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

Regulations

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

Part V : Moisture Content

24. Determination of moisture content
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(1)The moisture content of a consignment of pulses shall be determined with an instrument that is suitable for the purpose, has been calibrated for pulses and according to the directions for use of the instrument concerned: Provided that the results thus obtained are in accordance (±0,3 per cent) with the results obtained by the 72 hour oven dried method. [(American Association of Cereal Chemists) AACC Method 44/15A/1981].