Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Pineapples intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart IIPacking Requirements5. Containers |
| (1) | Containers in which pineapples are packed shal — |
| (a) | be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable; |
| (b) | not impart a foreign taste or odour to the pineapples; |
| (c) | be free from any visible signs of fungus growth; |
| (d) | be free from Arthropod infestation; and |
| (e) | be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that pineapples are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport. |
| (2) | Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use. |