Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsRegulations relating to Coffee, Chicory and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart III : Containers and Outer Containers17. Requirements for containers and outer containers |
| (1) | A container in which coffee, chicory or related products is packed shall— |
| (a) | be manufactured from a material that— |
| (i) | is suitable for this purpose; |
| (ii) | will protect the contents thereof from contamination; and |
| (iii) | will not impart any undesirable taste or flavour to the contents thereof; |
| (b) | be so strong that it will not be damaged or deformed during normal storage, handling and transport practices; |
| (c) | be intact and clean; and |
| (d) | be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof. |
| (2) | If containers containing coffee, chicory or related products are packed in outer containers, such outer containers shall— |
| (a) | be intact, clean, neat, suitable and strong enough; and |
| (b) | not impart any undesirable taste or flavour to the contents thereof. |