Viva Health Education and Research provides services in:

Nutrition Labelling and Food Regulations Consulting

 As of December 2005, the new Canadian regulations regarding nutrition labelling of food came into effect for companies with annual gross revenues from sale of food in Canada of $1 million or more. Companies with sales less than $1 million have until December 12, 2007.

Whether you are a food company, manufacturer or retailer, Viva Health Education and Research can assist you in the management of nutritional data related to food companies, as well as ensure that your food labels and advertisements satisfy regulations in Canada.

Services include:
  • Calculating nutritional data (with ESHA Research Nutritional Software)
  • Managing submissions to laboratories for nutrient analysis
  • Formatting Nutrition Facts tables
  • Label reviews
  • Recommendations for health and nutrient content claims
  • Allergen statements
  • Complete package of label copy for your product
  • Keeping up with new food regulations
  • Nutrient data for menus
  • Recipes

Food Service Establishments

Although establishments such as restaurants are not required to provide nutritional data, it is becoming increasingly apparent that consumers want to know the nutrient content of foods served to them. The new Canadian nutritional labelling regulations require suppliers to provide you with nutritional data for all ingredients and prepared foods that you use. With this data, it is possible to calculate the nutritional values for your standardized recipes.

Take advantage of hot nutritional trends in foodservices! We can also assist you in developing products to meet nutritional specifications.
  • Reduce carbohydrates / incorporate fiber
  • Eliminate trans fats
  • Reduce fat, calories and sodium
  • Improve existing food items
  • Develop new menu items

Consultation and product development by a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years experience can assist you in meeting consumer demand for healthy food choices.

Specifically, Viva Health Education and Research can:
  • Prepare nutrition information sheets to give to your customers.
  • Promote the healthy qualities of the food you serve. Health benefits of the dishes you serve can be identified and you will be advised on the wording of any claims or other information about your foods.
  • Identify ways to improve health aspects of your menu. This includes identifying and suggesting recipe modification to meet health guidelines.

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Consulting

 In July 1999 the new Food Premises Regulation was passed in British Columbia. HACCP is an internationally recognized food safety methodology that provides the framework for hazard identification and control. All food establishment operators (owners/managers) must have standards and practices consistent with HACCP and include the completion of the following items:
  • Prepare a Food Safety Plan - written procedures to ensure safe food handling.
  • Prepare a Sanitation Plan - written procedures for proper sanitation practices.
Viva Health Education and Research Services offers training and consulting services to food services establishments including restaurants and health care facilities for:
  • Implementing food safety systems based on HACCP to meet regulatory, market or business needs
  • Integrating food safety with existing or required quality assurance systems
  • Food safety risk assessments of food businesses or industry sectors
  • Organizational assessments of food businesses to establish readiness for food safety based quality assurance programs
Please send an e-mail to info@vivahealthed.com that outlines your requirements and a proposal will be forwarded to you.