Guidelines for Product of Canada and
Made in Canada Claims

Terms Not Subject to the Guidelines

The following terms or references have regulated requirements and, as such, are not subject to the guidelines for "Product of Canada" claims:

1. Grade names incorporating the term Canada (e.g., Canada Fancy)
   The guidelines will not affect the regulated Canada grade name requirements or the Meat Inspection Legend.
2. The "Canada Organic" logo or references to Canada Organic
   The "Canada Organic" logo is an indication of certification to the Organic Products Regulations and standards. On imported products that are qualified to use the Canada organic logo, a country of origin statement or the statement "Imported" is required to be in close proximity to the logo, to avoid misleading consumers.
3. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) Statements
   The guidelines do not apply to mandatory country of origin statements. In addition, the use of a qualified "Made in Canada" claim or any alternate claim, such as "Packaged in Canada" does not trigger the need for the country of origin declaration unless otherwise specified in regulations. For general information on country of origin labelling refer to the Country of Origin Labelling section.

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