Container to state particulars indicating source of supply
15.—(1) Every licensee shall ensure that every container of fresh fruits or vegetables imported by him for sale or supply in Singapore is clearly and legibly labelled or marked with the following particulars:
(a)
the name and address of the producer of the fresh fruits or vegetables;
(b)
the names of the fresh fruits or vegetables contained therein; and
(c)
such other particulars as the Director may require.
(2) Where any consignment has not been labelled or marked in accordance with paragraph (1), an agricultural officer may —
(a)
detain the consignment and direct the importer of the consignment to export, destroy or otherwise dispose of the consignment; or
(b)
seize and destroy the consignment.
(3) For the purpose of paragraph (1) (a) —
(a)
a telegraphic or code address or an address at a post office shall not be a sufficient statement of the address of the producer; and
(b)
the name or names appearing on the container shall be presumed to be the name or names of the producer unless proven otherwise.