Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations
STATUTORY RULES.
1938. No. 115.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1936 AND THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) ACT 1905-1933.*
WHEREAS by section 112 of the Customs Act 1901-1936 it is provided that the Governor-General may, by regulation, prohibit the exportation of any goods—
(a) the exportation of which would, in his opinion, be harmful to the Commonwealth; or
(b) which have not been prepared or manufactured for export under the prescribed conditions as to purity, soundness, or freedom from disease, or which do not conform to the prescribed conditions as to purity, soundness, or freedom from disease:
And whereas it is provided by the said section that the said power of prohibition shall extend to authorize the prohibition of the exportation of goods generally, or to any specified place, and either absolutely or so as to allow of the exportation of the goods subject to any condition or restriction:
And whereas I am of opinion that the exportation of dried fruits, except subject to the conditions and restrictions prescribed by the following Regulations, would be harmful to the Commonwealth:
Now therefore I, the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1936 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933.
Dated this seventh day of December, 1938.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Signature of the Minister of Commerce.
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Commerce and the Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
EXPORTS (DRIED FRUITS) REGULATIONS.
Part I.—Preliminary.
Citation.
- These Regulations may be cited as the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1938.
2400.—8/1.11.1938.—Price 1s. 3d.
Commencement.
- These Regulations shall come into operation on the fifteenth day of December, 1938.
Repeal.
- The Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations (being Statutory Rules 1937, No. 66) are repealed.
Parts.
- These Regulations are divided into Parts, as follows:—
Part I.—Preliminary.
Part II.—General Provisions as to Exportation of Dried Fruits.
Part III.—Trade Descriptions.
Part IV.—Supervision, Inspection and Examination.
Part V.—Registration of Brands.
Part VI.—Miscellaneous.
Definitions.
5.—(1.) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“appointed analyst” means a person appointed as an analyst under sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 29 of these Regulations, or for the purposes of the Customs Act 1901-1936;
“appointed place” means a place appointed under regulation 16 of these Regulations to be a place where dried fruits intended for export may be inspected and examined, and includes any wharf at which any dried fruits are to be shipped and any ship used, or intended to be used, for the conveyance for export of dried fruits;
“bold”, in relation to fruit, means that the fruit is large, fleshy and full-bodied;
“coverings” means all the principal coverings in which dried fruits are contained;
“currants” means dried fruits which are produced solely from currant grapes;
“disease” means any abnormal condition of or in dried fruits, and includes any condition arising from the presence of, or caused by, or due to, the operations, development, growth or decay of any insect or fungus;
“1946 export establishment” means an export establishment registered as such in accordance with these Regulations, in accordance with the repealed Regulations, or in accordance with any State law, and includes the drying greens and drying racks at that establishment;
“fragments”, in relation to dried apples, means pieces of dried apples of a size less than one-third of that of an average slice or quarter;
“fresh”, in relation to dried fruits, means that the dried fruits are the produce of the latest crop, and that the condition of the dried fruits has not been materially impaired by age or other cause;
“immediate container” means any carton, jar, bottle, can, tin, or cellophane or other wrapping, which contains dried fruits;
“lexias” means dried fruits produced solely from dipped White Muscatel and Waltham Cross (sometimes called Malaga) grapes;
“muscatels” means dried fruits produced solely from undipped White Muscatel grapes;
“officer” means an officer as defined by the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933;
“quarters”, in relation to dried apples, means pieces from apples which have been cut into three, four or six approximately equal parts;
“registered brand” means a brand registered, or deemed to be registered, under Part V. of these Regulations;
“rings”, in relation to dried apples, means practically whole pieces of apples, which have been sliced at right angles to the cores;
“season” means the period commencing on the first day of November in any year and ending on the thirty-first day of October of the succeeding year;
“seedless lexias” means dried fruits which are produced solely from dipped White Muscatel and Waltham Cross grapes;
“seedless muscatels” means dried fruits which are produced solely from undipped White Muscatel grapes;
“slices”, in relation to dried apples, means practically whole pieces of apples, whether cut at right angles to the cores or otherwise;
“State” includes any Territory under the authority of the Commonwealth;
“sultanas” means dried fruits produced solely from sultana grapes;
“table or dessert raisins” means dried fruits produced solely from undipped White Muscatel or Waltham Cross grapes;
“the Department” means the Department of Commerce;
“the Minister” means the Minister of State for Commerce;
“the repealed Regulations” means the Regulations repealed by these Regulations;
“the Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department;
“walthams” means dried fruits produced solely from Waltham Cross (sometimes called Malaga) grapes.
(2.) In these Regulations, any reference to a Schedule shall be read as a reference to a Schedule to these Regulations, and any reference to a Form shall be read as a reference to a Form contained in the Third Schedule.
Application of Regulations.
- These Regulations shall not apply to—
(a) ships’ stores brought to or shipped in Australia; or
(b) any parcel of dried fruits not exceeding five pounds in weight exported by post.
Part II.—General Provisions as to Exportation of Dried Fruits.
Registration of export establishments.
7.—(1.) Any person who is the owner or occupier of any premises used for the receipt, processing, packing and storage of dried fruits may apply to the Secretary, in accordance with Form 1, for the registration of the premises as an export establishment.
(2.) If the Secretary is satisfied that the premises are constructed, equipped and operated in an efficient and hygienic manner he may, in his discretion, register the premises as an export establishment.
(3.) The registration of an export establishment (including the registration of an export establishment under the repealed Regulations) shall remain in force until such time as it is cancelled by the Secretary or the premises cease to be used for the receipt, processing, packing and storage of dried fruits.
(4.) A certificate in accordance with Form 2, signed by the Secretary, or any officer authorized in that behalf by the Secretary, shall be evidence of the facts therein stated.
Construction, equipment and operation of export establishments.
- The exportation of any dried fruits is prohibited unless the dried fruits have been prepared in an establishment which has, prior to the commencement of the season, been registered as an export establishment, in accordance with the last preceding regulation, with the repealed Regulations, or with the law of a State, and in respect of which the following provisions have been complied with:—
(a) The establishment shall be of such a nature as to minimise, as far as possible, any harbourage for insects or any contamination of the dried fruits by foreign substances during the operations of stacking, handling, loading, stemming, processing or grading.
(b) The establishment shall be so constructed as to admit sufficient light for the purposes of efficient inspection and for the operations of the packing shed.
(c) The establishment shall be ventilated in a manner approved by an officer.
(d) The floors of the establishment shall be constructed of concrete or other suitable material, which shall be impervious to insects and permit of rapid and effective cleansing.
(e) The establishment shall be properly drained, and the arrangements for the disposal of the drainage shall be subject to the approval of an officer.
(f) Facilities satisfactory to an officer shall be provided at the establishment for the removal of dust and the collection of screenings, and the facilities shall be so operated as to remove the dust and screenings during processing.
(g) Adequate provision shall be made to ensure that a sufficient supply of water is always available in any part of the establishment.
(h) The establishment shall, prior to the commencement of each season, and at such other times (if any) as an officer considers necessary, be cleansed throughout. The walls shall be sprayed with an insecticide approved by an officer, and when dry shall, if considered necessary by an officer, be whitewashed. Alternatively, the establishment shall be fumigated with hydrocyanic acid or other gas approved by an officer. The cleansing, spraying, whitewashing or fumigation shall be carried out to the satisfaction of an officer.
(i) At least once during each week during the season, the floors shall be cleansed of all fruit debris and washed out and sprayed with an approved insecticide.
(j) The premises and immediate surroundings shall be kept free from all fruit debris, waste dried fruits and screenings, which shall at least once each week during the season be burnt or otherwise disposed of.
(k) During the continuance of the season all machinery shall be thoroughly cleansed of all dried fruit debris—
(i) during any period when any one kind only of dried fruit is being processed, at least twice weekly at intervals of not more than three days, and at any cessation of work if that cessation will be for more than three days;
(ii) immediately after the processing of any one kind of dried fruit has been completed, and before any other kind of dried fruit is passed through the machinery; and
(iii) as frequently as an officer considers necessary when showell processing machines are used.
(l) The low grade fruits and screenings awaiting processing shall be stored in a place approved by an officer, and shall be processed when an officer so directs.
(m) The owner or occupier of the establishment shall keep such samples of dried fruits as an officer from time to time directs, and shall produce the samples for inspection when required by an officer.
Officers may enter establishments, take samples, &c.
9.—(1.) Any officer may enter any export establishment in which any dried fruits are being prepared for export, and may open any packages, take samples and do all other things necessary to enable him to ascertain whether the provisions of these Regulations are being complied with.
(2.) The owner or occupier of every export establishment shall provide suitable office accommodation for the exclusive use of any officer employed at that export establishment.
Exportation of dried fruits prohibited except subject to conditions.
10.—(1.) The exportation of all dried fruits is prohibited unless the dried fruits comply with the conditions and restrictions specified in the First Schedule and the exporter has obtained an export permit in accordance with these Regulations in respect of the dried fruits.
(2.) The exportation of dried apples, dried apricots, currants, lexias, dried muscatels, walthams, dried nectarines, dried peaches, dried pears, prunes and sultanas is prohibited unless, in addition to complying with the conditions and restrictions specified in the First Schedule, the dried fruits comply with the conditions and restrictions specified in the second column of the Second Schedule opposite to the name or description of one of the grades of the particular kind of dried fruits.
(3.) The exportation of buck currants is prohibited.
(4.) This regulation shall not apply to any dried fruits in respect of which the Minister certifies that, for the purposes of experiment, or on account of special circumstances, it is desirable that this regulation should not apply to those dried fruits.
Part III.—Trade Descriptions.
Exportation of dried fruits prohibited unless trade description applied.
11.—(1.) Subject to this regulation, the exportation of dried fruits is prohibited unless there is applied to the dried fruits a trade description in accordance with these Regulations.
(2.) This regulation shall apply to dried fruits which are imported into Australia, and are not held in bond, unless the Secretary is satisfied that the dried fruits are not the produce or manufacture of Australia.
Trade description.
12.—(1.) The trade description to be applied to dried fruits intended for export shall comply with the following provisions and with the provisions (if any) specified in the third column of the Second Schedule opposite to the name or description of the kind and grade of those dried fruits:—
(a) It shall be in the form of a principal label or brand affixed to the coverings containing the dried fruits, in a prominent position and in a conspicuous and reasonably permanent manner.
(b) Where the dried fruits are packed in immediate containers, it shall be sufficient if the portion of the trade description relating to the grade of the dried fruits is set out on the cases containing the immediate containers.
(c) It shall contain, in prominent and legible characters, a true description of the dried fruits, together with the word “Australia”, and may include in addition the name of the State in which the dried fruits were produced.
(d) It shall include one or both of the following particulars, namely:—
(i) the name of the producer, packer or exporter:
(ii) the registered brand of the producer, packer or exporter:
Provided that the Secretary may, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, permit the consignee’s name or brand to be included in the trade description on the immediate container, in lieu of the registered brand of the producer, packer or exporter:
Provided further that where the producer or packer is not the exporter, the trade description shall include the producer’s or packer’s name or registered brand, unless the exporter sets forth in the notice of intention to export the name and address of the producer or packer.
(e) It shall state that the dried fruits are sound, clean and fresh.
(f) It shall contain the name of the dried fruits set out in bold and legible characters, and if any pictorial representation of fruit is included in the trade description, that representation shall be a representation of the kind of dried fruits contained in the covering to which the pictorial representation is applied.
(2.) The Secretary may permit cypher marks not less than ¾ inch in length approved by him to be included in the trade description instead of that portion of the trade description relating to the grade of the dried fruits.
Trade description applies as at time of shipment.
- The trade description to be applied to dried fruits in pursuance of these Regulations shall have relation to the condition of the dried fruits as at the time of shipment.
Trade descriptions and official marks not to be interfered with.
- A person shall not, except by the authority of an officer, remove, alter or interfere with a trade description or official stamp or mark marked on or applied to any dried fruits which are intended for export and have been inspected by an officer.
Penalty: Fifty pounds.
Part IV.—Supervision, Inspection and Examination.
Preparation of dried fruits under supervision.
15.—(1.) Upon the application of any person engaged in the preparation of any dried fruits intended for export, the Secretary may make available the services of an officer to supervise the preparation of the dried fruits and that person may then attach or affix to the dried fruits, or to the coverings containing the dried fruits, a label setting out that the dried fruits have been so prepared, and the supervising officer may sign or stamp his name upon the label.
(2.) Where the services of an officer are made available in pursuance of an application under this regulation, the applicant shall pay to the Department the sum of Three shillings for each hour during which the officer is engaged in supervising the preparation of the dried fruits, and, in addition, in any case where the amount so payable is exceeded by the expenses incurred by the Department in supplying the services of the officer, the Minister may require to be paid, and if the Minister so requires, the applicant shall pay, a sum equal to the amount of the excess.
Secretary may appoint places for inspection of dried fruits.
16.—(1.) The Secretary may, by writing under his hand, appoint any place to be a place where dried fruits intended for export may be inspected and examined.
(2.) In exercising his powers under this regulation, the Secretary may limit the appointment of any place to the inspection and examination of any particular dried fruits or class of dried fruits, or may attach to the appointment any other condition or restriction.
Dried fruits to be sent to appointed places.
- All dried fruits intended for export shall be sent to an appointed place in sufficient time before shipment to enable an officer to inspect and examine them.
Examination at places other than appointed places.
- The Secretary may, in exceptional cases, permit the inspection and examination of dried fruits to be made at a place other than an appointed place.
Notice of intention to export, and declaration.
- A person who intends to export any dried fruits shall furnish to the Department a notice and declaration in writing in accordance with Form 3 at least three clear working days before the proposed date of shipment.
False declarations.
20.—(1.) A person shall not make any false or misleading statement in any declaration furnished in pursuance of the last preceding regulation.
Penalty: Fifty pounds.
(2.) In any proceedings for an offence against the last preceding sub-regulation, a certificate signed by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Department certifying that the declaration was furnished in pursuance of the last preceding regulation, and was made by the person by whom it purports to have been made, shall be prima facie evidence of the matters certified to.
(3.) Judicial notice shall be taken of the signature to any certificate made under the last preceding sub-regulation, and of the fact that the person whose signature it purports to bear holds, or has held, the office of Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Department.
Export permits and certificate as to examination of dried fruits.
21.—(1.) Where an officer has examined any dried fruits intended for export and—
(a) the dried fruits are marked in the prescribed manner with the prescribed trade description; and
(b) the officer is satisfied that the conditions and restrictions applicable under these Regulations in respect of the dried fruits have been complied with,
he shall sign the certificate at the foot of the notice of intention to export furnished in respect of those dried fruits, and the exporter shall be entitled to receive an export permit in accordance with Form 4.
(2.) When the dried fruits are brought to a wharf for shipment, the exporter shall deliver the export permit to the officer of customs on duty at the ship by which the dried fruits are to be exported.
(3.) Unless the Secretary otherwise expressly permits, the dried fruits shall be loaded in the presence of an officer into the ship by which they are to be exported.
(4.) Where an officer is satisfied that the dried fruits have been shipped, the exporter shall be entitled to receive a certificate in accordance with Form 5 as to the condition of the dried fruits.
Dried fruits may be re-examined and permit cancelled.
22.—(1.) If any officer has reasonable cause to think that, since the examination of any dried fruits intended for export, the condition, quality, grade or class of the dried fruits has changed, he may re-examine the dried fruits and if, having regard to the condition, quality, grade or class of the dried fruits as disclosed by the re-examination—
(a) the dried fruits are not marked in the prescribed manner with the prescribed trade description; or
(b) the officer is satisfied that any condition or restriction applicable under these Regulations has not been complied with,
he may cancel the export permit and any certificate as to the condition of the dried fruits issued in respect of those dried fruits.
(2.) Where an export permit or certificate as to the condition of any dried fruits has been cancelled under the last preceding sub-regulation, the exporter shall, if so required by an officer, forthwith surrender the permit or certificate, as the case may be, to the officer.
Penalty: Fifty pounds.
Part V.—Registration of Brands.
Register of brands.
23.—(1.) Subject to regulation 25 of these Regulations, the Secretary may register any brand as a brand which may be included in the trade description of dried fruits intended for export and shall keep a register of brands so registered.
(2.) The register of brands kept by the Secretary under the repealed Regulations shall be incorporated with and form part of the register under these Regulations, and all brands registered under the repealed Regulations shall be deemed to be registered under these Regulations.
Application to be accompanied by copies of brand.
- An application for the registration of a brand shall be accompanied by seven copies of the brand.
Registration as trade mark necessary.
- A brand shall not be registered under these Regulations unless it is registered as a trade mark under the Trade Marks Act 1905-1936, and the applicant is the registered proprietor of the trade mark.
Registration number.
- The Secretary shall allot a number in respect of each registered brand, and that number may be applied to dried fruits intended for export in conjunction with the brand.
Assignments and transmissions of trade marks to be notified.
- Where a trade mark which is registered, or deemed to be registered, as a brand under these Regulations, is assigned or transmitted, the assignee or transmittee shall give notice of the assignment or transmission to the Secretary.
Cancellation of brand where no longer registered as a trade mark.
- Where any trade mark which is registered, or deemed to be registered, as a brand under these Regulations, ceases to be registered as a trade mark, the Secretary shall cancel the registration of the brand.
Part VI.—Miscellaneous.
Analysts.
29.—(1.) The Minister of State for Commerce may appoint any qualified person to be an analyst for the purposes of the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933 and these Regulations.
(2.) All persons appointed as analysts for the purposes of the Customs Act 1901-1936 shall, without further appointment, be analysts for the purposes of the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933 and these Regulations.
Certificate of analysis.
- Every certificate given by an appointed analyst of the result of an analysis shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated.
Fees for certificates.
- A copy of a certificate of analysis relating to any dried fruits intended for export may be supplied by the Secretary to the exporter of the dried fruits on either of the following conditions:—
(a) Where the analysis is made at the instance of an officer for departmental purposes, the certificate may be supplied upon payment of One shilling.
(b) Where the analysis is made at the request of the exporter desirous of obtaining the certificate, the certificate may be supplied upon payment of Ten shillings and sixpence.
Inspection fees.
32.—(1.) Where, in pursuance of a request by the exporter, any dried fruits are inspected and examined before or after official hours, or on any Sunday or holiday, there shall be charged, for the services of an officer for the purpose of inspecting and examining those dried fruits, a fee which shall, subject to sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, be Four shillings and sixpence per hour or part thereof.
(2.) The time in respect of which the fee shall be charged shall include the time reasonably occupied by the officer in proceeding to and returning from the place where his attendance is required.
(3.) Where an officer is required to proceed on duty away from his ordinary station, the rate of charge to be made in respect of his services shall be fixed by the Minister.
THE SCHEDULES.
FIRST SCHEDULE. Reg. 10 (1.).
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS TO BE COMPLIED WITH BY ALL DRIED FRUITS INTENDED FOR EXPORT.
1. The following provisions shall be complied with in respect of the preparation of the dried fruits for export:—
(a) The drying ground and drying racks and the immediate surroundings thereof shall (except in the case of those materials in actual use in the drying of the fruit) be free from materials capable of harbouring insect pests.
(b) The fruit on the drying grounds and drying racks shall be protected from contamination by insects, insect refuse and other foreign substances.
(c) The dried fruits shall be packed at an export establishment.
(d) Immediately prior to the commencement of each packing season, all second-hand hessians, sweat boxes, drying trays and packing boxes shall be—
(i) immersed for not less than five minutes in water heated to a temperature of not less than 150 degrees Fahrenheit; or
(ii) treated with a steam jet.
(e) All dried fruits (except prunes, apricots and unpeeled peaches) shall be delivered to an export establishment in wooden containers only.
(f) The fruit shall be covered with a tarpaulin, or other suitable covering as a protection against dirt and dust whilst being conveyed to an export establishment on any vehicle.
(g) Any fruit which is unfit for processing for human consumption or for packing shall not be received into an export establishment, and an officer shall have power at any time to order the removal of any such fruit.
(h) Fruit received for packing, subject to cleansing treatment by water or oil preparations, shall be conspicuously marked as such on the containers on acceptance at the export establishment.
(i) Immediately after the completion of each drying season, all drying racks shall be cleansed of fruit or debris, which shall be burnt or disposed of in such manner as an officer directs.
2. The dried fruits shall, in the opinion of an officer, be—
(a) contained in cases or containers which are suitable in respect of size, nature, durability and cleanliness; and
(b) not likely, for any other reason, to arrive at their destination in a deteriorated condition.
3. The outer layers or shown surfaces of the dried fruits shall be a true indication of the average grade of the contents of the case or container.
4. The dried fruits shall be prepared from sound, naturally ripened fruit, and shall possess the flavour characteristic of its kind.
First Schedule—continued.
5. The dried fruits shall be thoroughly cured and free from fermentation, mould, disease, damage, decay, deterioration and from stickiness arising from any cause whatsoever, and, in the opinion of an officer, shall be free from excess moisture.
6. The dried fruits shall be free from stalks, dirt, sand, grit, insect refuse, and from any other matter foreign to the dried fruits;
Provided that sulphur dioxide to an extent not greater than 2,000 parts per million may be contained in dried apricots, dried peaches, dried nectarines, dried apples and dried pears, and to an extent not greater than 750 parts per million in lexias, seedless lexias and sultanas.
7. The dried fruits contained in any one package shall be of uniform type and grade.
8. The dried fruits shall not be over-oiled.
9. The dried fruits shall, before shipment, be treated with a fumigant approved by the Secretary.
10. The dried fruits shall be packed in accordance with the following provisions:—
(a) The dried fruits shall (whether enclosed or not enclosed in immediate containers, such as closed tins, jars or cartons) be packed in clean, new cases constructed of well-seasoned softwood or hardwood that has been smoothly sawn or dressed in a manner approved by the Secretary. The cases shall, in the opinion of the Secretary, be sufficiently strong to withstand such handling as is ordinarily incidental to transport to destinations beyond the Commonwealth.
(b) The cases shall, where the weight of the contents exceeds 30 pounds, be strapped with metal strapping or wire. Cases shall also be strapped where the weight of the contents is 30 pounds or less if the Secretary is of opinion that strapping is necessary for safe transport.
(c) Cases containing more than 30 pounds of dried fruits shall, in addition to complying with sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of this paragraph, have end boards not less than ⅝ inch thick, and sides, tops and bottoms made of boards not less than 5/16 inch thick when softwood is used, and not less than ¼ inch thick when hardwood is used.
(d) Cases containing 30 pounds or less of dried fruits shall, in addition to complying with sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of this paragraph, have end boards not less than ½ inch thick, and side boards not less than 5/16 inch thick when softwood is used, and not less than ¼ inch thick when hardwood is used. The lids and bottoms shall be made of boards not less than ¼ inch thick.
(e) Each case shall contain one kind and one variety of dried fruit only, and the net contents of a case shall be 7 pounds or 10 pounds or a number of pounds which is a multiple of 7 or 10, up to a maximum of 56 pounds:
Provided that where dried fruits are packed in immediate containers, such as tins, jars or cartons, each case shall contain one kind and one variety of fruit only, packed in immediate containers of uniform size, the net contents of which shall be, 8 ounces, 12 ounces, 1 pound, 2 pounds, 5 pounds, 7 pounds or 10 pounds:
Provided further that the Secretary may permit more than one kind of dried fruit packed in tins, jars or cartons to be included in a case.
(f) Where dried fruits are contained in a tin, jar or carton, the design, dimensions and nature of the tin, jar or carton shall be approved by the Secretary.
(g) The labels and markings on immediate containers of dried fruits shall be approved by the Secretary.
(h) Cases containing dried fruits which are not enclosed in immediate containers shall be completely lined with grease proof paper.
(i) Figures indicating the day, month and year of packing shall be placed on the end of the case or immediate container.
SECOND SCHEDULE.
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Regs. 10 (2.) and 12.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
|---|---|---|
| Name or description of dried fruits and Grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 1. Dried Apples—Choice Quality. | 1. The dried apples shall be packed from sound, firm, mature apples not less than 2¼ inches in diameter which have been properly peeled, cored and trimmed, and when prepared are free from worm holes, scab, &c. Not less than 80 per centum by weight shall be slices, quarters or rings, as the case may be, and there shall not be more than 20 per centum by weight of fragments. The slices, quarters or rings shall be practically free from pieces of skin and seeds and reasonably free from cores. The colour shall be as white as the natural colour of the fruit used in the manufacture and shall not vary more than 10 per centum. The dried apples shall be free from smoke odour or other defects.2. Quarters shall not be packed in the same container as slices or rings. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Choice Quality”. |
| 2. Dried Apples— Standard Quality. | 1. The dried apples shall be packed from sound, firm, mature apples not less than 2 inches in diameter which have been properly peeled, cored and trimmed and when prepared are free from worm holes, scab, &c. Not less than 70 per centum by weight shall be shoes, quarters or rings, as the case may be, and there shall not be more than 30 per centum by weight of fragments. The slices, quarters or rings shall be reasonably free from pieces of skin and reasonably free from cores. The colour shall be as white as the natural colour of the fruit used in the manufacture and shall not vary more than 20 per centum. The dried apples shall be free from smoke odour or other defects.2. Quarters shall not be packed in the same container as slices or rings. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Standard Quality”. |
| 3. Dried Apricots— Fancy Quality. | 1. The dried apricots shall consist of cleanly-cut complete halves of sound apricots, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of a uniformly clear, bright apricot colour, of excellent quality and texture, and shall be free from blemishes, blackness and other discolouration. The dried apricots shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅝ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅜ inches in diameter; | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Fancy Quality”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown” or “Two Crown” as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
|---|---|---|
| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 3. Dried Apricots— Fancy Quality—continued. | 1.—continued.(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1 1/8 inches in diameter; or(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter. | |
| 4. Dried Apricots— Choice Quality. | 1. The dried apricots shall consist of cleanly-cut complete halves of sound apricots, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of uniformly good apricot colour, of good quality and texture, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. The dried apricots shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅝ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅜ inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅛ inches in diameter;(d) Two crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit, as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Choice Quality”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
| 5. Dried Apricots— Standard Quality. | 1. The dried apricots shall consist of cleanly-cut complete halves of sound apricots, fully ripened and thoroughly cured. Only one variety shall be packed in any one container. Each variety shall be of fair and uniform colour and fair texture. The dried apricots shall be free from blackness and other discolouration and shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle, the circular meshes of which measure 1⅝ inches in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Standard Quality”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 5. Dried Apricots— Standard Quality—continued. | 1.—continued.(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅜ inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅛ inches in diameter;(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter. | |
| 6. Dried Apricots— Plain Quality. | 1. The dried apricots shall consist of complete halves of sound ripe apricots thoroughly cured, and shall be free from blackness. The dried apricots may be of any size and not of Fancy Quality, Choice Quality or Standard Quality. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Plain Quality”. |
| 7. Dried Apricots— Slabs. | 1. The dried apricots shall consist of portions of sound ripe apricots thoroughly cured, irregular in shape, size and thickness, and of fair and average colour. The dried apricots shall not include whole fruit (pitted or unpitted) and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. | 1. The trade description shall include the word “Slabs” |
| 8. Dried Apricots— Whole unpitted. | 1. The dried apricots shall consist of whole apricots from which the pits have not been removed, and which otherwise comply with the provisions relating to Fancy Quality, Choice Quality, Standard Quality or Plain Quality dried apricots. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Whole unpitted”, together with the words “Fancy Quality”, “Choice Quality”, “Standard Quality” or “Plain Quality”, as the case may be. |
| 9. Dried Apricots—Whole pitted. | 1. The dried apricots shall consist of whole apricots from which the pits have been removed, and which otherwise comply with the provisions relating to Fancy Quality, Choice Quality, Standard Quality or Plain Quality dried apricots. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Whole pitted”, together with the words “Fancy Quality”, “Choice Quality” “Standard Quality” or “Plain Quality”, as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 10. Currants—Four Crown. | 1. The currants shall consist of bold, dark berries which still retain their natural bloom, and shall be of good texture and flavour. They shall be free from shotty and pin-head specimens and shall not contain more than 5 per centum by number of red berries, nor more than 5 per centum by number of berries containing seeds.2. The currants shall be of such a size as will pass through a 13/32 inch riddle but will not pass through a 9/32 inch riddle. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Four Crown”. |
| 11. Currants—Three Crown. | 1. The currants shall consist of dark coloured berries which still retain their natural bloom and lustre and are free from shotty and pin-head specimens. They shall not contain more than 15 per centum by number of red berries, nor more than 5 per centum by number of berries containing seeds.2. Where the currants are not size graded, the following riddles shall be used:—(a) dust riddle, 6/32 inch; and(b) buck riddle, 13/32 inch.3. Where the currants are graded into two sizes, the following riddles shall be used:—(a) dust riddle, 6/32 inch;(b) intermediate riddle, 9/32 inch; and(c) buck riddle, 13/32 inch.4. Where the currants are graded into three sizes, the following riddles shall be used:—(a) dust riddle, 5/32 inch;(b) intermediate riddle, 8/32 inch;(c) intermediate riddle, 9/32 inch; and(d) buck riddle, 13/32 inch.5. The currants which pass through an 8/32 inch riddle and over a 5/32 inch riddle shall consist of dark coloured currants of good bloom, flavour and texture for the size of berries. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Three Crown” |
| 12. Currants—Two Crown. | 1. The currants shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 of item 11.2. The currants shall consist of dark coloured berries of good flavour free from shotty and pin-head specimens. They shall not contain more than 25 per centum by number of red berries nor more than 5 per centum by number of berries containing seeds. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Two Crown” |
Second Schedule—continued.
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 13. Currants—One Crown. | 1. The currants shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 of item. 11.2. The currants shall consist of dark coloured berries of good flavour, free from shotty and pin-head specimens. They shall not contain more than 35 per centum by number of red berries nor more than 5 per centum by number of berries containing seeds. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “One Crown”. |
| 14. Currants—Manufacturer’s Quality. | 1. The currants shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 of item 11.2. The currants shall consist of dark coloured berries of good flavour, free from shotty and pin-head specimens, and from all foreign matter. No package shall contain more than 40 per centum by number of red and unripe currants, nor more than 5 per centum by number of berries containing seeds. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Manufacturer’s Quality”. |
| 15. Lexias—Six Crown. | 1. The lexias shall be such as will not pass through a 20/32 inch riddle.2. The lexias shall be large, bright, amber coloured berries of uniform colour and of full texture and rich flavour. They shall not contain any dark berries nor more than 10 per centum by number of clear brown berries. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Six Crown”. |
| 16. Lexias—Five Crown. | 1. The lexias shall be such as will not pass through a 20/32 inch riddle.2. The lexias shall be large berries of uniformly brown colour, of firm texture and full sweet flavour. They shall not contain more than 10 per centum by number of dark sound berries. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Five Crown”. |
| 17. Lexias—Four Crown. | 1. The lexias shall be such as will pass through a 20/32 inch riddle but will not pass through a 13/32 inch riddle.2. The lexias shall comply in other respects with the provisions relating to Six Crown or Five Crown lexias. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Four Crown”. |
| 18. Lexias—Three Crown. | 1. The lexias shall be such as will not pass through a 20/32 inch riddle.2. The lexias shall be large berries of a uniformly dark brown colour and of good flavour. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Three Crown”. |
| 19. Lexias—Two Crown. | 1. The lexias shall be such as will pass through a 20/32 inch riddle but will not pass through a 13/32 inch riddle.2. The lexias shall be of a uniformly dark brown colour and of good flavour. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Two Crown”. |
| 20. Seedless Lexias. | 1. The lexias shall be such as will pass through a 13/32 riddle but will not pass through an 8/32 riddle.2. The lexias shall be of good flavour and texture, and no package shall contain less than 80 per centum by number of seedless berries. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 21. Dried Nectarines—Fancy Quality. | 1. The dried nectarines shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound nectarines, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of excellent colour, quality and texture, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. The dried nectarines shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅝ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅜ inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅛ inches in diameter; or(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Fancy Quality” together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown”, as the case may be. |
| 22. Dried Nectarines—Choice Quality. | 1. The dried nectarines shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound nectarines, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of good colour, quality and texture, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. The dried nectarines shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅝ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅜ inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅛ inches in diameter;(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Choice Quality” together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 23. Dried Nectarines—Standard Quality. | 1. The dried nectarines shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound nectarines, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of fair and average colour and fair quality and texture, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. The dried nectarines shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅝ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅜ inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1⅛ inches in diameter;(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure ⅞ inch in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Standard Quality”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
| 24. Dried Nectarines—Plain Quality. | 1. The dried nectarines shall consist of complete halves of sound, ripe nectarines, thoroughly cured. The dried nectarines may be of any size and not of Fancy Quality, Choice Quality or Standard Quality. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Plain Quality”. |
| 25. Dried Nectarines—Slabs. | 1. The dried nectarines shall consist of portions of nectarine fruit, irregular in size, shape and thickness, of fair and average colour, thoroughly cured, and shall be free from blackness and other discolourations. | 1. The trade description shall include the word “Slabs” |
| 26. Dried Peaches—Fancy Quality Unpeeled. | 1. The dried peaches shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound peaches, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of excellent colour, quality and texture, and shall be free from blemishes, blackness and other discolouration. The dried peaches shall not be dark or white coloured, and shall be sized into crown grades as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2¼ inches in diameter; | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Fancy Quality Unpeeled”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, or “Two Crown”, as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 26. Dried Peaches—Fancy Quality Unpeeled—continued. | 1.—continued.(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2 inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1¾ inches in diameter; or(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter. | |
| 27. Dried Peaches—Choice Quality Unpeeled. | 1. The dried peaches shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound peaches, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of good colour, quality and texture, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. The dried peaches shall not be dark or white coloured and shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2¼ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2 inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1¾ inches in diameter;(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Choice Quality Unpeeled”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 28. Dried Peaches—Standard Quality Unpeeled. | 1. The dried peaches shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound peaches, fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of fair and uniform colour, and of fair quality and texture. The dried peaches shall be free from blackness and other discolouration and shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2¼ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2 inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1¾ inches in diameter;(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Standard Quality Unpeeled”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
| 29. Dried Peaches—Plain Quality Unpeeled. | 1. The dried peaches shall consist of complete halves of sound ripe peaches, thoroughly cured, and may be of any size. The dried peaches shall not be of Fancy Quality, Choice Quality or Standard Quality. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Plain Quality Unpeeled”. |
| 30. Dried Peaches—Slabs Unpeeled. | 1. The dried peaches shall consist of portions of sound ripe fruit irregular in size, shape and thickness, of fair and average colour, thoroughly cured, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Slabs Unpeeled”. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 31. Dried Peaches—Fancy Quality Peeled, Choice Quality Peeled, Standard Quality Peeled, Plain Quality Peeled, Slabs Peeled. | 1. The dried peaches shall comply with the conditions and restrictions applicable to unpeeled dried peaches of the same grade, but shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2 inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1¾ inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter; or(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure inches in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Fancy Quality Peeled”, “Choice Quality Peeled”, “Standard Quality Peeled”, “Plain Quality Peeled” or “Slabs Peeled”, as the case may be, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown” or “Two Crown”, as the case may be. |
| 32. Dried Pears— Fancy Quality. | 1. The dried pears shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound pears which have been divided longitudinally. The dried pears shall be fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of a uniformly clear colour and of excellent quality and texture, and shall be free from blemishes, blackness and other discolouration. The dried pears shall be sized into crown grades as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2¼ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2 inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1¾ inches in diameter; or(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Fancy Quality”, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown” or “Two Crown” as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First column. | Second column. | third column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 33. Dried Pears—Choice Quality. | 1. The dried pears shall consist of the cleanly-cut, complete halves of sound pears which have been divided longitudinally. The dried pears shall be fully ripened and thoroughly cured, and shall be of good quality and texture, uniform and clear in colour, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. The dried pears shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2¼ inches in diameter.(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2 inches in diameter;(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1¾ inches in diameter;(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Choice Quality” together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
| 34. Dried Pears—Standard Quality. | 1. The dried pears shall consist of the cleanly-cut complete halves of sound pears which have been divided longitudinally. The dried pears shall be fully ripened and thoroughly cured, of fair and average colour, and of fair quality and texture, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. The dried pears shall be sized into crown grades, as follows:—(a) Five Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2¼ inches in diameter;(b) Four Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 2 inches in diameter; | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Standard Quality, together with the words “Five Crown”, “Four Crown”, “Three Crown”, “Two Crown” or “One Crown”, as the case may be. |
Second Schedule—continued.
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 34. Dried Pears—Standard Quality—continued. | 1.—continued.(c) Three Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1¾ inches in diameter;(d) Two Crown—consisting of such fruit, uniform in size, as cannot be passed through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter; or(e) One Crown—consisting of such fruit as will pass through a riddle the circular meshes of which measure 1½ inches in diameter. | |
| 35. Dried Pears—Plain Quality. | 1. The dried pears shall consist of complete halves of sound ripe pears thoroughly cured and free from blackness. The dried pears may be of any size and not of Fancy Quality, Choice Quality or Standard Quality. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Plain Quality”. |
| 36. Dried Pears—Slabs. | 1. The dried pears shall consist of portions of sound ripe pear fruit irregular in shape, size and thickness, and of fair and average colour. The dried pears shall be fully ripened and thoroughly cured, and shall be free from blackness and other discolouration. | 1. The trade description shall include the word “Slabs” |
| 37. Prunes—Choice Quality or A grade. | 1. The prunes shall consist of sound fully ripened, full bodied fruit of excellent texture, thoroughly cured, and of a uniformly good dark colour.2. The prunes shall consist of one of the following varieties, viz.:—D’ Agen,Robe de Sargent,Splendor,Old French,Fellemberg,Imperial, orSugar.3. Only one variety shall be packed in each container.4. The prunes shall be graded for size according to one of the following counts:—20/30, 30/40, 40/50, 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/90, 90/100. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Choice Quality”. |
Second Schedule—continued.
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 38. Prunes—Standard Quality or B grade. | 1. The prunes shall consist of sound, fully ripened good bodied fruit of good texture, thoroughly cured and of average dark colour.2. The prunes shall consist of one of the varieties specified in paragraph 2 of item 37.3. Only one variety shall be packed in each container.4. The prunes shall be graded for size according to one of the counts set out in paragraph 4 of item 37. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Standard Quality”. |
| 39. Prunes—Plain Quality or C grade. | 1. The prunes shall consist of sound, fully ripened, good bodied fruit of good texture, and thoroughly cured.2. The prunes shall consist of one of the varieties specified in paragraph 2 of item 37.3. Only one variety shall be packed in each container.4. The prunes shall be graded for size according to one of the counts set out in paragraph 4 of item 37. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Plain Quality”. |
| 40. Table or Dessert Raisins—Muscatels. | 1. Muscatels, whether in clusters or loose, shall be of firm, full texture, good flavour, of any colour natural to the fruit, and shall not include any blackened or otherwise blemished berries. | 1. The trade description shall include the word “Muscatels”. |
| 41. Table or Dessert Raisins-Seedless Muscatels. | 1. Seedless muscatels shall be of such a size as will pass through a sieve the circular meshes of which measure 13/32 inch in diameter and over a sieve the circular meshes of which measure 8/32 inch in diameter. They shall be of good flavour and texture, and no package shall contain less than 80 per centum by number of seedless berries. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Seedless Muscatels”. |
| 42. Table or Dessert Raisins—Walthams. | 1. Walthams, whether in clusters or loose, shall be of firm, full texture, good flavour, of any colour natural to the fruit, and shall not include any blackened or otherwise blemished berries. | 1. The trade description shall include the word “Walthams”. |
| 43. Sultanas—Six Crown, light coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of large, bold fruit of bright golden colour and good flavour, full bodied and of even texture, and shall contain no dark or amber berries.2. The sultanas shall be of such size as will not pass through a 13/32 inch riddle. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Six Crown”. |
| 44. Sultanas—Five Crown, light coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of bold fruit of light amber colour and good flavour, full bodied and of free pliable texture and shall contain no dark and not more than 5 per centum by number of brown berries. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Five Crown”. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
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| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 44. Sultanas—Five Crown, light coloured type—continued. | 2. Where the sultanas are not size graded, the following riddles shall be used:—(a) dust riddle, 7/32 inch; and(b) 20/32 inch riddle for the elimination of lumps.3. Where the sultanas are graded into two sizes, the following riddles shall be used:—(a) dust riddle, 7/32 inch;(b) intermediate riddle, 13/32 inch; and(c) 20/32 inch riddle for the removal of lumps.4. Where the sultanas are graded into three sizes, the following riddles shall be used:—(a) dust riddle, 7/32 inch;(b) intermediate riddle, 12/32 inch;(c) intermediate riddle, 15/32 inch; and(d) 20/32 inch riddle for the removal of lumps. | |
| 45. Sultanas—Four Crown, light coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of amber coloured fruit of good body and flavour and free pliable texture and shall not contain more than 10 per centum by number of dark berries.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Four Crown”. |
| 46. Sultanas—Three Crown, light coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of fruit of good appearance, of average amber colour, good flavour and texture, and shall not contain more than 15 per centum by number of dark berries.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Three Crown”. |
| 47. Sultanas—Two Crown, light coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of fruit of good appearance, flavour and texture, of all or any shades of amber to medium brown berries, and shall not contain more than 20 per centum of dark berries.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Two Crown”. |
| 48. Sultanas—One Crown, light coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of fruit of any size, of good appearance, flavour and texture, and more than half of the sultanas shall consist of light coloured berries.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “One Crown”. |
Second Schedule—continued.
| First Column. | Second Column. | Third Column. |
|---|---|---|
| Name or description of dried fruits and grades thereof. | Conditions and Restrictions to be complied with in addition to those specified in the First Schedule. | Provisions relating to trade descriptions in addition to those contained in regulation 12. |
| 49. Sultanas—Four Crown, brown coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of bold fruit of amber colour and good flavour, full bodied and of free pliable texture, and shall not contain more than 5 per centum by number of dark amber berries.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Four Crown”. |
| 50. Sultanas—Three Crown, brown coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of amber to brown coloured fruit of good body and flavour, of free pliable texture and shall not contain more than 10 per centum by number of dark berries.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Three Crown”. |
| 51. Sultanas—Two Crown, brown coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of fruit of any size of an even brown colour, good appearance, flavour and texture, and shall not contain more than 15 per centum by number of dark berries.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “Two Crown”. |
| 52. Sultanas—One Crown, brown coloured type. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of fruit of any size, of uniformly dark coloured berries of good appearance, flavour and texture.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the words “One Crown”. |
| 63. Sultanas—Plain. | 1. The sultanas shall consist of fruit of any size, of good appearance, of good texture and of any colour natural to the fruit.2. The sultanas shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of item 44. | 1. The trade description shall include the word “Plain”. |
THIRD SCHEDULE. Reg. 5 (2.).
Form 1. Reg. 7.
No….......
Commonwealth of Australia.
Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF EXPORT ESTABLISHMENT.
To the Secretary,
Department of Commerce,
Canberra.
* Here insert full name of applicant.
† Here insert address.
‡ Here insert name of export establishment.
I [or We]*....................................................................................................................................... of†.............................................................................................................................................................hereby apply in pursuance of the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations for the registration of the ‡.................................................................................................................situated at...........................in the State of......................................as an Export Establishment for the receipt, processing, packing and storage of dried fruits intended for export, and I [or We] declare—
‡ Strike out whichever is inapplicable.
(a) that I am/We are the §occupier(s)/§owner (s) of the said premises; and
(b) that the said premises are constructed, equipped and operated in an efficient and hygienic manner.
Dated this………………............day of............................, 19
………………………………………..
Signature (s) of applicant (s).
Form 2. Reg. 7.
Registration No…….......
Commonwealth of Australia.
Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF EXPORT ESTABLISHMENT.
* Strike out whichever is inapplicable.
This is to certify that, in pursuance of the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations, the premises situated at.................................in the State of ……………..……………and*owned/*occupied by …………………..have been registered as an Export Establishment for the receipt, processing, packing and storage of dried fruits intended for export.
Dated this..............................day of.........................., 19………..
………………………………………………..
Secretary, Department of Commerce.
Third Schedule—continued.
Form 3. Reg. 19.
Commonwealth of Australia.
Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO EXPORT.
……………………
……………..…, 19….
To the Department of Commerce,
Port of..........
* Strike out words not applicable.
Notice is hereby given that *I/*we intend to export dried fruits as set out hereunder.
The dried fruits have been delivered to the appointed place at………..................................and may be inspected on.................................................
I hereby declare—
(a) that I am the *agent/*owner duly authorized by.........................................the owner of the dried fruits specified hereunder;
(b) that the conditions and restrictions applicable in respect of the dried fruits under the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations have been complied with; and
(c) that the dried fruits are marked in the prescribed manner with the prescribed trade description.
Statement of Dried Fruits to be Exported.
| Variety of Fruit. | Grade or Cypher Mark. | Year of Pack. | Brands. | Truck Number. | Number of Packages. | Net Weight. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Export ship………………………………………
Date of sailing…………………………………...
Destination……………………………………….
…………………………………………
(Signature of agent or owner.)
…………………………………………
(Witness to signature of agent or owner.)
Certificate of Inspecting Officer.
I hereby certify—
(a) that the dried fruits referred to above are marked in the prescribed manner with the prescribed trade description; and
(b) that I am satisfied that the conditions and restrictions applicable to the dried fruits under the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations have been complied with.
……………………………………….
Inspecting Officer.
........../…...../19……
Third Schedule—continued.
Form 4. Reg. 21.
Commonwealth of Australia.
Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations.
EXPORT PERMIT.
Port of.................
Date.........., 19….
To the Officer of Customs,
............................Wharf.
The undermentioned dried fruits to be shipped per..........................are marked in the prescribed manner with the prescribed trade description and the conditions and restrictions applicable under the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations in respect of the dried fruits have been complied with:—
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……………………………………………
Officer of the Department of Commerce.
Shipped the above dried fruits.
..................Officer of Customs.
Date………..........., 19…….
Note.—This form is to be delivered by the exporter to the Officer of Customs at the export ship at the time the dried fruits are brought for shipment, and to be returned by the Officer of Customs after shipment of the dried fruits to the examining officer.
Form 5. Reg. 21.
Commonwealth of Australia.
Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations.
CERTIFICATE AS TO CONDITION OF DRIED FRUITS.
This is to certify that......................... cases of.............................branded...........................and shipped per SS..............................to..............................on...........................,19….., have been examined and found to be sound, clean and fresh, and the conditions and restrictions applicable under the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations in respect of those dried fruits have been complied with.
Dated at...............................................in the State of................................the............................ day of........, 19………..
…………………………………………………
Officer of the Department of Commerce.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.