Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997
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 Products45. Citrus fruit loaded in containers at multiple loading points |
| (1) | The loading of a container at multiple loading points shall only be undertaken with the approval of the Board. The exporter and, or cold chain service provider shall notify the Board of the loading points at the time of placing the booking and— |
| (a) | no more than two loading points per container will be permitted; |
| (b) | loading must always be commenced with at the furthest point from the respective port facility; |
| (c) | the distance between the loading points must be such that the total cumulative TTT of 16 hours is not exceeded; |
| (d) | should the TTT of 16 hours be exceeded, then a generator unit must be attached to the mode of transport; |
| (e) | a maximum tolerance of 3.0°C will be permitted at both loading points for pre-cooled loads; |
| (f) | part-loads shall be containerized in such a manner that the second loading point does not experience difficulty in completing the loading process. No shared loading is permitted between loading points; |
| (g) | the citrus fruit must be secured and supported, so that the citrus fruit will not shift during transit between loading points. |
