- The grading and classification of cotton (seed cotton and lint).
- The compilation of lint and seed cotton standards for grade which are revised bi-annually for lint and annually for seed cotton.
- In order to maintain continuity and correctness of the testing results, Cotton SA participates in International Check Test Programmes which are compiled and controlled by the Cotton Division of the USDA as well as the Bremen Cotton Exchange.
- Liason with role-players and the making available of results regarding the grading and classification of cotton lint.
- Information made available on all types of cotton cultivated in the RSA, with special reference to the quality thereof.
- Co-ordination of the prevention of contamination.
- Arbitration (seed cotton).
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