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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 G: Containers37. 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. |