Legal Metrology Act, 2014 (Act No. 9 of 2014)RegulationsLegal Metrology Regulations, 2017Part VIII : Accuracy of measurement when determining quantity of goods33. Accuracy of vessels or containers used for sale of liquids |
| (1) | A vessel or container used for the purpose of determining the quantity of a prepackaged liquid sold therein must be of a nominal volume not exceeding 5 L, provided that— |
| (a) | such a vessel or container may only be used for the measuring off of any liquid in the retail trade at the time of sale of such liquid, if it has a narrow neck and is presented to the retail dealer by the purchaser; |
| (b) | if the denomination of volume thereof is indelibly marked thereon, and |
| (c) | such a vessel or container must be filled to the brim. |
| (2) | The volume of any container manufactured, supplied or used for the purpose of determining the quantity of beer, spirit coolers, alcoholic fruit beverages, alcoholic fruit beers or ales that are supplied from bulk for consumption on the premises, must be— |
| (a) | defined by an indelible line or indentation at least 25 mm in length, distant not less than 10 mm and not more than 35 mm from the brim; and |
| (b) | when such container is filled when the meniscus of the product is up to the bottom of such line or indentation, it must hold at least the volume which must be indicated thereon, in a position close to such line or indentation in clear and legible figures and letters not less than 5 mm in height. |