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

Regulations

Purchase

(1)	Containers in which bananas are packed shall:

(a)	be clean and suitable;

(b)	not impact a foreign taste or odour to the bananas;

(c)	be free from any visible sign of fungus growth;

(d)	be free from Arthropod infestation; and

(e)	be strong enough for the packing and normal handling of bananas.

(2)	Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.