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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 AfricaPart II : Grades of and Standards for Table Olives7. Types of table olives |
Table olives shall be classified as one of the following types according to the degree of ripeness of the fresh fruits:
| (a) | Green olives: Means fruits harvested during the ripening period, prior to colouring and when they have reached normal size. |
| (b) | Olives turning colour: Means fruits harvested before the stage of complete ripeness is attained, at colour change. |
| (c) | Black olives: Means fruits harvested when fully ripe, or slightly before full ripeness is reached. |
