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

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Potatoes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part II : Requirements for Containers

6. Requirements for containers
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(1)Containers in which potatoes are packed shall—
(a) be intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of potatoes;
(b)not impart a taste or odour to the potatoes;
(c)be free from any visible signs of fungal growth; and
(d)in case of a carrier container, be strong enough not to bulge out or dent in during normal handling and transporting practices.