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Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025

Chapter 7: Certification of Equipment, Handling and Storage Facilities and Modes of Transport

Part G: Containers

37. Pre-trip inspection of refrigerated containers

 

(1) Refrigerated containers that are used for in-transit cold treatment shipments, where on-board product temperature monitoring sensors are required, shall be calibrated in the presence of a representative of the Board and/or the Department and/or foreign inspector (whichever is applicable) and shall be undertaken according to the specifications of the importing country. A detailed recorded electronic and/or mechanical temperature log shall, after calibration is completed, be made available to the Board for inspection, and before a refrigerated container may be approved by the Board.

 

(2) In the case of refrigerated containers that do have an automatic electronic built-in pre-trip inspection (“PTI”) system, the PTI shall be performed manually at the appropriate chilled or frozen temperature.

 

(3) The air exchange ventilation on each container shall be in proper working order and closed during the technical inspection by the Board.

 

(4) Where the importing country imposes specific requirements in respect of cold treatment, the Board shall perform such functions and issue special instructions accordingly.