Daily Nutrition Values Update

Written By Karolina Zarichna, BSc, Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Business Development and Marketing Lead

Health Canada updated the daily nutrition values for potassium and sodium. Manufacturers have until January 1st, 2026 to revise their product labels and comply with the new values.

  • infants (6-12 month old):

    • potassium; 860 mg

    children (1-4 year old):

    • potassium; 2000 mg

    • sodium; 1200 mg

    all other groups:

    • potassium; 3400 mg

  • Table of Reference Amounts for Food - visit this link.

Karolina Zarichna, BSc, Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Business Development and Marketing Lead

With over 3 years of experience in regulatory affairs, Karolina helps natural health product (NHP) brands navigate Canada's complex regulatory landscape and achieve compliance with Health Canada's standards. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Natural Products Consulting Corp. (NPC), she manages product licence applications, scientific research, label reviews, and client communications for NHPs, cosmetics, and food products.

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