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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 10: Stowage and Transit

Part A: Specialised Refrigerated Vessels

68. Deodorisation in vessels' refrigerated spaces

 

(1) Every shipping space into which perishable product is to be stowed shall be clean and free of any odours before cooling commences, and such precautions as the Board may require in any particular case shall be taken where a vessels’ refrigerated space is used for the stowage of perishable product.

 

(2) Fungal contamination of shipping spaces is not permitted, and if any trace of fungal growth is observed in the decks or permanent gratings or on the sides of deck heads, the affected areas shall be washed down and cleaned with a suitable cleaning agent.

 

(3) Taint contamination of shipping spaces is not permitted, and the origin and nature of the taint will dictate the method of deodorisation.