Adult Basic Education and Training Act, 2000
R 385
Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025Chapter 8: Post-Harvest Treatment, Loading and Carrying InstructionsPart A: Post-Harvest Treatment and Handling of Specific Perishable Products43. Citrus fruit shipped at ambient and pre-cooled temperatures to the European Union |
| (1) | The procedure for loading ambient and pre-cooled citrus fruit to the EU shall be as follows: |
| (a) | Citrus fruit pulp temperatures may not exceed 25°C in the case of any ambient loading. |
| (b) | All cold storage facilities in a non-Citrus Black Spot (CBS) infected area that also handle citrus fruit originating from a CBS infected area must in addition to being registered with the Board also be registered with the Department. |
| (2) | The following requirements shall apply to containers and specialised refrigerated vessels: |
| (a) | Board approved shipping regime code conditions must be applied to each consignment of citrus fruit being exported to the EU. |
| (b) | The selected shipping regime codes for each consignment of citrus fruit being exported to the EU must be verified against the loadout instruction provided by the cold chain service provider (usually the cold storage facility) by using a verification system which has been approved by the Board. |
| (c) | The correct carton option must be selected, in accordance with Board approved shipping regime code options, and used for citrus fruit being exported to the EU. |
| (d) | All shipping containers for citrus fruit destined to the EU must be fitted with a void plug at the door-end of the shipping container. |
| (e) | A cellular air temperature logging device (portable logger) that has been approved by the Board must be installed in all shipping containers conveying citrus fruit to the EU. |
