Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsGrading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart VII : Specific Quality Standards for Canned Vegetables35. Peas, Green2. Size groups and standards for size groups |
| (a) | Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (c) and (d) below, canned green peas shall be presented as one of the following size groups: |
| (i) | Small: The peas shall pass through a screen of 9,0 mm mesh. |
| (ii) | Medium: The peas shall pass through a screen of 10,7 mm mesh, but not through a screen of 9,0 mm mesh. |
| (iii) | Large: The peas shall pass through a screen mesh of 10,8 mm. |
| (iv) | Mixed or assorted: The peas shall pass through a screen of 10,8 mm mesh: Provided that each container shall be marked according to sub-regulation (6) below. |
| (b) | Notwithstanding the size designations prescribed in paragraph (a) above, other sizing designations may be used in the case of imported green peas: Provided that such designations are in accordance with the legislation of the country of origin, or the Codex Alimentarius standards. |
| (c) | Large and mixed green peas shall not be presented as Extra Choice Grade. |
| (d) | No size range shall apply for Standard Grade green peas. |
