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Margarine Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 269).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting margarine.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Milk/dairy products Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the production, marketing and use of margarine. The text – consisting of 10 sections – deals with the following aspects: use of preservatives, no mixing with butter, requirements of packaging, inspector and penalty.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Margarine Regulations (N.S. Reg. 8/49).

Legislation | Canada | 1949 (1972)

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX