Free Allergen Matrix for Canadian Menus

Turn your menu into a printable chart of the Canadian priority allergens, gluten sources and added sulphites. Free, with no account.

You stay in charge of the facts

This tool formats the allergen information you enter. It does not check recipes or ingredients. You are responsible for accuracy. Check requirements with your local food regulator.

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Labels print in English and French: the food name, the ingredients and a "Contains: / Contient :" statement naming every priority allergen, gluten source and added sulphites of 10 ppm or more. Type the French name for each item and ingredient. Food packaged from bulk on retail premises does not need an ingredients list, but if you show one, the allergen rules apply. Based on the Food and Drug Regulations, B.01.010.1 to B.01.010.4. Verify against your local rules. Last verified 2026-11-08. Food and Drug Regulations, B.01.010.1 to B.01.010.4

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Allergen charts in Canada

The Food and Drug Regulations define the food allergens and gluten sources that must be declared on prepackaged food in Canada: almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, sesame, wheat and triticale, eggs, milk, soy, crustaceans, molluscs, fish and mustard, plus the gluten sources barley, oats and rye, and added sulphites of 10 ppm or more. The chart has one column for each, so tree nuts are marked one by one.

Wheat and triticale

Wheat and triticale are both food allergens and gluten sources. Barley, oats and rye are gluten sources. Each has its own column, so a customer avoiding gluten can see every source.

Fish, crustaceans and molluscs

These are declared by the common name of the food, such as salmon, shrimp or clam. The tool asks for the type when you tag them.

Contains and May contain stay separate

A C comes only from the allergens you tagged. An M is cross-contact you chose to declare. CFIA guidance says precautionary statements are only for unintended presence despite all reasonable measures, and never replace the Contains statement.

Print, sign and review

The chart prints landscape on US Letter with the headings repeated on every page and space to sign it off. Dishes last reviewed more than 90 days ago are flagged.

Frequently asked questions

What are the priority allergens in Canada?

Under section B.01.010.1 of the Food and Drug Regulations: almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, sesame, wheat and triticale, eggs, milk, soy, crustaceans, molluscs, fish and mustard, plus the gluten sources barley, oats and rye, and added sulphites of 10 ppm or more.

Do restaurants in Canada need an allergen chart?

The allergen labelling rules apply to prepackaged food. A chart is not required by them, but it is a common way to answer customer questions consistently. Check with your provincial or local health authority.

Is the chart in French too?

The chart is in English. Labels made with the Canada preset print the food name, ingredients and Contains statement in English and in French.

Does Filero check my recipes?

No. This tool formats the allergen information you enter. It does not check recipes or ingredients, and it never guesses allergens from ingredient names. You are responsible for accuracy.

Is my menu uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser and the PDF is made on your device. Your work is saved in this browser only, and you can save a project file to keep it or move it to another device.