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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 10: Stowage and TransitPart A: Specialised Refrigerated Vessels76. Protection of perishable product during loading |
(1) | The Board shall ensure that perishable product is optimally and correctly stowed in the mode of transport or cold storage facility, so as to allow for optimal refrigeration and temperature control. |
(2) | Should an interruption occur during the loading— |
(a) | every attempt shall be made by the cold chain service provider or exporter (as the case may be) to ensure that the temperature of the perishable product is maintained in the container; |
(b) | perishable product waiting to be loaded into containers shall, if possible, be returned to cold storage; and |
(c) | cold storage facility doors and the doors of partially filled containers should be closed. |