Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsRegulations regarding the Classification and Marking of Meat intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaTablesTable 5 : Classification Deviations Allowed |
TABLE 5
CLASSIFICATION DEVIATIONS ALLOWED
(Reg. 4 (5), 10 (5))
|
Carcass characteristics |
Percentage (%)* deviation |
Action to be taken |
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Age (bovine, sheep and goat) [Reg.6] |
No deviation allowed |
Depending on circumstances - Warning/Final warning/Code withdrawn (for responsible person)
|
|
Fatness (bovine, sheep and goat) [Reg. 7] Conformation (bovine, calf and pig) [Reg. 8 and 13] Damage (all species) [Reg. 9 and 14] Gender (all species) [Reg. 15(3)] |
Up to 6
More than 6 up to 20
More than 20 |
No action
Independent qualified person shall undergo refresher training
Independent qualified person shall be retrained |
|
Percentage meat (pigs) [Reg. 11(2)] |
Incorrect measuring position deviation
Horizontal - 5
Horizontal - 20
Vertical - 0 (between 2nd and 3rd rib)
|
Independent qualified person shall undergo refresher training
Independent qualified person shall be retrained
Independent qualified person shall be retrained |
* Based on 50 carcasses or what is available. If less than 50 - calculate on a 50 carcass basis
