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

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Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing, and Marking of Table Olives intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part IV : Marking Requirements

15. Additions to the product name

 

(1) The following information shall be indicated as part of the product name, or in close proximity thereto:
(a) The style as set out in regulation 8: Provided that—
(i) the style may be omitted if it is easily distinguishable in the case of table olives packed in transparent containers; and
(ii) if the table olives are presented in accordance with the provisions on other styles as set out in regulation 8(2), additional words or phrases that will ensure that the consumer is not misled or confused shall be used.
(b) The type of stuffing used in the case of stuffed olives.
(c) The name of the added foodstuff (if a foodstuff other than the stuffing used in the case of the style stuffed olives has been added), herb and/ or spice: Provided that where a mixture of two or more kinds of herbs and/or spices have been added, the expression “mixed herbs”, “mixed spices” or “mixed herbs and spices”, as the case may be, may instead be used.

 

(2) When a flavouring has been added to table olives in order to render a distinctive specific flavour thereto, the product name shall be preceded by the descriptive name for the distinctive concerned and the expression “X Flavoured”, or followed by the expression “with X Flavour” or “with X Flavouring”, where “X” indicates the name(s) of the flavouring(s) used, unless the flavourant concerned has been added with the intention to enhance the flavour of the stuffing or any other added foodstuff, herb and/ or spice concerned.

 

(3) The descriptor “Calamata style” or “Calamata type” may be indicated as part of the product name, or in close proximity thereto, in the case of table olives processed according to this particular method.

 

(4) The name of the variety and/or origin of the table olives may be indicated as part of the product name, or in close proximity thereto: Provided that it is true.