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

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

Part VI : Moisture Content

18. Determination of moisture content

 

The moisture content of a consignment of maize may be determined according to any suitable method: Provided that the results thus obtained are in accordance with the maximum permissible deviation(± 0,3 per cent) for a class 1 moisture meter as detailed in ISO 7700/1-1994 based on the results of the 72 hour, 103°C oven dried method (AACC Method 44/15A/1981).