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

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part VII :  Specific Quality Standards for Canned Vegetables

39. Tomatoes (whole, diced, pieces, sliced and wedges)

2. Varietal groups and standards for varietal groups
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Canned tomatoes of distinct varietal groups or other similar physical characteristics with respect to shape may be designated as follows:

 

(a) Round: Means tomatoes having a globular or semi-globular shape.

 

(b) Cylinder, Pear, Egg or Plum: Means tomatoes having an elongated shape.