P-29, r. 3 - Regulation respecting fresh fruits and vegetables

Section 18 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

18. The outer surface of each package must bear, in legible and indelible letters, the following information:

(a)  the name of the product, except in the case of transparent packages or latticed crates;

(b)  the designation of the grade save for a package of mini-carrots or screened potatoes;

(c)  the name and the address of the packer;

(d)  the quantity of the contents by number, weight, or measure;

(e)  (paragraph revoked);

(f)  the words “Product of Québec” in the case of fruits or vegetables produced in Québec;

(g)  the name of the country of origin, or the word “Canada”, in the case of a Canadian product, or the name of the province of origin in the case of a product from outside Québec.

Notwithstanding subparagraph a of the first paragraph, the name specified in the Schedule for the sale of a product must be indicated on every package containing the product.

The total price of a package whose contents are sold by weight must be based on the net weight of the product indicated thereon.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. P-29, r. 3, s. 18; O.C. 724-94, s. 4.