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

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part II : General Quality Standards for Canned and Pickled Vegetables

8. Styles of canned and pickled vegetables

 

(1) Canned or pickled vegetables shall be presented as any of the styles prescribed for each of the canned or pickled vegetables concerned as set out in Parts VII and VIII respectively.

 

(2) Any other presentation of the product shall be allowed: Provided that it—
(a) is sufficiently distinctive from other forms or presentation laid down in these regulations;
(b) meets all other requirements of these regulations, including the permissible deviations which are applicable to that style which most closely resembles the style or styles intended to be provided under this provision; and
(c) is adquately described on the container or label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.