Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Pulses intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart I : Quality Standards5. Standards for classes of pulses |
The consignment of pulses shall –
| (a) | consist of matured dried seeds of pulses; |
| (b) | be free from any toxin, chemical or any other substance that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed; |
| (c) | not contain more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotinia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act,1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); |
| (d) | be free from any mouldy odours, abnormal flavours, odour, taste or colour not typical of undamaged and sound pulses; |
| (e) | be free from animal filth, glass, metal, coal or insects; and |
| (f) | have a moisture content not exceeding the following limits per pulse type: |
|
TYPE OF PULSE |
MOISTURE CONTENT |
(i) |
Lentils |
14% |
(ii) |
Peas |
16% |
(iii) |
Chickpeas |
14% |
(iv) |
Beans |
16% |
Mixed pulses use the moisture of the predominant pulse type