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Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 1983

Chapter II : Loading and Carrying Instructions

Part V : Container Ships with Centralised Refrigeration System

Section II : Inspection of Integral Containers

 

47.

(1) Each integral container shall have a classification certificate, to be issued by one of the classification societies.

 

(2) The internal and the external condition of such container shall comply with the requirements prescribed in Section I.

 

(3) Before loading into any container commences, a representative of the Board shall satisfy himself that such container is hygienic.

 

(4) Notwithstanding the fact that the responsibility for the correct operation of any container rests upon the shipping line concerned, such container shall, prior to inspection, be set in operation for not less than six hours at the temperature prescribed for the product concerned.

 

(5) The air-delivery temperature recorder on each container shall be fitted with the correct new card and the spring mechanism of such recorder shall be fully wound.

 

(6) The thermostat on each container shall be set at the temperature prescribed in regulation 41, and such temperature shall be maintained for the duration of the voyage.

 

(7) The air-change vents on each container, and also the defreezing and refrigeration system of each container, shall be in proper working order.

 

(8) Where an importing country imposes specific requirements in regard to a minimum precooling period for any container, the Board shall issue special instructions accordingly.