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

18. Determination of percentage ergot sclerotia

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The percentage of ergot sclerotia in a consignment of canola shall be determined as follows:

 

(a)Obtain a working sample of at least 100g from a representative sample of the consignment.

 

(b)Remove all ergot sclerotia by hand from the working sample and determine the mass thereof.

 

(c)Express the mass thus determined as a percentage of the working sample.

 

(d)Such a percentage represents the percentage of ergot sclerotia in the consignment concerned.