Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsRegulations regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of certain Raw Processed Meat Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa6. Requirements for containers and outer containers |
| (1) | A container in which raw processed meat products are packed shall— |
| (a) | be made 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 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 |
| (d) | be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof. |
| (2) | If containers containing raw processed meat 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. |