Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsGrading, Packing and Marking of Eggs intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart ll : Containers and Outer Containers6. Requirements for containers and outer containers |
| (1) | A container and an outer container— |
| (a) | shall be intact and be made from material that— |
| (i) | is suitable for the purpose; and |
| (ii) | does not impart any taste or odour to the eggs packed therein; |
| (b) | shall be so strong that it protects the eggs during normal handling or transport practices, to such an extent that the eggs packed therein shall not be damaged; |
| (c) | shall not absorb an excessive quantity of moisture during cooling to the extent that the packaging deviates from its intended form; |
| (d) | shall be free from any matter other than the eggs packed therein and the packing material in which such eggs are customarily packed: Provided that advertising material is permitted on or in the container or outer container or on the eggs; |
| (e) | may be new or recycled: Provided that if a recycled container or outer container is used, it shall be cleaned thoroughly before eggs are packed therein and all the previous marks and labels shall be removed or be covered by new labels; and |
| (f) | shall be closed properly in a manner allowed by the nature thereof. |
| (2) | Containers, including any other packaging material used to contain and/or protect the eggs, shall— |
| (a) | by design be compatible with the outer containers; and |
| (b) | fit snugly into the outer containers and leave no unused space, ullage or gaps. |
