Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Regulations relating to Coffee, Chicory and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part IV : Marking Requirements

21. Additional particulars on the main panel

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When coffee, chicory or a related product is packed in individual pods/capsules or coffee filter bags, this shall be communicated on the main panel of each container containing such pods/capsules or coffee filter bags (e.g. “easy to use pods”, “convenient filter bags”, etc.): Provided that—

 

(a) such wording may also be indicated as part of the product name only (e.g. “Instant coffee pods”, “Ground coffee filter bags”, etc.); and

 

(b) if the contents of the container is clearly visible and identifiable from the outside, the wording communicating that the outer container contains pods/capsules or coffee filter bags may be omitted.