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

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Regulations relating to Coffee, Chicory and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part III : Containers and Outer Containers

17. Requirements for containers and outer containers

 

(1) A container in which coffee, chicory or related products is packed shall—
(a) be manufactured from a material that—
(i) is suitable for this purpose;
(ii) will protect the contents thereof from contamination; and
(iii) will not impart any undesirable taste or flavour to the contents thereof;
(b) be so strong that it will not be damaged or deformed during normal storage, handling and transport practices;
(c) be intact and clean; and
(d) be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.

 

(2) If containers containing coffee, chicory or related products are packed in outer containers, such outer containers shall—
(a) be intact, clean, neat, suitable and strong enough; and
(b) not impart any undesirable taste or flavour to the contents thereof.