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Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)

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Regulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025

Chapter 10: Stowage and Transit

Part A: Specialised Refrigerated Vessels

81. Fresh air intake ventilation requirements on specialised refrigerated vessels

 

(1) In the case of pre-cooled loaded decks, fresh air shall be introduced into the shipping spaces (decks) at such a rate so as to maintain the CO2 level below 0.5% CO2 at all times, or as otherwise consented to, or stipulated, by the Board.

 

(2) In the case of ambient loaded decks, in order to obtain the re-cooling of complete ambient decks, it is recommended not to have any ventilation for the 24 hours after completing a deck, and thereafter to reset ventilation to maintain a CO2 level below 0.5%.