Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations (C.R.C., c. 285)
14. (1) The net quantity of produce that is not required by these Regulations to be shown in terms of numerical count shall be shown
(a) where the produce is prepackaged, in terms of
(i) metric units and Canadian units, or
(ii) 25, 50, 125, 250, 500 or 750 grams or millilitres or whole number multiples of 500 grams or millilitres; or
(b) where the produce is not prepackaged, in terms of
(i) metric units,
(ii) Canadian units, or
(iii) metric units and Canadian units.
(2) [Repealed, SOR/88-428, s. 5]
(3) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply to
(a) a prepackaged product that is packaged from bulk on retail premises, or
(b) a prepackaged catch-weight product that is sold by a retailer
if the net quantity is shown in terms of metric units or in terms of Canadian units.
- SOR/88-369, s. 5;
- SOR/88-428, s. 5;
- SOR/94-510, s. 9.
15. to 17. [Repealed, SOR/94-510, s. 10]
18. The declaration of net quantity on a closed container of tiered apples, peaches or pears shall be shown in terms of numerical count.
- SOR/86-782, s. 1;
- SOR/86-864, s. 26(E);
- SOR/88-369, s. 6;
- SOR/88-428, ss. 6, 26.
19. (1) The declaration of net quantity on a container of
(a) heads of cauliflower or lettuce,
(b) stalks of celery,
(c) ears of sweet corn, or
(d) greenhouse cucumbers of Canada No. 1 grade,
shall be shown in terms of numerical count.
(2) Where Spanish type onions that have a diameter of at least three inches (76.2 mm) are packed as prepackaged products, the declaration of net quantity may be shown in terms of numerical count.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(c), where ears of sweet corn are not packaged as prepackaged products, the declaration of net quantity may be shown in terms of volume measurement.
(4) Where cabbages are packed in containers other than bags, the declaration of net quantity may be shown in terms of numerical count or volume measurement.
- SOR/80-204, s. 2;
- SOR/81-186, s. 3;
- SOR/84-887, s. 1;
- SOR/86-864, s. 26(E);
- SOR/88-428, s. 26;
- SOR/90-243, s. 5.
20. Subject to section 19, where produce is packed in a bag, the net quantity shall be shown by weight.
21. and 22. [Repealed, SOR/94-510, s. 11]