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and Labelling | Description:The Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program provides support to the industry through the enforcement of Regulation 378 of the Farm Product Grades and Sales Act. Program staff continually collect samples of Ontario fruit and vegetables from different levels of trade in the industry. These samples are submitted to the Laboratory Services Division, University of Guelph for testing of pesticide residues, food borne pathogens and other contaminants. Staff are also involved in preparation and dissemination of manuals for packaging, labelling and quality requirements of fruit and vegetable products, as well as educational material for labelling signs and advertisements at the retail level. The Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program staff are responsible for investigating and assisting in the resolution of disputes which may arise regarding quality, labelling or food safety issues. Compliance and enforcement action is taken as necessary. Program staff also keep industry informed of regulatory changes and assist industry in complying with these changes. | Top of Page | Grading and Packing ManualsThe Grading and Packing Manuals contain a summary of the regulations that apply to the grading, packing and marking of specific commodities in Ontario. These manuals are supplied by the Food Inspection Branch to assist in the marketing of the particular commodity. The manuals are prepared for convenience only. For complete information, please refer to the official volumes of the Farm Products Grades and Sales Act.
| Top of Page | Legislation:The Fruit and Vegetables Inspection Program is responsible
for enforcement of Regulation 378 of the Farm Products Grades and Sales Act
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| Top of Page | Grades and Labelling ChartsThis grades and labelling chart outlines the mandatory and optional Ontario Marking Requirements for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables at Retail. Commodity and Issue ContactsIf you have an issue or question regarding the Farm Products Grades and Sales Act for a particular commodity or a legislative matter, then visit this page for a list staff members who can respond to your questions.
Program Contacts
Bob Forrest Program Manager Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Food Inspection Branch 1 Stone Road West 5th Floor NW Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2 Tel: (888) 466-2372 ext 64379 (Ontario Only) or (519) 826-4379 Fax: (519) 826-4375 Email: bob.forrest@ontario.ca | Top of Page | Foods of Plant Origin John Henderson
Risk Management Specialist Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Food Inspection Branch 95 Dundas Street, R.R. #3 Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0 Tel: (613) 475-5175 Fax: (613) 475-3835 Email: john.henderson@ontario.ca Bengt Schumacher Risk Management Specialist Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Food Inspection Branch 2284 Nursery Road Midhurst, Ontario L0L 1X0 Tel: (705) 725-7295 Fax: (705) 725-5751 Email: bengt.schumacher@ontario.ca | Top of Page | Peter van
Weerden
Risk Management Specialist Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Food Inspection Branch 4890 Victoria St. North, Box 800 Vineland Station, Ontario L0R 2E0 Tel: (905) 562-1671 Fax: (905) 562-5639 Email: peter.vanweerden@ontario.ca Additional Information:For further Fruit and Vegetable information available on either the ministry's website or the Internet (see disclaimer), just click on any of the following links. | Top of Page |
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