THE PARLIAMENT OF QUÉBEC ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER I : OBJECT AND PRINCIPLES
1. The
object of this Act is to protect the authenticity of products, and of
terms used to identify and promote them, through product certification
based on origin or on special characteristics associated with a method
of production or specificity.
1996, c. 4, s. 1. not
in effect
2. In this
Act, “product” means an unprocessed or processed agricultural,
aquacultural or other food product that is intended for sale.
1996, c. 4, s. 2. not in effect
3. A
reserved designation falls into one of the following three classes:
-
reserved designations relating to a method of production such as
organic farming;
-
reserved designations relating to a link with a terroir, such as
protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications;
- reserved designations relating to specificity.
1996, c. 4, s. 3. not in effect
4. An
authorized added-value claim identifies a special characteristic of a
product, generally a method of production or preparation, that is sought
by the consumer.
1996, c. 4, s. 4. not in effect
5. To
qualify for a reserved designation, a product must be certified by an
accredited certification body as compliant with a specification manual.
To qualify for an added-value claim, a product must be certified by an
accredited certification body as compliant with standards defined by regulation
of the Minister.
1996, c. 4, s. 5. not in effect
6. Recognition
of a reserved designation or authorization of an added-value claim grants
the parties registered with an accredited certification body the exclusive
right to use the designation or claim, on the conditions set by that certification
body.
1996, c. 4, s. 6. not in effect
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