Uniformity

  • The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only garlic of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size.
  • The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
  • Presentation should not be misleading, i.e. concealing in the lower layers of the package produce inferior in quality and size to that displayed and marked.
  • Name of illustration
    • Uniformity – Extra class
    • Uniformity – Class I
    • Uniformity – Class II
    • Mesh bag (a)
    • Mesh bag (b)
    • String
    • Cluster
    • Sales package
    • Smoked garlic string

Packaging

  • Garlic must be packed in such a way so as to protect the produce properly.
  • Packages must be of a quality, strength and characteristic to protect the produce during transport and handling.
  • The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.
  • Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
  • Clean materials should be used to protect the produce from foreign matter such as leaves, sand or soil, which could cause a negative impact on the produce and its presentation. A visible lack of cleanliness in several packages could result in the goods being rejected.