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

Regulations

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

Part I : General Regulations

Sampling Procedures

13. Obtaining an inspection sample
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An inspection sample shall—

(a) in the case of fresh vegetables packed in containers be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with regulation 12 and shall consist of the entire contents of the container; and
(b) in the case of vegetables packed in bulk containers be drawn from each bulk container obtained in accordance with regulation 12 and shall consist of three quantities of 10 vegetables each, taken from the middle and two opposite corners of the bulk container: Provided that all three samples of 10 fresh vegetables shall be taken as the inspection sample.