Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)Regulations2026 RegulationsRegulations relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa: Effective 24 April 2027Part III : Packing and Containers7. Requirements for containers and outer containers |
| (1) | A container in which Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing is packed shall be— |
| (a) | made from a material that— |
| (i) | is suitable for this purpose; |
| (ii) | will protect the contents thereof from contamination; and |
| (iii) | will not impart any undesirable flavour to the contents thereof; |
| (b) | be so strong that it will not be damaged or deformed during normal storage, handling and transport practices; |
| (c) | in the case of a container that is re-used, thoroughly cleaned and sterilised before a Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing is packed therein; |
| (d) | intact and clean; and |
| (e) | closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof. |
| (2) | containers containing Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing are packed in outer containers, such outer containers shall be intact, clean, neat, suitable and strong. |