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Maple Products Regulations

Version of section 5 from 2006-03-22 to 2014-12-11:

  •  (1) Maple syrup may be graded only if

    • (a) it is produced exclusively by the concentration of maple sap or by the dilution or solution of a maple product, other than maple sap, in potable water;

    • (b) it is clean, wholesome and fit for human consumption;

    • (c) it is free from any defect or deterioration affecting its edibility, appearance or shipping quality;

    • (d) [Revoked, SOR/89-267, s. 2]

    • (e) it has a minimum soluble solids content of 66 per cent as determined by a refractometer or hydrometer at 20°C; and

    • (f) its colour class has been determined in accordance with Schedule III.

  • (2) Maple syrup shall be graded in

    • (a) a registered establishment; or

    • (b) any place, where it is graded by or on behalf of the operator of a registered maple syrup shipper establishment.

  • SOR/81-577, s. 2
  • SOR/86-418, s. 1
  • SOR/89-267, s. 2
  • SOR/91-371, s. 2

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