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Table 1 – Consumer prepackaged food (net quantity by volume)
The net quantity by volume of a container of a consumer prepackaged food listed in column 1 is set out in column 2.
Item | Column 1 Consumer prepackaged food |
Column 2 Net quantity by volume |
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1 | Wine | 50 mL |
100 mL | ||
200 mL | ||
250 mL | ||
375 mL | ||
500 mL | ||
750 mL | ||
1 L | ||
1.5 L | ||
2 L | ||
3 L | ||
4 L |
Table 2 – Consumer prepackaged food (net quantity by weight)
The net quantity by weight of a container of a consumer prepackaged food listed in column 1 is set out in column 2.
Item | Column 1 Consumer prepackaged food |
Column 2 Net quantity by weight |
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1 | Honey for which a grade is prescribed | 375 g or less |
500 g | ||
750 g | ||
1 kg | ||
1.5 kg | ||
2 kg | ||
3 kg | ||
5 kg | ||
2 | Sliced bacon, other than commercially sterile hermetically sealed | 100 g or less |
250 g | ||
375 g | ||
500 g | ||
Any size 1 kg or greater | ||
3 | Sliced ready-to-eat meat products and potted meat products, other than commercially sterile hermetically sealed | 100 g or less |
125 g | ||
150 g | ||
175 g | ||
200 g | ||
250 g | ||
300 g | ||
375 g | ||
400 g | ||
500 g | ||
600 g | ||
700 g | ||
900 g | ||
Any size 1 kg or greater | ||
4 | Sausages and sausage meat, other than commercially sterile hermetically sealed | 100 g or less |
125 g | ||
175 g | ||
225 g | ||
250 g | ||
300 g | ||
375 g | ||
450 g | ||
500 g | ||
600 g | ||
675 g | ||
750 g | ||
900 g | ||
Any size 1 kg or greater | ||
5 | Peanut butter | 250 g |
375 g | ||
500 g | ||
750 g | ||
1 kg | ||
1.5 kg | ||
2 kg |
Table 3 – Consumer prepackaged food (net quantity by weight or volume)
The net quantity by weight or volume of a container of a consumer prepackaged food listed in column 1 is set out in column 2 or 3, as the case may be.
Item | Column 1 Consumer prepackaged food |
Column 2 Net quantity by weight |
Column 3 Net quantity by volume |
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1 | Fresh carrots for which a grade is prescribed | 1.36 kg or less |
If using metric units:
Or If using Canadian units (metric volume equivalent)Table Note 1:
|
2.27 kg | |||
4.54 kg | |||
11.3 kg | |||
22.7 kg | |||
2 | Fresh potatoes for which a grade is prescribed | 1.36 kg or less |
If using metric units:
Or If using Canadian units (metric volume equivalent)Table Note 1:
|
1.81 kg (only permitted for Canada No. 1 Creamer) | |||
2.27 kg | |||
4.54 kg | |||
6.80 kg | |||
9.07 kg | |||
22.7 kg | |||
34.0 kg | |||
45.4 kg |
Table 4 – Prepackaged food (net quantity by weight)
The net quantity by weight of a container of a prepackaged food listed in column 1 is set out in column 2.
Item | Column 1 Prepackaged food that is a processed fruit or vegetable product |
Column 2 Net quantity by weight |
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1 | Glace fruits, glace pineapple, cut oranges, lemon and citron peel, cut mixed peel and cut mixed fruit | 125 g or less |
225 g | ||
450 g | ||
Any size from 500 g to 20 kg, in increments of 500 g |
Table 5 – Hermetically sealed prepackaged food containing food with a prescribed grade (net quantity by volume and metal container dimensions)
The net quantity by volume of a container of a hermetically sealed prepackaged food for which a food grade is listed in column 1 is set out in column 2; and, if the container is a metal container, the corresponding dimensions in millimetres or inches (as expressed by industry) are set out in columns 3 and 4.
Item | Column 1 Prepackaged food that is a processed fruit or vegetable product |
Column 2 Net quantity by volume |
Column 3 Metal container dimensionsTable Note 2 (in millimetres) |
Column 4 Metal container dimensionsTable Note 2 (in inches as expressed by industryTable Note 3) |
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1 | Vegetables, other than asparagus, sweet potatoes or vegetables for which specific provision is made in this table | 284 mL | 68 × 101 | 211 × 400 |
398 mL | 76 × 112 or 87 × 90 | 300 × 407 or 307 × 309 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.65 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 173 or 157 x 177 | 603 × 613 or 603 x 700 | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2 | Tomato juice | 200 mL or less | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
250 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
284 mL | 62 × 118 or 68 × 101 | 207.5 × 410.5 or 211 × 400 | ||
398 mL | 76 × 112 | 300 × 407 | ||
500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
750 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
1.5 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.82 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
Any size from 2.5 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
3 | Corn, vacuum packTable Note 4 | 199 mL | 68 × 82 | 211 × 304 |
341 mL | 87 × 85 | 307 × 306 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
2.13 L | 157 × 152 | 603 × 600 | ||
2.84 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
4 | Mushrooms in brineTable Note 5 | 128 mL | 68 × 50 | 211 × 200 |
284 mL | 68 × 101 | 211 × 400 | ||
398 mL | 76 × 112 | 300 × 407 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 177 | 603 × 700 | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
5 | Tomato paste | 150 mL or less | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
156 mL | 54 x 50 | 202 x 308 | ||
369 mL | 67 x 137 or 76 x 101 | 210 x 506 or 300 × 400 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 177 | 603 × 700 | ||
3.58 L | 157 × 222 | 603 × 812 | ||
Any size from 4 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
6 | Tomato pulp, tomato puree and concentrated tomato juice or tomato juice concentrate | 341 mL | 68 × 115 | 211 × 409 |
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 177 | 603 × 700 | ||
3.58 L | 157 × 222 | 603 × 812 | ||
Any size from 4 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
7 | Maraschino, crème de menthe and cocktail cherries | 125 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
250 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
375 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
Any size from 4 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
8 | Tomato catsup, catsup, tomato ketchup or ketchup | 125 mL or less | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
250 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
375 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
575 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
750 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.25 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.5 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2.84 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
Table 6 – Hermetically sealed prepackaged food containing food with no prescribed grade (net quantity by volume and metal container dimensions)
The net quantity by volume of a container of a hermetically sealed prepackaged food listed in column 1 is set out in column 2 and, if the hermetically sealed package is a metal container, the corresponding dimensions in millimetres or inches (as expressed by industry) are set out in columns 3 and 4.
Item | Column 1 Prepackaged food that is a processed fruit or vegetable product |
Column 2 Net quantity by volume |
Column 3 Metal container dimensionsTable Note 7 (in millimetres) |
Column 4 Metal container dimensionsTable Note 7 (in inches as expressed by industryTable Note 8) |
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1 | Beans with pork or beans and pork, beans or vegetarian beans | 128 mL | 68 x 50 | 211 x 200 |
227 mL | 68 x 82 | 211 x 304 | ||
284 mL | 68 × 101 | 211 × 400 | ||
398 mL | 76 × 112 or 87 x 84 or 103 × 69 | 300 × 407 or 307 x 305 or 401 × 212 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 or 103 × 85 | 307 × 409 or 401 × 306 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 177 | 603 × 700 | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2 | Infant and junior foods that are processed fruit or vegetable products | 128 mL | 54 × 72 | 202 × 213.5 |
213 mL | 68 × 76 | 211 × 300 | ||
Any size from 500 mL to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
3 | Spaghetti in tomato sauce | 128 mL | 68 x 50 | 211 x 200 |
227 mL | 68 x 82 | 211 x 304 | ||
284 mL | 68 × 101 | 211 × 400 | ||
398 mL | 76 × 112 | 300 × 407 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 177 | 603 × 700 | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
4 | Mushrooms, including creamed, stems and pieces in brine | 128 mL | 54 × 72 or 68 × 50 | 202 × 213.5 or 211 × 200 |
284 mL | 68 × 101 | 211 × 400 | ||
398 mL | 76 × 125 | 300 × 407 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 173 or 157 x 177 | 603 × 613 or 603 x 700 | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
5 | Pie fruits, pie fillers and pie fillings | 284 mL | 68 × 101 | 211 × 400 |
398 mL | 76 × 112 or 87 × 90 | 300 × 407 or 307 × 309 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 173 or 157 x 177 | 603 × 613 or 603 x 700 | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
6 | Pickles, relishes and chutneys | 125 mL or less | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
250 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
375 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
750 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.25 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.5 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2.84 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
3.78 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
Any size from 4 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
7 | Green olives, but not including ripe olives, black olives or California ripe olives | 225 mL or less | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
250 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
375 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
398 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
625 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
750 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.25 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.5 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2.84 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
8 | Sauerkraut with preservative(s) | 284 mL | 68 × 101 | 211 × 400 |
398 mL | 76 × 112 or 87 × 90 | 300 × 407 or 307 × 309 | ||
540 mL | 87 × 115 | 307 × 409 | ||
796 mL | 103 × 119 | 401 × 411 | ||
909 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
1.36 L | 107 × 177 | 404 × 700 | ||
2.84 L | 157 × 177 | 603 × 700 | ||
Any size from 3 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
9 | Horseradish sauce, prepared horseradish and creamed horseradish | 125 mL or less | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
250 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
2 L | Any dimensions | Any dimensions | ||
Any size from 4 L to 20 L, in increments of 500 mL | Any dimensions | Any dimensions |
Table 7 – Prepackaged food, other than consumer prepackaged food, for which a grade is prescribed (maximum capacity by net weight)
The maximum capacity by net weight of a container of prepackaged food, other than consumer prepackaged food, set out in column 1 is set out in column 2.
Item | Column 1 Prepackaged food, other than consumer prepackaged |
Column 2 Maximum capacity by net weight |
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1 | Fresh apples | No greater than 200 kg |
2 | Fresh carrots | No greater than 50 kg |
3 | Fresh potatoes | No greater than 50 kg |