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 10: Stowage and TransitPart A: Specialised Refrigerated Vessels83. Shipments stowed under deck in ventilated perishable product spaces |
| (1) | The Board may permit perishable product to be loaded under deck in ventilated spaces. |
| (2) | The following requirements shall be met if perishable product is loaded under deck in ventilated spaces: |
| (a) | the voyage shall be shorter than 10 days and the perishable product may not be in a container for a total of more than 14 days; |
| (b) | decks shall be fitted with air circulation fans to maintain an air circulation rate of at least 90 complete air changes per hour, based on the empty volume of the shipping space; |
| (c) | the air shall be continuously ventilated to prevent a build-up of CO2 above 0.5%, or any other gas or any odour that may result in taint to the perishable product; |
| (d) | a minimum of at least one complete fresh air change, based on the total empty volume of the shipping space, shall be applied every 12 hours; and |
| (e) | the shipping space shall be clean, with no dust or potential harmful chemical, liquid or other product being present, such as cement, paints, solvents, detergents, petroleum products or hides. |
