2. Purpose and scope

These regulations aims to outline the procedures for reviewing all applications for designations attributed to agricultural and food products as an attestation of their production method, region of origin or specificity.

Agricultural products include all animal-based foods (milk products, meats, honey, marine and fresh water products derived from aquaculture), and plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables and other crops, including products derived from maple syrup production). Foods include all products prepared using animal-based ingredients (salted or smoked fish and meat, and deli meats) or plant-based ingredients (bakery and pastry products, cookies), including oils. Products containing alcohol, such as beer, wine and spirits, are covered under this heading. Mineral water is excluded.

Products that are eligible to be labelled as protected designations are those intended for human or animal consumption, as well as products that are packaged using previously certified products that have been separated or combined.