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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 339
Conditions for issuance 339 (1) A grader — or a licence holder, the operator of a provincial establishment or a marketing agency under the direction of a grader — may issue a grading certificate in respect of a livestock carcass or a lot of livestock carcasses if (a) at the time of delivery of the food animal or lot of food animals to an establishment that is identified in a licence or to a provincial establishment for slaughter, the producer has (i) requested the certificate in writing, (ii) identified each animal that is intended to be slaughtered with an identification code, and (iii) completed and filed with any person who is in authority in the establishment a list that associates each identification code with the producer; and (b) after slaughter, the identification code of each slaughtered animal is retained on or transferred to the livestock carcass by any person who is in authority in the establishment. Contents of certificate (2) The grading certificate must be signed by the grader and include the following information: (a) the name and address of the producer; (b) the name of any person who is acting on behalf of the producer; (c) the name and address of the establishment where the livestock carcasses were graded; (d) the certificate number; (e) the date of slaughter; (f) for each livestock carcass, (i) its identification code, (ii) its warm weight as determined by a weighmaster, and (iii) its grade; (g) in the case of a lot of livestock carcasses, (i) the number of livestock carcasses per grade or per yield class, and (ii) the number of livestock carcasses that have been condemned; (h) in the case of a grading certificate that is issued in respect of a beef carcass that is graded Canada A, Canada AA, Canada AAA or Canada Prime, the yield of the beef carcass; (i) in the case of a grading certificate that is issued in respect of a beef carcass or bison carcass, an indication, for each carcass, of its age, meat colour, firmness, and, if any, (i) its musculature, (ii) its marbling, specifically, the amount, size and distribution of intramuscular fat deposits in the longissimus muscles, (iii) its fat colour or texture, (iv) its fat measurement, and (v) its pronounced masculinity; (j) in the case of a grading certificate that is issued in respect of a lamb carcass, as defined in the Compendium, for each carcass, (i) the fat measurement, (ii) the score for musculature of each primal cut and the average score for musculature, (iii) in the case of a carcass that is graded Canada AAA, the yield, and (iv) an indication of any musculature demerits, meat colour demerits or fat colour demerits that were assigned to the carcass; and (k) in the case of a grading certificate that is issued in respect of a mutton carcass, as defined in the Compendium, the fat measurement of the carcass. Recording of information (3) The information referred to in subsection (2) may be recorded on the grading certificate by the licence holder, the operator or the marketing agency referred to in subsection (1).
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 340
Definitions 340 The following definitions apply in this Part. aquaculture product has the same meaning as in CAN/CGSB-32.312. ( produit aquacole ) CAN/CGSB-32.310 means the Canadian General Standards Board standard CAN/CGSB-32.310, entitled Organic production systems — General principles and management standards , as amended from time to time. ( norme CAN/CGSB-32.310 ) CAN/CGSB-32.311 means the Canadian General Standards Board standard CAN/CGSB-32.311, entitled Organic production systems — Permitted substances lists , as amended from time to time. ( norme CAN/CGSB-32.311 ) CAN/CGSB-32.312 means the Canadian General Standards Board standard CAN/CGSB-32.312, entitled Organic production systems — Aquaculture — General principles, management standards and permitted substances lists , as amended from time to time. ( norme CAN/CGSB-32.312 ) certification body means any person who is accredited as a certification body under section 361 or 363 and who is responsible for the organic certification of food commodities and for the certification of packaging or labelling of organic products. ( organisme de certification ) conformity verification body means any person who, having complied with the requirements that are set out in ISO/IEC 17011, has entered into an agreement with the Agency under subsection 14(1) of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act to assess, recommend for accreditation and monitor certification bodies. ( organisme de vérification de la conformité ) ISO/IEC 17011 means the International Organization for Standardization standard ISO/IEC 17011, entitled Conformity assessment — General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies , as amended from time to time. ( norme ISO/IEC 17011 ) ISO/IEC 17065 means the International Organization for Standardization standard ISO/IEC 17065, entitled Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services , as amended from time to time. ( norme ISO/IEC 17065 )
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aquaculture product has the same meaning as in CAN/CGSB-32.312. ( produit aquacole )
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CAN/CGSB-32.310 means the Canadian General Standards Board standard CAN/CGSB-32.310, entitled Organic production systems — General principles and management standards , as amended from time to time. ( norme CAN/CGSB-32.310 )
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CAN/CGSB-32.311 means the Canadian General Standards Board standard CAN/CGSB-32.311, entitled Organic production systems — Permitted substances lists , as amended from time to time. ( norme CAN/CGSB-32.311 )
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CAN/CGSB-32.312 means the Canadian General Standards Board standard CAN/CGSB-32.312, entitled Organic production systems — Aquaculture — General principles, management standards and permitted substances lists , as amended from time to time. ( norme CAN/CGSB-32.312 )
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certification body means any person who is accredited as a certification body under section 361 or 363 and who is responsible for the organic certification of food commodities and for the certification of packaging or labelling of organic products. ( organisme de certification )
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conformity verification body means any person who, having complied with the requirements that are set out in ISO/IEC 17011, has entered into an agreement with the Agency under subsection 14(1) of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act to assess, recommend for accreditation and monitor certification bodies. ( organisme de vérification de la conformité )
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ISO/IEC 17011 means the International Organization for Standardization standard ISO/IEC 17011, entitled Conformity assessment — General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies , as amended from time to time. ( norme ISO/IEC 17011 )
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ISO/IEC 17065 means the International Organization for Standardization standard ISO/IEC 17065, entitled Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services , as amended from time to time. ( norme ISO/IEC 17065 )
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 341
Definition food commodity in Act 341 (1) For the purposes of paragraph (c) of the definition food commodity in section 2 of the Act, the following are prescribed food commodities: (a) feed as defined in section 2 of the Feeds Act ; and (b) seed as defined in section 2 of the Seeds Act . Feed (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), a reference to “livestock” in the definition feed in section 2 of the Feeds Act must be read to include livestock that is an aquaculture product. Exemption (3) A food commodity that is not included in paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition food commodity in section 2 of the Act is exempted from the application of any provision of the Act and of these Regulations that is not necessary to give effect to this Part. For greater certainty, the exemption does not include section 6 of the Act.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 342
Packaging and labelling 342 The packaging and labelling of an organic product that is to be sent or conveyed from one province to another may only be conducted by a person who holds a certificate that is granted under section 345 or 348 .
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 343
Determination of percentage of organic products 343 The percentage of the contents of a multi-ingredient food commodity that are organic products must be determined in accordance with CAN/CGSB-32.310.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 344
Application for organic certification 344 (1) Any person who wishes to obtain the organic certification of a food commodity must apply in writing to a certification body. Contents of application (2) The application must include (a) the name of the food commodity; (b) a statement that sets out the substances and materials that are used to conduct any activities with respect to the food commodity and that describes the manner in which those substances and materials are used; (c) a document that sets out in detail the methods that are used by the applicant, or by a person acting on behalf of the applicant, to conduct any activities with respect to the food commodity and the control mechanisms that are in place to ensure that those methods meet the requirements that are set out (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310; (d) in the case where a person packages and labels the food commodity on behalf of the applicant, the name of the person and a copy of the certificate referred to in subsection 348 (2) that they hold; and (e) in the case of a multi-ingredient food commodity, a statement that sets out its composition and the percentage of its contents that are organic products. Time of application (3) In the case of an application for the organic certification of a food commodity, the application must be filed within 12 months before the day on which the food commodity is expected to be sold or, in the case of an application for the organic certification of any of the following food commodities, at least 15 months before that day: (a) maple products; (b) field crops or crops that are grown in greenhouses with an in-ground permanent soil system; (c) wild crops within the meaning of CAN/CGSB-32.312; and (d) aquaculture products with a production cycle of more than 12 months.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 345
Certification 345 (1) A certification body must conduct an on-site verification and certify a food commodity as organic if it determines that (a) the substances and materials that are used to conduct activities in respect of the food commodity are set out and used in the manner described (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310 or CAN/CGSB-32.311; (b) the methods that are used by the applicant, or by a person acting on behalf of the applicant, to conduct activities in respect of the food commodity and the control mechanisms that are in place meet the requirements and comply with the general principles respecting organic production that are set out (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310; (c) in the case where a person packages and labels the food commodity on behalf of the applicant, the person holds a certificate referred to in subsection 348 (2); (d) in the case of a multi-ingredient food commodity, at least 70% of its contents are organic products and its composition meets the requirements that are set out in CAN/CGSB-32.310; and (e) the information submitted in the application is complete, truthful and not misleading. Certificate (2) The certification body must provide the applicant with a certificate that confirms the organic certification of the food commodity and that indicates the name of the food commodity, whether CAN/CGSB‑32.310 or CAN/CGSB‑32.312 is applicable, and, in the case of a multi-ingredient food commodity, whether at least 70% of its contents are organic products or whether at least 95% of its contents are organic products.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 346
Requirement to provide information 346 (1) The holder of the certificate referred to in subsection 345 (2) must provide to the certification body the information that is set out in subsection 344 (2) once every 12‑month period beginning on the day on which the certificate is issued and no later than the day that is six months before the end of that period. On-site verification (2) After receiving the information from the certificate holder under subsection (1), the certification body must, no later than the end of the 12‑month period referred to in that subsection, conduct an on-site verification to determine whether the requirements that are set out in subsection 345 (1) are met.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 347
Application for certification 347 (1) Any person who wishes to package or label an organic product, other than a product in respect of which they hold a certificate granted under section 345 , must apply in writing to a certification body for certification of the activity. Contents of application (2) The application must include (a) an indication of the type of organic product; (b) a statement that sets out the substances and materials that the applicant will use to package or label the organic product and that describes the manner in which those substances and materials will be used; and (c) a document that sets out in detail the methods that the applicant will use to package or label the organic product and the control mechanisms that the applicant will put in place to ensure that those methods meet the requirements that are set out (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 348
Certification 348 (1) A certification body must conduct an on-site verification and certify the activity in respect of the packaging or labelling of an organic product if it determines that (a) the substances and materials that are used by the applicant for packaging or labelling are set out and used in the manner described (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310 or CAN/CGSB-32.311; (b) the methods that are used by the applicant for packaging or labelling and the control mechanisms that are in place meet the requirements and comply with the general principles respecting organic production that are set out (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310. Certificate (2) The certification body must provide the applicant with a certificate that confirms the certification of the packaging or labelling of the organic product and that indicates the type of organic product to which it applies and the period of validity referred to in subsection (3). Period of validity (3) The certification of the packaging or labelling of an organic product is valid for 12 months beginning on the day on which it is granted under subsection (1).
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 349
Suspension 349 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the certification body must suspend a certification that is granted under section 345 or 348 if (a) the holder of the certificate does not comply with any provision of the Act or this Part; (b) the substances or materials that are used are other than those that are set out (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310 or CAN/CGSB-32.311; (c) the food commodity comes into contact with a substance or material other than one that is set out (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310 or CAN/CGSB-32.311; (d) the substances or materials that are used are set out but are not used in the manner described, (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310 or CAN/CGSB-32.311; (e) the methods that are used do not meet the requirements or do not comply with the general principles respecting organic production that are set out (i) in the case of an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.312, and (ii) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, in CAN/CGSB-32.310; or (f) in the case of a multi-ingredient food commodity, less than 70% of its contents are organic products. Conditions (2) The certification body must not suspend a certification unless the holder of the certificate (a) was provided with a written report that sets out the grounds for the suspension and the period within which corrective action must be taken in order to avoid the suspension; and (b) failed to take corrective action within that period or, if the certification body granted an extension at the written request of the holder, within any later period specified by the certification body. Extension of period (3) The certification body may grant an extension of the period in which corrective action must be taken only once. Written notice (4) The certification body must notify the holder of the certificate in writing of the suspension and the date on which it takes effect. Duration of suspension (5) The suspension of a certification must be lifted if the certification body determines that corrective action has been taken.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 350
Cancellation 350 (1) The certification body must cancel a certification if (a) the holder of the certificate fails to take corrective action within 30 days after the day on which the certification was suspended; (b) the holder of the certificate was not in compliance with section 15 of the Act in respect of the application made under section 344 or 347 or at any time during the period of validity of the certification; or (c) while the certification is suspended, (i) in the case of a certification that was granted under section 345 , the holder of the certificate (A) sends or conveys from one province to another a food commodity that is labelled with an expression that is referred to in subsection 353 (1) or (2), (B) sends or conveys from one province to another a food commodity that has on it the product legend that is set out in Schedule 9 or a food commodity in connection with which that product legend is used, (C) applies or attaches to a food commodity a label that bears an expression that is referred to in subsection 353 (1) or (2) or uses such an expression in the advertisement of a food commodity, (D) applies the product legend that is set out in Schedule 9 to, or uses it in connection with, a food commodity, or (E) conducts any activity with respect to a food commodity that is identified in the certificate, and (ii) in the case of a certification that was granted under section 348 , the holder of the certificate packages or labels an organic product. Conditions (2) The certification body must not cancel a certification unless the holder of the certificate was notified in writing of the grounds for the cancellation and was provided with an opportunity to be heard in respect of the cancellation. Written notice (3) The certification body must notify the holder of the certificate in writing of the cancellation and the date on which it takes effect.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 351
Documents 351 The holder of a certificate must prepare, keep and maintain the documents that are set out in the following standards, in accordance with those standards: (a) in the case of an aquaculture product, CAN/CGSB-32.312; and (b) in the case of a food commodity other than an aquaculture product, CAN/CGSB-32.310.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 352
Changes affecting certification 352 The holder of a certificate must immediately notify the certification body in writing of any change that could affect the certification and of any complaint that they receive in relation to the organic integrity of the organic product referred to in the certification.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 353
Expressions 353 (1) The expressions “organic” or “ biologique ” or “ organique ”, “organically grown” or “ cultivé biologiquement ”, “organically raised” or “ élevé biologiquement ” and “organically produced” or “ produit biologiquement ” and any similar expressions, including abbreviations of, symbols for and phonetic renderings of those expressions, may be shown on the label or used in the advertisement of a food commodity that is sent or conveyed from one province to another if (a) the food commodity is an organic product; and (b) in the case of a multi-ingredient food commodity, at least 95% of its contents are organic products. Expression “Organic ingredients” (2) Despite subsection (1), if a multi-ingredient food commodity is an organic product but less than 95% of its contents are organic products, it may be labelled with or advertised using the expression “organic ingredients” or “ d’ingrédients biologiques ” if that expression is (a) immediately preceded by the percentage of its contents that are organic products, rounded down to the nearest whole number; and (b) in characters of the same height and prominence as the words, numbers, signs or symbols that indicate that percentage. Multi-ingredient food commodities (3) Despite subsection (1), the list of ingredients that is shown on the label of a multi-ingredient food commodity that is not an organic product may indicate which of the ingredients are organic products.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations — 354
Additional information 354 If an expression that is referred to in subsection 353 (1) or (2) is shown on the label of a food commodity, the label must also bear (a) in the case of a food commodity that is sent or conveyed from one province to another, the name of the certification body that certified the food commodity as organic; (b) in the case of a food commodity that is imported, the name of the certification body or the name of the entity accredited by a foreign state referred to in subparagraph 357 (1)(a)(ii) or (iii) that certified the food commodity as organic; (c) in the case of a multi-ingredient food commodity that is sent or conveyed from one province to another or that is imported, the organic contents that are identified as organic in its list of ingredients; and (d) in the case of a food commodity that is imported and on whose label the product legend that is set out in Schedule 9 is applied, the expression “Product of” or “ produit de ” immediately preceding the name of the foreign state of origin or the word “Imported” or “ importé ” in close proximity to that product legend.