Food and Drug Regulations
Version of section B.07.039 from 2006-03-22 to 2024-12-17:
B.07.039 [S]. Turmeric, whole or ground, shall be the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa L. and shall contain
(a) not more than
(i) seven per cent total ash,
(ii) 1.5 per cent ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid, and
(iii) 10 per cent moisture; and
(b) not less than 3.5 millilitres volatile oil per 100 grams of spice.
- SOR/79-659, s. 1
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