The Act Respecting Reserved Designations

Quebec uses a legal framework (Act A 20.02) whereby certification is compulsory for any designation reserved by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

The Act Respecting Reserved Designations was passed in 1996 and its regulations became effective in 1997.

AN ACT RESPECTING RESERVED DESIGNATIONS AND AMENDING THE ACT RESPECTING THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL, FOOD AND FISH PRODUCTS

CHAPTER I :	PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
CHAPTER II :	RECOGNITION OF RESERVED DESIGNATIONS
CHAPTER III :	POWERS OF THE MINISTER
CHAPTER IV :	ACCREDITATION OF CERTIFICATION BODIES
CHAPTER V :	PENAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER VI :	MISCELLANEOUS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
REGULATION RESPECTING RESERVED DESIGNATIONS (In force since October 16, 1997)