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FOOD ADVERTISING [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environment
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- obesogenic environment
1, record 1, English, obesogenic%20environment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "obesogenic environment" refers to "an environment that promotes gaining weight and one that is not conducive to weight loss" ... In other words, the obesogenic environment refers to an environment that helps, or contributes to, obesity. 2, record 1, English, - obesogenic%20environment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A leading... frame rests on descriptions of America's "obesogenic environment. "A great tide of high-fat, low-nutrition, processed foods engulf consumers from an early age. Such food is available everywhere, including schools and other places where children congregate—and is reinforced by incessant advertising. 3, record 1, English, - obesogenic%20environment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- environnement obésogène
1, record 1, French, environnement%20ob%C3%A9sog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un facteur majeur du développement de l'obésité est ce que les experts appellent un environnement «obésogène», propice à la prise de poids, qui favorise, par exemple, les aliments riches en calories et pauvres en nutriments. 2, record 1, French, - environnement%20ob%C3%A9sog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- environnement obésigène
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidemiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- best buy
1, record 2, English, best%20buy
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] WHO [World Health Organization] has developed "best buys" – a set of 16 practical and cost-effective interventions that work and can be delivered at the primary level. The aim of the "best buys" is to promote health and prevent [noncommunicable] diseases through introducing policies such as increasing tobacco taxes, restricting alcohol advertising and reformulating food products with less salt, sugar and fat. 2, record 2, English, - best%20buy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
best buy: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 2, English, - best%20buy
Record 2, Key term(s)
- best buys
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épidémiologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- meilleur choix
1, record 2, French, meilleur%20choix
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- meilleure option 2, record 2, French, meilleure%20option
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- meilleur achat 3, record 2, French, meilleur%20achat
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L']OMS [Organisation mondiale de la Santé] a mis au point les «meilleurs achats» – un ensemble de 16 interventions pratiques et rentables qui fonctionnent et peuvent être réalisées au niveau primaire. L'objectif des «meilleurs achats» est de promouvoir la santé et de prévenir les maladies [non transmissibles] en introduisant des politiques telles que l'augmentation des taxes sur le tabac, restreindre la publicité sur l'alcool et reformuler les produits alimentaires avec moins de sel, de sucre et de matières grasses. 4, record 2, French, - meilleur%20choix
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meilleur choix; meilleure option; meilleur achat : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 5, record 2, French, - meilleur%20choix
Record 2, Key term(s)
- meilleurs choix
- meilleures options
- meilleurs achats
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Techniques
- Radio Arts
- Television Arts
- Advertising Agencies and Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- broadcast advertising
1, record 3, English, broadcast%20advertising
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- television and radio advertising 2, record 3, English, television%20and%20radio%20advertising
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two broad areas of self-regulatory activity : complaint based work and code development, and pre-clearance of broadcast advertising in relation to children, food and cosmetics. 3, record 3, English, - broadcast%20advertising
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques publicitaires
- Radio (Arts du spectacle)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Agences et services de publicité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- publicité radiophonique et télévisée
1, record 3, French, publicit%C3%A9%20radiophonique%20et%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'auto-réglementation comporte deux grands volets : les travaux relatifs aux plaintes et l'élaboration de codes, et l'autorisation préalable de la publicité radiophonique et télévisée concernant les enfants, les produits alimentaires et les produits de beauté. 2, record 3, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20radiophonique%20et%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-08-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Advertising
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- food advertising
1, record 4, English, food%20advertising
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are no bilingual requirements under federal statutes concerning food advertising. 1, record 4, English, - food%20advertising
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Publicité
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- publicité d'aliments
1, record 4, French, publicit%C3%A9%20d%27aliments
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- publicité alimentaire 2, record 4, French, publicit%C3%A9%20alimentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lois fédérales n'imposent pas d'exigences linguistiques en ce qui concerne la publicité d'aliments. 1, record 4, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20d%27aliments
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2008-12-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Compartment - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Food Labelling Initiative
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Food%20Labelling%20Initiative
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The new Canadian Food Labelling Initiative changes the definition of "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" on food labels and advertising. The goal is to ensure that Canadians are clearer about the food products they purchase. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Food%20Labelling%20Initiative
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Food Labelling Initiative: term used at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 3, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Food%20Labelling%20Initiative
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Tiroir - Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Initiative canadienne sur l'étiquetage des produits alimentaires
1, record 5, French, Initiative%20canadienne%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20alimentaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative canadienne sur l'étiquetage des produits alimentaires modifie la définition des mentions «produit du Canada» et «fabriqué au Canada» sur les étiquettes d'aliments et dans la publicité. On vise ainsi à mieux informer les Canadiens sur les produits alimentaires qu'ils achètent. 2, record 5, French, - Initiative%20canadienne%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20alimentaires
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Initiative canadienne sur l'étiquetage des produits alimentaires : terme en usage à Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 3, record 5, French, - Initiative%20canadienne%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20alimentaires
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Food Safety
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- food labelling
1, record 6, English, food%20labelling
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- food labeling 2, record 6, English, food%20labeling
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Purpose of Food Labelling. The food label is one of the most important and direct means of communicating product information between buyers and sellers. It is one of the primary means by which consumers differentiate between individual foods and brands to make informed purchasing choices. A label serves three primary functions. It provides basic product information... It provides health, safety, and nutrition information. This includes instructions for safe storage and handling, nutrition information such as the quantity of fats, proteins... It acts as a vehicle for food marketing, promotion and advertising... label claims such as "low fat", "cholesterol-free", "high source of fibre", "product of Canada", "natural", "organic", "no preservatives added", and so on. 1, record 6, English, - food%20labelling
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Salubrité alimentaire
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- étiquetage alimentaire
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9tiquetage%20alimentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- étiquetage des denrées alimentaires 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20denr%C3%A9es%20alimentaires
correct, masculine noun
- étiquetage des aliments 3, record 6, French, %C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20aliments
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La principale fonction de l'étiquetage alimentaire est d'informer les consommateurs sur la nature et les caractéristiques des produits alimentaires afin de leur donner la possibilité de faire un choix plus informé. L'étiquetage alimentaire ne doit pas tromper les consommateurs sur les caractéristiques du produit ou sur ses effets, ni attribuer à un produit des propriétés relatives à la prévention, au traitement ou à la guérison de maladies humaines. Les réglementations relatives à l'étiquetage alimentaire prévoient que l'étiquette indique le nom de l'aliment, les ingrédients qu'il contient, son poids ou son volume, les informations nutritionnelles de base, le nom et l'adresse du fabricant, le pays d'origine, le mode d'emploi et de conservation et la date d'expiration. 4, record 6, French, - %C3%A9tiquetage%20alimentaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Inocuidad Alimentaria
- Industria alimentaria
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- etiquetado de alimentos
1, record 6, Spanish, etiquetado%20de%20alimentos
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- etiquetado alimentario 2, record 6, Spanish, etiquetado%20alimentario
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colocación de una etiqueta o marbete en un producto alimenticio con información relativa, por parte de los productores, sobre las características esenciales del producto; lista de ingredientes, cantidad, fecha de caducidad, identificación de la empresa, lote, lugar de origen o procedencia, condiciones de conservación y utilización, posibles condicionantes alimentarios, etc. 3, record 6, Spanish, - etiquetado%20de%20alimentos
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El etiquetado alimentario. La etiqueta de los productos alimentarios debe estar presente en el envase y no debe inducir a error al consumidor. Los datos de las características del producto, el origen, la composición, la forma de obtención y la caducidad deben ser muy claros. 2, record 6, Spanish, - etiquetado%20de%20alimentos
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- low in fat
1, record 7, English, low%20in%20fat
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EU legislation(in preparation in 1995) states that for a food label or advertising to bear a claim that it is low in fat, saturates, cholesterol, sodium, or alcohol, it must provide less than half the amount of the specified nutrient of a reference product for which no claim is made. UK legislation(in force in 1995) and US legislation set precise(low) levels at which such claims may be made. 1, record 7, English, - low%20in%20fat
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- faible teneur en gras
1, record 7, French, faible%20teneur%20en%20gras
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- bajo contenido de grasa
1, record 7, Spanish, bajo%20contenido%20de%20grasa
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-02-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- functional food market
1, record 8, English, functional%20food%20market
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Schedule A to the Food and Drugs Act is the main irritant at present, as it prohibits all forms of advertising relating to the treatment or prevention of approximately 30 pathological conditions on foods, drugs and health products. This prohibition on proclaiming the beneficial effects of a food product on health has long been regarded as a major obstacle to the growth of the functional food market. 1, record 8, English, - functional%20food%20market
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- marché des aliments fonctionnels
1, record 8, French, march%C3%A9%20des%20aliments%20fonctionnels
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est l'annexe A de la Loi sur les aliments et drogues qui constitue présentement le principal irritant, en interdisant toute publicité liée au traitement ou à la prévention d'une trentaine de conditions pathologiques sur les aliments, les médicaments et les produits santé. Cette interdiction à vanter les effets bénéfiques d'un aliment sur la santé a longtemps été considérée comme un obstacle majeur à la croissance du marché des aliments fonctionnels. 1, record 8, French, - march%C3%A9%20des%20aliments%20fonctionnels
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Food Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- developer of novel foods
1, record 9, English, developer%20of%20novel%20foods
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada's Novel Food Regulations require developers of novel foods, including foods derived from genetic engineering, to notify Health Canada prior to the sale or advertising for sale of the novel foods in Canada. 2, record 9, English, - developer%20of%20novel%20foods
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- concepteur d'aliments nouveaux
1, record 9, French, concepteur%20d%27aliments%20nouveaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monsanto Inc. est un concepteur d'aliments nouveaux. 2, record 9, French, - concepteur%20d%27aliments%20nouveaux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-03-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- porterhouse roast
1, record 10, English, porterhouse%20roast
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information found in the 2003 Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising... 1, record 10, English, - porterhouse%20roast
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rosbif d'aloyau
1, record 10, French, rosbif%20d%27aloyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-07-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Trade
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- manufacturers' agent
1, record 11, English, manufacturers%27%20agent
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- manufacturer's agent 2, record 11, English, manufacturer%27s%20agent
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sells single, allied, diversified or multi-line products, on commission basis, to wholesale, retail and other establishments for one or more foreign or domestic manufacturers : Performs duties described in the definition for Unit Group 5133, COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Specializes in selling products as agent for manufacturing companies. Visits manufacturers to persuade them to sell their products through his services. Co-ordinates sales program for products handled. May prepare advertising brochures and other literature. May be designated according to type of products sold; for example, Food Broker 3, record 11, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official title no. 5133-110 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations. 2, record 11, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce
- Vente
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- agent commercial
1, record 11, French, agent%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- agente commerciale 2, record 11, French, agente%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vend, à la commission, un produit particulier, des produits apparentés ou variés à des magasins de gros, de détail ou à d'autres établissements, pour un ou plusieurs fabricants étrangers ou nationaux : Exécute des tâches analogues à celles qui sont énoncées dans la définition du groupe de base 5133, VOYAGEURS DE COMMERCE. Se spécialise dans la vente de produits en tant que représentant de compagnies manufacturières. Visite des fabricants afin de les convaincre de faire appel à ses services. Organise un programme de vente pour les produits dont il a la représentation. Peut rédiger des brochures publicitaires et d'autres documents. Peut être désigné d'après le type de produits vendus, par exemple : Courtier en denrées alimentaires 3, record 11, French, - agent%20commercial
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation officielle no 5133-110 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions. 2, record 11, French, - agent%20commercial
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio
- Ventas (Comercialización)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente del fabricante
1, record 11, Spanish, agente%20del%20fabricante
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente que trabaja a base de contrato a largo plazo, vende dentro de un territorio exclusivo, maneja líneas de productos similares, pero que no compiten entre sí, y posee facultades limitadas en cuanto a variar los precios y condiciones de venta. 1, record 11, Spanish, - agente%20del%20fabricante
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-08-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Food Industries
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising
1, record 12, English, Guide%20to%20Food%20Labelling%20and%20Advertising
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Guide for Food Manufacturers and Advertisers 2, record 12, English, Guide%20for%20Food%20Manufacturers%20and%20Advertisers
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The revised Guide is a comprehensive reference document.... It is designed to provide the private and public sector with current federal food labelling and advertising policy and regulatory requirements, and includes other government labelling publications, including the Basic Labelling for Prepackaged Foods, the Nutrition Labelling Handbook(revised), the Guide to the Labelling of Alcoholic Beverages and Health Canada's Guidelines for Health Information Programs Involving the Sale of Foods. 1, record 12, English, - Guide%20to%20Food%20Labelling%20and%20Advertising
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Guide d'étiquetage et de publicité sur les aliments
1, record 12, French, Guide%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20et%20de%20publicit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20aliments
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- Guide des fabricants et annonceurs-aliments 2, record 12, French, Guide%20des%20fabricants%20et%20annonceurs%2Daliments
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Guide révisé est un document de référence complet [...] Il renseigne tant le secteur privé que le secteur public sur les exigences actuelles du gouvernement fédéral, au titre des politiques et des règlements, en matière d'étiquetage et de publicité sur les aliments. En outre, il intègre certaines autres publications gouvernementales sur l'étiquetage, dont les Exigences fondamentales concernant l'étiquetage des aliments préemballés, le Manuel sur l'étiquetage nutritionnel, le Guide de l'étiquetage des boissons alcoolisées et les Lignes directrices relatives aux programmes d'information sur la santé traitant de la vente d'aliments. 1, record 12, French, - Guide%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20et%20de%20publicit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20aliments
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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