Protection of Businesses Act, 1978
R 385
Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Grading, Packing, and Marking of Table Olives intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaMethods of Inspection17. Sampling |
| (1) | For the purpose of an inspection, an inspector should proceed as follows: |
| (a) | Draw at random a representative sample by drawing the number of containers in column 2 of Sampling Plan 1 in the Annexure opposite the production group in column 1 of Sampling Plan 1, taking the net mass of each container into consideration. |
| (b) | Examine from each of the containers obtained in paragraph (a) a working sample which is representative of the contents of the container and of a size as prescribed in regulation 18. |
| (c) | Determine the number of containers of which the contents do not comply with the regulations. |
| (d) | If the number of containers obtained in paragraph (c) exceeds the number of containers in column 3 of Sampling Plan 1 in the Annexure, the consignment shall be downgraded or rejected. |
| (2) | In the case of disputes, additional samples shall be drawn in accordance with Sampling Plan 2 in the Annexure. |
