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

Regulations

Purchase

Table olives shall be classified as one of the following types according to the degree of ripeness of the fresh fruits:

(a)	Green olives: Fruits harvested during the ripening period, prior to colouring and when they have reached normal size.

(b)	Olives turning colour: Fruits harvested before the stage of complete ripeness is attained, at colour change.

(c)	Black olives: Fruits harvested when fully ripe or slightly before full ripeness is reached.