The containers in which pulses are packed shall —
(a) |
be manufactured from a material that— |
(i) |
will protect the contents thereof against contamination; and |
(ii) |
will not impart any undesirable flavour or odour to the contents thereof. |
(b) |
be so strong that they will not tear or break during normal storage, handling and transport practices; |
(c) |
be whole, with the exception of grain probe marks: Provided that grain probe marks will not be permissible in the case of pulses in retail quantities, notwithstanding the presence of micro-perforations which allow for air release in retail form-fill and seal packaging; |
(e) |
be closed or sealed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof; and |
(f) |
in the case of pulses in retail quantities, be previously unused for any purpose. |