P-29, r. 1 - Regulation respecting food

Section 8.8.2 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

8.8.2. Substitutes — compulsory inscriptions: Every maple substitute must bear the following inscriptions:

(a)  the name of the product in compliance with this Division;

(b)  the exact indication of the net quantity;

(c)  the list of the ingredients by order of decreasing quantity, except if there is an indication of the content or percentage of each ingredient of the product;

(d)  the names and addresses of the maker, preparer, conditioner, packager, supplier or distributor.

The inscriptions mentioned in subparagraphs a and b of the first paragraph must appear on the main surface whereas those mentioned in subparagraphs c and d of the same paragraph may appear on any surface.

The inscription mentioned in subparagraph a of the first paragraph must be in characters at least half as tall as the tallest characters of the main surface. However, such inscription must be as conspicuous as any other inscription appearing on any surface, including trade marks or fancy terms subject to section 4 of the Act.

The inscription mentioned in subparagraph d of the first paragraph must be in characters of not more than half as tall as those of the name.

Despite the second paragraph, where inscriptions mentioned in subparagraph c or d of the first paragraph include the word “maple”, they must appear on a surface other than on the main surface.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. P-29, r. 1, s. 8.8.2.