Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1958. No. 9

REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1957 AND THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) ACT 1905-1950.*

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 1901-1957 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950.

Dated this 14th day of February, 1958.

W. J. SLIM

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

(SGD.) WILLIAM McMAHON

Minister of State for Primary Industry and for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Customs and Excise.

AMENDMENTS OF THE EXPORTS (DRIED FRUITS) REGULATIONS.†

Second Schedule-Item 9A.

1. The Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations is amended by inserting, after item 9, the following item:—

“9A. Currants—Six Crown.

1. The currants shall consist of bold dark berries which still retain their natural bloom, and shall be of very good texture and flavour They shall be free from shotty and pinhead specimens and red berries and shall not contain more than 5 per centum by number of berries containing seeds.

1. The trade description shall include the words Six Crown.”

 

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.

 

Second Schedule.

2. The Second Schedule to the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations is amended—

(a) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 10 the words “Four Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Five Crown”;

(b) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 11 the words “Three Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Four Crown”;

(c) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 12 the words “Two Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Three Crown”;

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 20th February, 1958.

† Statutory Rules 1938, No. 115, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, No. 28; 1946, No. 144; 1948, No. 30; 1950, No. 61; 1951, No. 131; 1952, No. 109; 1954, No. 44; 1956, Nos. 9 and 124; and 1957, Nos. 17 and 37.

6989/57.—PRICE 3D. 610/10.12.1957.


(d) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 13 the words “One Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Two Crown”;

(e) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 14 the words “Plain Quality” and inserting in their stead the words “One Crown”;

(f) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 43 the words “Six Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Seven Crown”;

(g) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 44 the words “Five Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Six Crown”;

(h) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 45 the words “Four Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Five Crown”;

(i) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 46 the words “Three Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Four Crown”;

(j) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 47 the words “Two Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Three Crown”;

(k) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 48 the words “One Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Two Crown”;

(l) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 49 the words “Four Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Five Crown”;

(m) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 50 the words “Three Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Four Crown”;

(n) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 51 the words “Two Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Three Crown”;

(o) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 52 the words “One Crown” and inserting in their stead the words “Two Crown”; and

(p) by omitting from the first and third columns of item 53 the word “Plain” and inserting in its stead the words “One Crown”.

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1958, No. 9, enacted under the authority of the Governor-General, addresses the need to refine and update the regulatory standards for the export of dried fruits, specifically currants, in line with prevailing market and quality expectations. This legislative instrument amends the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations to ensure consistency and transparency in trade descriptions and quality standards. The policy objective is to safeguard consumer interests and maintain Australia's reputation for high-quality exports by setting stringent criteria for the classification and trade descriptions of dried fruits, particularly currants, exported from the country. This regulation reflects a commitment to upholding the integrity of Australian agricultural products in international markets.

Scope and Application

The statutory instrument C1958L00009, made under the Customs Act 1901-1957 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, applies to the classification and quality standards of dried fruits intended for export. It specifies detailed requirements for currants and recalibrates the quality grades for various dried fruits, thereby affecting the export industry within Australia. These regulations dictate the size, quality, and permissible defects of currants, and adjust the grading system for different dried fruits to ensure a consistent standard for exported goods. The instrument operates nationally as it is made under Commonwealth legislation, extending its reach across all states and territories within Australia. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or specific thresholds mentioned in the text, but the application may be further detailed or refined through subordinate instruments that may be issued under these Acts.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations (sections 1 and 2) introduce new quality standards for currants and reclassify existing quality grades for dried fruits under the Exports (Dried Fruits) Regulations. Specifically, Section 1 adds a new category for currants, named 'Six Crown', with detailed requirements regarding the appearance, texture, and seed content of the berries, as well as the mandatory inclusion of 'Six Crown' in the trade description. Section 2 modifies the quality grades for various items, shifting each category up by one grade, such as changing 'Four Crown' to 'Five Crown' and so on, effectively raising the quality standard for each grade of dried fruit. The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations primarily concern exporters of dried fruits, including currants. Exporters must ensure that their currants meet the new criteria for 'Six Crown' currants, which include specifications about the size, appearance, and seed content of the berries. Additionally, the reclassification of quality grades requires exporters to adjust their labelling and grading to reflect the new standards. These obligations ensure consistency and clarity in the quality of exported dried fruits and help maintain the reputation of Australian dried fruit exports on the international market. For breaches of these Regulations, there are potential civil and criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, under the Customs Act 1901-1957 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, penalties for non-compliance can include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant state or territory laws that may apply. Ensuring compliance with these Regulations is crucial for exporters to avoid legal repercussions and maintain their export licenses.

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