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

Regulations

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

Part I : General Requirements

Packing Requirements

6. Packing requirements
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(1)Fresh fruits in the same container shall be uniform with regard to class, quality, colour, ripeness, shape, size, appearance and cultivar.

 

(2)Each container shall be packed to capacity.

 

(3)If fresh fruits are packed in pre-packed units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the pre-packed units are clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.