Maple Products Regulations

19 (1) Only maple syrup meeting the following requirements may be imported into Canada:

• (a) its container is marked with one of the grade names “Grade A” or “Processing Grade” on the same panel of the label as the name of the product and in letters of a size set out in Schedule IV;

• (b) in the case of “Grade A” maple syrup, its container is marked, in English and French, with the name of the colour class that would have been applicable if it had been graded as “Canada Grade A”;

• (c) in the case of “Grade A” maple syrup, the percentage of light transmission of the maple syrup is as required by Schedule III for the colour class with which it is marked;

• (d) it is packed in the manner set out in section 10; and

• (e) its container bears a label marked with

  • (i) the words “maple syrup”,

  • (ii) the net quantity expressed in litres or, if less than a litre, in millilitres,

  • (iii) the name and address of the packer or importer,

  • (iv) the name of the country of origin, and

  • (v) the lot number or the production code.

(2) Only a maple product, other than maple syrup, meeting the following requirements may be imported into Canada:

• (a) it complies with one of the standards set out in Schedule II;

• (b) it is packed in the manner set out in section 10; and

• (c) its container bears a label marked with

  • (i) the name of the maple product,

  • (ii) the net quantity expressed in kilograms or, if less than a kilogram, in grams,

  • (iii) the name and address of the packer or importer, and

  • (iv) the name of the country of origin.

(3) Maple syrup or a maple product other than maple syrup that is packed in a container that has a capacity exceeding 5 L or 5 kg, respectively, need not meet the requirements of subsections (1) or (2) to be imported into Canada if

• (a) before entry into Canada, written authorization is obtained from the President of the Agency in respect of the shipment; and

• (b) on entry into Canada, the shipment is subjected to any inspection or analysis that under these Regulations is necessary to determine whether the product otherwise complies with these Regulations.