Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES.

1965. No. 49.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DRIED VINE FRUITS STABILIZATION ACT 1964.*

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 Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Act 1964.

Dated this fifteenth day of April, 1965.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

(sgd.) C. F. ADERMANN

Minister of State for Primary Industry.

 

 

Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Regulations.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Regulations.

Definitions.

2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“the Act” means the Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Act 1964;

“the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations” means the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations as in force at the date of the making of these regulations.

Standard of quality for currants.

3.—(1.) The prescribed standard of quality for currants of a grade specified in Item 9a, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 in the Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the provisions in that item in the second column in that Schedule.

(2.) The prescribed standard of quality for currants of the grade known as “Manufacturer’s quality” is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the second column of Item 11 in that Schedule and by the following provisions:—

(a) the currants shall consist of dark-coloured berries of good flavour free from shotty and pin-head specimens and from all foreign matter; and

(b) each package shall not contain more than fifty per centum by number of red and unripe currants, nor more than five per centum by number of berries containing seeds.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 22 April, 1965.

16353/64.—Price 6d.        9/16.3.1965.


Standard of quality for sultanas.

4. The prescribed standard of quality for sultanas of a grade specified in an item (being one of the items numbered 43 to 53, inclusive) in the Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the provisions in that item in the second column of that Schedule.

Standard of quality for raisins.

5.—(1.) The prescribed standard of quality for raisins of a grade specified in Item 39a, 39c, 39e or 39f in the Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the provisions in that item in the second column of that Schedule.

(2.) Subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, the prescribed standard of quality for raisins of the grade known as “Five Crown” is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the provisions in Item 39b in the second column of the Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations.

(3.) The prescribed standard of quality for raisins of the grade known as “Five Crown” that have not been graded for size is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the requirement that the raisins shall consist partly of raisins that are of the description specified in Item 39b in paragraph 2 in the second column of the Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations and partly of raisins that are of the description specified in Item 39c in paragraph 2 in the second column of that Schedule.

(4.) Subject to the next succeeding sub-regulation, the prescribed standard of quality for raisins of the grade known as “Three Crown” is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the provisions in Item 39d in the second column of the Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations.

(5.) The prescribed standard of quality for raisins of the grade known as “Three Crown” that have not been graded for size is, for the purposes of the Act, the standard constituted by the requirement that the raisins shall consist partly of raisins that are of the description specified in Item 39d in paragraph 2 in the second column of the Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations and partly of raisins that are of the description specified in Item 39e in paragraph 2 in the second column of that Schedule.

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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Regulations 1965 were enacted under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These Regulations were formulated to provide specific standards of quality for various grades of dried vine fruits, namely currants, sultanas, and raisins, as part of the legislative framework established by the Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Act 1964. The Act was introduced to address the need for stabilization and quality control in the export market for dried vine fruits, ensuring that Australian products met international standards and expectations. The policy objective underpinning the Act was to protect the interests of growers and exporters by maintaining consistent quality and stability in the market for dried vine fruits.

Scope and Application

The Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Regulations 1965, made under the Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Act 1964, apply to the export of dried vine fruits such as currants, sultanas, and raisins from Australia. These regulations specify the quality standards for these dried fruits, which must be adhered to for compliance with the Act. The standards are derived from the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations and pertain to specific grades of dried fruits, including “Manufacturer’s quality” currants, “Five Crown” and “Three Crown” raisins, and various grades of sultanas. The Regulations apply nationally, as they are Commonwealth regulations, ensuring uniformity across state and territory borders. However, specific exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly detailed within these Regulations, which may be further clarified in subordinate instruments or related legislation. The application of these standards is essential for exporters to ensure their products meet the required quality before being exported.

Key Provisions

The Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Regulations, made under the Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Act 1964, set forth the standards for the quality of currants, sultanas, and raisins exported from Australia. The quality standards are defined in the Regulations and are based on the provisions of the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations, which are referenced in the Second Schedule (Regulation 2). Specifically, for currants, the standards are specified in Items 9a, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations (Regulation 3). For sultanas, the standards are found in items 43 to 53 inclusive (Regulation 4). For raisins, the standards are outlined in Items 39a, 39c, 39e, and 39f, with additional specifications for grades "Five Crown" and "Three Crown" (Regulation 5). The Regulations impose a duty on exporters to ensure that the dried vine fruits they export meet the prescribed standards of quality. This includes verifying that the fruits adhere to the specific standards outlined in the Second Schedule of the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations, such as the percentage of dark-coloured berries, the absence of certain types of foreign matter, and the proportion of red and unripe currants and berries containing seeds. These standards ensure that the quality of the exported dried vine fruits meets the expectations and requirements of the importing countries. Failure to comply with the quality standards set out in these Regulations may result in penalties. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the Regulations themselves, the Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Act 1964 provides for the imposition of penalties for breaches of the Act. These penalties could include fines and other civil or criminal consequences, depending on the severity and intent behind the breach. The maximum penalties would be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Act and any applicable laws in force at the time of the breach.

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