The containers in which pulses are packed shall —
| (a) | be manufactured from a material that— |
| (i) | will protect the contents thereof against contamination; and |
| (ii) | will not impart any undesirable flavour or odour to the contents thereof. |
| (b) | be so strong that they will not tear or break during normal storage, handling and transport practices; |
| (c) | be whole, with the exception of grain probe marks: Provided that grain probe marks will not be permissible in the case of pulses in retail quantities, notwithstanding the presence of micro-perforations which allow for air release in retail form-fill and seal packaging; |
| (e) | be closed or sealed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof; and |
| (f) | in the case of pulses in retail quantities, be previously unused for any purpose. |
