Good day all,
I have been given the task of finding out what we are and are not allowed to call our plant-based products. We are primarily focused on plant-based dairy alternatives ('milk' and 'creamers').
It's clear enough that, in the Canada and the United States at least, we are restricted from calling it a 'milk' without appropriate fortification, which is fine. I believe we are going with 'Milked Oats' or something along those lines.
That being said, I am having difficulty understanding whether or not there are restrictions on plant-based 'Creamers'. Are there government restrictions from CFIA or FDA that limit the use of the word 'Creamer'? It is somewhat confusing as for numerous products here in Canada, plant-based beverages frequently say 'For Coffee', whereas some from the United States state something along the lines of 'Non-dairy Creamer' or something.
I've tried looking into the void of both CFIA and FDA's online websites, but am no closer to making a conclusion. If someone has had experience with this or can direct me to a URL or person who may know, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank-you and regards,
Gareth