DEPARTMENT: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
ASSOCIATED ACT: Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 Of 1990)
REGULATION NAME: Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of table grapes
NO AND DATE: R1983 of 23 August 1991 | R2746 of 18 November 2022
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This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the control of the export of table grapes.
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- The export of table grapes from South Africa is controlled under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The relevant regulation is titled "Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of table grapes."
- The regulation was originally published as R1983 on 23 August 1991 and was most recently amended by R2746 on 18 November 2022.
- The framework falls under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- ASC Food Safety Consultants provides the regulation as a downloadable document for reference.
Frequently asked questions
What legislation controls the export of table grapes in South Africa?
The export of table grapes from South Africa is controlled under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). The specific regulation is titled "Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of table grapes" and sets the standards for controlling these exports.
Which government department administers the table grape export regulation?
The regulation falls under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. It sits within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990.
When was the table grape export regulation first published and last amended?
The regulation was originally published as R1983 on 23 August 1991. It was most recently amended by R2746 on 18 November 2022.
What is the purpose of the table grapes export regulation?
The regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the control of the export of table grapes from South Africa. It forms part of the standards framework established under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990.
Where can I get a copy of the table grape export regulation?
ASC Food Safety Consultants makes the regulation available as a downloadable document on this page. It provides access to the regulation and its latest amendment, R2746 of 2022.
