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In Canada, table salt must contain iodine
Salt sold for table or household use in Canada must contain potassium iodide, to prevent iodine deficiency. Sea salts and salt sold for a named use, such as pickling salt, are exempt.
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The Salt Almanac. (2026, November 8). In canada, table salt must contain iodine. https://saltalmanac.com/did-you-know/canada-iodized-salt
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Original sources
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Salt labelling requirements. https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/industry/salt