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 titleAn 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, North America 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