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The Weights and Measures Act 1963 (Cheese, Fish, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Meat and Poultry) Order 1984

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SCHEDULE 1

PART I

COUNTABLE PRODUCE
ApplesGarlicPassion fruit
ApricotsGrapefruitPawpaw
Artichokes (globe)GuavasPeaches
AuberginesPears
Avocados Kiwi fruitPineapple
KohlrabiPlums
BananasPomegranates
Beetroots (including cooked)LemonsPomelo
LettucePumpkins
Cabbage Limes
CauliflowerRadishes
CapsicumMangoes
Celery Marrows Shaddock
CoconutsMelonsSoft citrus fruits
Corn on the cob
Cucumber NectarinesTomatoes
FennelOnions (other than spring)Ugli
Figs (fresh)Oranges

PART II

VEGETABLES WHICH MAY BE SOLD BY THE BUNCH
AsparagusMustard and cress
BeetrootsOnions (including spring)
CarrotsParsley
ChivesRadishes
EndivesSalad cress
GarlicTurnips
MintWatercress

Articles 4 and 5

SCHEDULE 2

Tables of permitted weights for containers

TABLE A

Gross weight Permitted weight of container
Not exceeding 500 g 5 g
Exceeding 500 ga weight at the rate of 10 g per kg of the gross weight.

TABLE B

Gross weight Permitted weight of container
Not exceeding 250 g a weight at the rate of 120 g per kg of the gross weight.
Exceeding 250 g but not exceeding 1 kga weight at the rate of 100 g per kg of the gross weight.
Exceeding 1 kg but not exceeding 3 kga weight at the rate of 90 g per kg of the gross weight.
Exceeding 3 kga weight at the rate of 60 g per kg of the gross weight.

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