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STATUTORY RULES.

1934. No. 7.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1930 AND THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) ACT 1905-1933.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1930 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933.

Dated this sixteenth day of January, 1934.

ISAAC A. ISAACS

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command

FRED. H. STEWART

Minister of State for Commerce, and for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Trade and Customs.

 

Amendment of Commerce (General Exports) Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 22, as amended to this date.)

Regulation 21 of the Commerce (General Exports) Regulations is repealed and the following Regulation inserted in its stead:—

“21. Canned pineapples for export shall be prepared in accordance with such one of the following sets of conditions as is applicable to the description of the pineapples:—

(i) Sliced Pineapple describable as ‘Fancy Quality’—The fruit shall consist of whole-cored slices only, free from imperfections such as eyes, slashed sides or discolourations, and the colour, thickness and diameter of the slices shall be uniform. The slices shall fit the can. The syrup used shall be clear and shall contain 40 per centum by weight of cane sugar. Where cane sugar is directly placed in the can there shall be sufficient to give a cut out of 23 per centum Brix at 60° Fahrenheit. Not less than eight nor more than twelve slices shall be placed in any 30 ounce or 20 ounce can. The approximate weight of fresh fruit in any 30 ounce can shall be 21 ounces and that in any 20 ounce can shall be not less than 14 ounces.

(ii) Sliced Pineapple describable as ‘Choice Quality’—The fruit shall consist of whole-core slices comparatively free from slashed or macerated sides or other imperfections of workmanship, and free from eyes or discolouration, and the colour, thickness and diameter of the slices shall be uniform. The slices shall fit the can to a reasonable degree. The fruit shall be ripe. The syrup used shall be fairly clear and shall contain 30 per centum by weight

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of cane sugar. Where cane sugar is directly placed in the can, there shall be sufficient to give a cut out of 20 per centum Brix at 60° Fahrenheit. Not less than eight nor more than twelve slices shall be placed in any 30 ounce or 20 ounce can. The approximate weight of fresh fruit in each 30 ounce can shall be 21 ounces and that in any 20 ounce can shall be not less than 14 ounces.

(iii) Sliced Pineapple describable as ‘Standard Quality’—The fruit shall consist of cored slices but not necessarily whole-cored, fairly free from eyes and imperfections of workmanship and may include a number of semi-broken slices. The fruit shall be fresh, sound and ripe. The syrup used shall be fairly clear and shall contain 25 per centum by weight of cane sugar. Where cane sugar is directly placed in the can there shall be sufficient to give a cut out of 17 pee centum Brix at 60° Fahrenheit. The can shall be filled with the fresh fruit.

(iv) ‘Tit-bits’ or ‘Tid-bits’ Pineapple describable as ‘Fancy Quality’—The fruit shall consist of small portions of fresh pineapple free from imperfections such as eyes, slashed sides or discolourations and the colour and size shall be uniform. The syrup shall be clear and shall contain 40 per centum by weight of cane sugar. Where cane sugar is directly placed in the can, there shall be sufficient to give a cut out of 20 per centum Brix at 60° Fahrenheit. The can shall be filled with the fresh fruit.

(v) ‘Tit-bits’ or ‘Tid-bits’ Pineapple describable as ‘Choice Quality’ The fruit shall consist of small portions of ripe fresh pineapple, comparatively free from slashed or macerated sides and other imperfections of workmanship and free from eyes or discolouration and the colour and size shall be uniform. The syrup used shall be fairly clear and shall contain 30 per centum by weight of cane sugar. Where cane sugar is directly placed in the can, there shall be sufficient to give a cut out of 20 per centum Brix at 60° Fahrenheit. The can shall be filled with the fresh fruit.

(vi) ‘Tit-bits’ or ‘Tid-bits’ Pineapple describable as ‘Standard Quality’—The fruit shall consist of small portions of fresh pineapple fairly free from eyes and imperfections of workmanship. The fruit shall be fresh, sound and ripe. The syrup used shall be fairly clear and shall contain 25 per centum by weight of cane sugar. Where cane sugar is directly placed in the can, there shall be sufficient to give a cut out of 17 per centum Brix at 60° Fahrenheit. The can shall be filled with the fresh fruit.

(vii) Crushed or Grated Pineapple describable as ‘Fancy Quality’—The fruit shall be practically free from eyes, pieces of core and other imperfections. It shall be of uniform consistency and shall be packed in clear pineapple juice or in syrup containing 10 per centum by weight of cane sugar.

(viii) Crushed or Grated Pineapple describable as ‘Choice Quality’—The fruit shall be of a fairly firm consistency and as to nine-tenths thereof shall be free from eyes, pieces of core and other imperfections and shall be packed in clear pineapple juice or in syrup containing 10 per centum by weight of cane sugar.

(ix) Crushed or Grated Pineapple describable as ‘Standard Quality’—The fruit shall consist of the sound flesh of properly cored and trimmed pineapples which, because of imperfections, would be unsuitable for higher grading and shall be packed in clear pineapple juice or in syrup containing 10 per centum of cane sugar.

(x) Confectioners’ Sliced Pineapple for manufacturing or glace purposes—The fruit shall be clean and sound and the diameter and thickness of the slices shall be uniform. The fruit may be either ripe or unripe and cored or uncored. The labelled description shall be either ‘Confectioners’ Sliced Cored’ or ‘Confectioners’ Sliced Uncored’ as the case may be.

(xi) ‘Pineapple Cores’ for manufacturing or glace purposes—The fruit shall be clean and sound, and either sliced or whole. If it is sliced, the diameter and thickness of each slice shall be practically uniform. The fruit shall be described on the label as ‘Pineapple Cores’.”.

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1934, No. 7, published under the authority of the Governor-General and the Federal Executive Council, establish Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1930 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933. These regulations were introduced to ensure that exported goods, particularly canned pineapples, meet specified standards of quality and description, thereby maintaining fair trade practices and consumer protection. The objective of these regulations is to standardise the quality and description of pineapple products for export, ensuring that they meet specific criteria based on quality grades ranging from 'Fancy' to 'Standard'. This was a response to the need for consistent quality assurance in international trade, aiming to protect both Australian exporters and foreign consumers.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1934, No. 7, made under the Customs Act 1901-1930 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933, pertain to the regulation of canned pineapples intended for export. These regulations specifically apply to pineapples exported from Australia, focusing on their preparation and the quality standards that must be met. The act applies to entities involved in the export of canned pineapples, ensuring that the produce meets certain defined quality criteria before being exported. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they apply throughout the Commonwealth of Australia. The rules detail various quality grades for sliced and crushed or grated pineapples, including criteria for the fruit's appearance, consistency, and the composition of the syrup used. Additionally, the regulations extend to the labelling of pineapples based on their quality grade, ensuring transparency and consistency in trade descriptions. The act does not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds but implies that non-compliance with the stipulated quality standards could result in penalties or restrictions under the mentioned Acts. Subordinate instruments may further define specific aspects of these regulations, providing additional clarity or amendments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1934, No. 7, concern the amendment of the Commerce (General Exports) Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1930 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933. Specifically, Regulation 21, which deals with the standards for canned pineapples intended for export, is repealed and replaced with new regulations (Reg. 21). These new regulations detail the conditions under which canned pineapples must be prepared to qualify for export, specifying the quality, consistency, and sugar content requirements for various grades of pineapple slices and pieces. The new regulation delineates quality standards for different types of pineapple products, including 'Fancy Quality,' 'Choice Quality,' and 'Standard Quality' for sliced pineapples, 'Tit-bits' or 'Tid-bits' pineapples, and crushed or grated pineapples. Each category has specific criteria regarding the uniformity, ripeness, and presence of imperfections in the pineapple pieces, as well as the sugar content and Brix percentage of the syrup or juice. The Act imposes several obligations on exporters of canned pineapples, requiring adherence to the detailed quality and preparation standards outlined in the new Regulation 21. Exporters must ensure that the pineapples meet the specified criteria for their designated quality grade. This includes maintaining uniformity in the size and appearance of the pineapple slices, ensuring the absence of certain imperfections, and adhering to the correct sugar content and Brix levels in the syrup or juice. The regulations also mandate that the pineapples must be packed appropriately and the cans filled with the fresh fruit. Failure to comply with these standards can result in the pineapples not qualifying for export under the specified grade. Failure to comply with the quality and preparation standards set out in Regulation 21 can lead to serious consequences. Although the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, breaches of such regulations could potentially result in fines, confiscation of non-compliant products, or other legal actions as per the general provisions of the Customs Act 1901-1930 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933. Non-compliance could also damage the reputation of the exporter and result in loss of market access for their products.

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