Gas Regulator Levies Act, 2002
R 385
Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsGrading, Packing and Marking of Dried Fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart V : Sampling and Analysis20. Determination of moisture content |
| (1) | The moisture content of dried fruit, except whole dates, shall be determined by means of the method set out in Annexure B at any accredited laboratory: Provided that any other method used for determination of moisture in dried fruit, shall be standardised against the method in Annexure B. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding the requirement in sub-regulation (1), inspectors may accept the results of tests performed for moisture content at the processing facility in relation to the batch concerned: Provided that the processing facility is able to produce an up to date calibration certificate for the testing equipment used. |
| (3) | The moisture content of whole dates shall be determined by placing 50 g of shredded pitted dates in a drier for four hours at 100°C ± 2°C, using as adjuvant 90 percent alcohol and sand washed in hydrochloric acid and then dried. |
