nal stakeholder and a provincial microbrewer association commented that there could be a risk that certain specialty beers might not be able to meet the 4% limit. The CFIA proceeded with additional targeted testing of fruit beers and samples were all below the 4% limit.

CFIA Response: Since the majority of brewers, including provincial microbrewer associations, provided their support for this element as a way to clearly distinguish beer from sweeter malt-based beverages, the CFIA has determined that there is sufficient support to proceed with establishing a limit in residual sugars and concluded that this requirement will achieve its purpose.

Food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphite labelling

Two hundred and ninety-five comments were received on the proposal to remove the exemption for beer from the requirement to declare food allergen sources, gluten sources and added sulphites. The majority of comments (262 of the 295) came from consumers, with the remainder being from food allergy associations, celiac associations, brewing companies, industry (brewing/beer) associations, and health care professionals. Virtually all of the comments from the public, celiac associations, allergy associations, and health care professio