P-29, r. 3.1 - Regulation respecting the indication of the origin of fresh fruits and vegetables

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chapter P-29, r. 3.1
Regulation respecting the indication of the origin of fresh fruits and vegetables
Food Products Act
(chapter P-29, s. 40).
1. The origin of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Québec and prepackaged for sale must be indicated in visible and indelible characters, on their package or container, by the expression “Product of Québec”, “Grown in Québec” or “Harvested in Québec”.
The expression comprising the name of the fruit or vegetable followed by “of Québec” may also be used.
Where fresh fruits or vegetables grown in Québec are sold in bulk at retail, the indication of the origin must be placed near the fruits or vegetables so that there is no uncertainty as to the fruits or vegetables to which it relates.
O.C. 474-2018, s. 1.
2. All advertising for the sale of fresh fruits or vegetables grown in Québec must indicate their origin in accordance with the first or second paragraph of section 1.
O.C. 474-2018, s. 2.
3. (Omitted).
O.C. 474-2018, s. 3.
REFERENCES
O.C. 474-2018, 2018 G.O. 2, 1759