Weights and Measures Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1605)

Regulations are current to 2013-04-29 and last amended on 2012-05-01. Previous Versions

Division 3

Retailing of Home Furnishings

342. In this Division,

“floor covering”

“floor covering” means any floor covering or constituent part thereof for a home, whether partial or wall-to-wall, and includes resilient floor coverings, tiles, carpets, rugs, undercushions and underpaddings; (couvre-plancher)

“household textile”

“household textile” means any product for use in a home made in whole or in part from a textile fibre, yarn or fabric, except draperies and curtains and their liners, and includes

  • (a) such products for use on beds or tables,

  • (b) furniture,

  • (c) covers for furniture, appliances or bathroom fixtures, including throws and slip-covers, and

  • (d) towels, dishcloths and bath mats; (textile de maison)

“narrow fabric”

“narrow fabric” has the meaning set out in section 2 of the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations; (article de rubanerie)

“piece good”

“piece good” means a fabric sold by unit of measurement, and includes a narrow fabric; (tissu à la pièce)

“textile fibre”

“textile fibre” has the meaning set out in section 2 of the Textile Labelling Act. (fibre textile)

  • SOR/79-841, s. 1.

343. After December 31, 1979, units of measurement set out in Schedule II to the Act shall not be used in the retail trade of piece goods.

  • SOR/79-841, s. 1.

  • 344. (1) Subject to subsection (2) and section 345, after December 31, 1979, units of measurement set out in Schedule II to the Act shall not be used in the retail trade of floor coverings, household textiles or wallpaper.

  • (2) Subject to section 345, after December 31, 1979, units of measurement set out in Schedule II to the Act may be used in the retail trade of floor coverings, household textiles or wallpaper if the equivalent metric units of measurement are shown in a manner at least as prominent as the units of measurement set out in Schedule II to the Act.

  • SOR/79-841, s. 1.

  • 345. (1) During 1980, section 344 does not apply to

    • (a) a catalogue;

    • (b) the label of a commodity that prior to January 1, 1980 is in transit, in a warehouse or received by the retailer; or

    • (c) advertising outside of retail premises.

  • (2) After December 31, 1980, subsection 344(2) does not apply to any advertising of floor coverings, household textiles or wallpaper.

  • SOR/79-841, s. 1.