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Stores must use metric units when displaying the price of fruit, vegetables, nuts and other food sold in bulk (unpackaged) on signs as well as in print and online advertising. They can also choose to include Canadian (imperial) units along with the metric units.
Pricing per unit of weight
- price per kilogram ($/kg) or per hundred grams ($/100 g) (required)
- price per pound ($/lb) or per ounce ($/oz) (optional)
Pricing per unit of volume(for liquids)
- price per litre ($/L), per millilitre ($/mL), etc. (required)
- price per gallon ($/gal), per fluid ounce ($/fl oz), etc. (optional)
When both metric and Canadian units are used
- both prices must be equivalent (e.g. $10/kg and $4.54/lb)
- the quantity must be stated on a receipt or similar document in one of the units in the price
Stores can use scales that measure weight in Canadian units (e.g. pounds), but prices must be indicated on advertising and signage in both metric and Canadian units.
If a store does not display the price in metric units or does not provide the quantity on a receipt, try to resolve the matter by speaking with the store owner or manager.
If you still have concerns, you can file a complaint with us.
In images:
- Bananas
- $1.26/kg
- $0.57/lb
- Honey
- $1.29/100 mL
- $0.38/fl oz