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Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025Chapter 7: Certification of Equipment, Handling and Storage Facilities and Modes of TransportPart E: Non-Refrigerated Road Motor Transport and Aircraft34. Requirements for non-refrigerated road motor transport and aircraft |
Non-refrigerated road motor transport or aircraft (including equipment) shall be up to such standards as required by the Board and may, during the loading of the perishable product, or while the perishable product is in process, be subject to a selective inspection and validation by a representative of the Board and must be such that—
(a) | all loading surfaces are clean and dry; |
(b) | panels are not damaged; |
(c) | tarpaulins are clean and undamaged with sufficient measures in place so as to ensure that they are adequately secured; |
(d) | perishable product is completely and adequately covered to protect it against the elements, and so as to minimise temperature variations; |
(e) | the chassis of all motor transport shall bear a valid registration number (VIN/chassis identification number); and |
(f) | all cargo containers, unit load devices or skids shall, where applicable, bear the appropriate registration number. |