Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

2026 Regulations

Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canola intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa: Effective 19 December 2026

Part IV : Inspection Methods

12. Determination of undesired odour, harmful substances, poisonous seeds, glass, metal, coal, dung, snails and insect content

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A consignment shall be assessed sensorially or a sample of a consignment shall be assessed sensorially or analysed to determine—

 

(a) whether it has a musty, sour, khaki bush or other undesired odour;

 

(b)whether it contains canola in or on which a substance occurs that renders it unsuitable for human or animal consumption or processing into or utilization thereof as food or feed;

 

(c)whether it contains poisonous seeds;

 

(d)whether it contains glass, metal, coal or dung;

 

(e)whether it contains any insects;

 

(f)whether it contains any snails