower in Sodium or Salt No Added Sodium or Salt Lightly Salted

Claim Type Code” list.

Sodium or Salt - Other - English

Free text field to indicate in English Sodium or Salt claim if "Other" is indicated for Sodium or Salt. 250 character limit.


Sodium or Salt - Other - French

Free text field to indicate in French Sodium or Salt claim if "Other" is indicated for Sodium or Salt. 250 Character limit.


Potassium Potassium claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Source of Potassium Good source of potassium Excellent source of potassium


Carbohydrate and Sugars

Carbohydrate and sugars claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Free of Sugars Reduced in Sugars Lower in Sugars No Added Sugars Sweetened Unsweetened


Dietary Fibre Dietary Fibre claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines. Options: Source of Fibre High Source of Fibre Very High Source of Fibre






More Fibre

Lactose Free from Lactose. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.


Nutrient Claim: Other - English

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Free text field for any additional nutrient content claims in English.

Nutrient Content Claims - Nutrient Claim Other – English

Nutrient Claim: Other - French

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Free text field for any additional nutrient Content claims in French.

Nutrient Content Claims - Nutrient Claim Other – French

Vitamin Claims: Options: Contains/A source of High in/A good source of Very high in/Excellent source

Combination per Vitamin Claim Attribute of appropriate values from “Vitamins” code list & “Minerals & Vitamins Claim Type Code” list.

Vitamin A Vitamin A claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Vitamin D Vitamin D claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Vitamin E Vitamin E claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Vitamin C Vitamin C claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Thiamine Thiamine claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Riboflavin Riboflavin claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Niacin Niacin claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.


Product Claims



Folacin or folate Folacin or folate claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Pantothenic acid or pantothenate

Pantothenic acid or pantothenate claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Vitamin K Vitamin K claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Biotin Biotin claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Vitamins Claim: Other - English

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Free text field for any additional vitamins content claims in English.

Vitamins Claim -Vitamins Claim Other – English

Vitamins Claim: Other - French

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Free text field for any additional vitamins content claims in English.

Vitamins Claim -Vitamins Claim Other – French

Mineral Claims: Options: Contains/A source of High in/A good source of Very high in/Excellent source

Combination per Mineral Claim Attribute of appropriate values from “Minerals” code list & “Minerals & Vitamins Claim Type Code” list.

Calcium Calcium claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Phosphorus Phosphorus claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Magnesium Magnesium claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Iron Iron claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Zinc Zinc claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Iodine Iodine claim as printed on the product. See





Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Selenium Selenium claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Copper Copper claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Manganese Manganese claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Chromium Chromium claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Molybdenum Molybdenum claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Chloride Chloride claim as printed on the product. See Health Canada Food Labeling guidelines.

Minerals Claim: Other - English

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Names of any additional minerals contained in the product - English.

Minerals Claim - Minerals Claim Other – English

Minerals Claim: Other - French

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Names of any additional minerals contained in the product - French.

Minerals Claim - Minerals Claim Other – French

Allergen Claims (Free From)


Description ECCnet Registry Attribute

Tree Nuts Free from Tree Nuts allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Attribute available under the “Free From” ECCnet Registry Code List.

Almonds Free from Almonds allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Brazil nuts Free from Brazil Nuts allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Cashews Free from Cashews allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Hazelnuts/ Filberts Free from Hazelnuts/Filberts allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations


Product Claims



Macadamia / Queensland nuts

Free from Macadamia/Queensland Nuts allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Pecans Free from Pecans allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Pine nuts / Pinons Free from Pine Nuts/Pinons allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Pistachios Free from Pistachios allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Walnuts Free from Walnuts allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Peanuts Free from Peanuts allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Sesame Free from Sesame allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Wheat Free from Wheat allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Eggs Free from Eggs allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Milk or Dairy Free from Milk or Dairy allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Soybeans Free from Soybeans allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Crustaceans Free from Crustaceans allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Shellfish/Molluscs Free from Shellfish/Molluscs allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Fish Free from Fish allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Mustard Free from Mustard allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Gluten Free from Gluten allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Oat =New attribute=

Free from Oat allergen - See Health Canada Food





Allergen Labeling Regulations

Barley =New attribute=

Free from Barley allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Rye =New attribute=

Free from Rye allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Triticale =New attribute=

Free from Triticale allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Added Sulphites Free from Added Sulphites allergen - See Health Canada Food Allergen Labeling Regulations

Composition Claims


Description ECCnet Registry Attribute Name

Non Addition of a Substance

Contains no MSG Indicates product contains no MSG. Non Addition of a Substance - Contains no MSG

Contains no preservatives

Indicates product contains no preservatives. Non Addition of a Substance - Contains no preservatives

No artificial flavours Indicates product contains no artificial flavors. Non Addition of a Substance - No artificial flavours

No artificial colours Indicates product contains no artificial colors. Non Addition of a Substance - No artificial colours

Non Addition of a Substance - Other - English

Free text field to indicate in English the name of the non added substance. 250 Character limit.

Non Addition of a Substance - Other - English

Non Addition of a Substance - Other - French

Free text field to indicate in French the name of the non added substance. 250 Character Limit.

Non Addition of a Substance - Other - French


Product Claims



Composition

Natural Ingredients - English

Free text field to indicate in English the natural ingredients list as marked on the product. 1000 Character limit.

Composition Claim- Natural Ingredients - English

Natural Ingredients - French

Free text field to indicate in French the natural ingredients list as marked on the product. 1000 Character limit.

Composition Claim- Natural Ingredients - French

100% Pure An indicator to specify if a product is 100% pure as marked on package.

Composition Claim - 100% Pure

Pure An indicator to specify if a product is Pure as marked on package.

N/A

Fresh An indicator to specify if a product is Fresh as marked on package.

Composition Claim - Fresh

Made in a Peanut-free facility

An indicator to specify if the product was made in a peanut free facility.

Made in a Peanut-free facility

Made with - English Free text field to indicate the ingredient(s) - English as marked on package. 250 Character limit.

Composition Claim - Made with - English

Made with - French Free text field to indicate the ingredient(s) - French as marked on package. 250 Character limit.

Composition Claim - Made with - French

Product of Canada

Product of Canada Product of Canada as marked on package. Product of Canada

Made in Canada from domestic and imported ingredients

Claim as marked on the package. Made in Canada from domestic and imported ingredients

Made in Canada from imported ingredients

Claim as marked on the package. Made in Canada from imported ingredients

Prepared in Canada Prepared in Canada claim as marked on package. Prepared in Canada

Processed in Canada

Processed in Canada claim as marked on package.

Processed in Canada

Packaged in Canada Packaged in Canada claim as marked on package.

Packaged in Canada





Refined in Canada Refined in Canada claim as marked on package. Refined in Canada

Local Source (English)

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Free text attribute to name a local source as marked on the product label in English.

Local Source (English)

Local Source (French)

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Free text attribute to name a local source as marked on the product label in French.

Local Source (French)

Product of Canada: Other English

Other federal or provincial product of Canada claims (in English) as marked on the package. Free-form text field. 250 Character limit.

Product of Canada - English

Product of Canada: Other French

Other federal or provincial product of Canada claims (in French) as marked on the package. Free-form text field. 250 Character limit.

Product of Canada - French

Appendix A: Attribute Options

This table describes attribute options that appear in various drop-down lists.

Attribute Name Options

Fish Type Anchovy

Basa

Bass

Bluefish

Bream

Carp

Catfish (channel cat, mudcat)

Char

Chub

Cisco

Cod

Eel

Flounder

Grouper

Haddock

Hake

Halibut




Herring

Mackerel

Mahi-mahi

Marlin

Monkfish (angler fish, lotte)

Orange roughy

Perch

Pickerel (dore, walleye)

Pike

Plaice

Pollock

Pompano

Porgy

Rockfish

Salmon

Sardine

Shark

Smelt

Snapper

Sole

Sturgeon

Swordfish

Tilapia (St. Peter's fish)

Trout

Tuna (albacore, bonito)

Turbot

White fish

Whiting

Other – Specify

Shellfish Type Abalone

Clam

Cockle

Conch

Limpets

Mussels

Octopus




Oysters

Periwinkle

Quahaugs

Scallops

Land and sea snails (escargot)

Squid (calamari)

Whelks

Other – Specify

Crustacean Type Crab

Crayfish (crawfish, écrevisse)

Lobster (langouste, langoustine, coral, tomalley)

Prawns

Shrimp (crevette)

Other – Specify

Is this product Kosher? Not Kosher

Dairy

Fish

Kosher

Kosher for Passover

Kosher for Passover – Dairy

Kosher for Passover – Fish

Kosher for Passover – Meat

Kosher for Passover – Parve

Meat

Parve

Dairy Equipment

Is this product Organic? Not Organic

Some organic ingredient (Less than 70%)

Made with Organic Ingredients (At least 70%)

Organic (At least 95%)

100% organic

Certification Type Best Aquacultural Practices (BAP)

Product Dolphin Friendly/ Dolphin Safe (Canned Tuna)

Foodland Ontario

Health Check

Whole Grains Council Stamp




Federally Registered/ Inspected (Canada)

100% Canadian Milk/ 100% Canadian Dairy

Grass-fed – Animal Welfare Approved Grass-fed

Fair-Trade

Gluten-Free certified

Certified Allergen Control (CAC) - Absence of Peanut

Certified Allergen Control (CAC) - Absence of Almond

Certified Allergen Control (CAC) - Absence of Egg

Certified Allergen Control (CAC) - Absence of Milk

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