DEPARTMENT: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
ASSOCIATED ACT: Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 Of 1990)
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of bananas intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R635 of 07 July 2017
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of bananas intended for sale in South Africa.
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- South Africa regulates the grading, packing and marking of bananas intended for sale within the Republic.
- The regulations are made under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The relevant regulation is referenced as R635, dated 07 July 2017.
- The regulations fall under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The full requirements are set out in the official government (gov.za) regulation document.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs the grading, packing and marking of bananas in South Africa?
Bananas intended for sale in South Africa are governed by regulations made under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). These regulations specifically address the grading, packing and marking of bananas for sale in the Republic.
Which regulation covers bananas sold in South Africa and when was it published?
The applicable regulation is the Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Bananas Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa. It carries the reference R635 and is dated 07 July 2017.
Which government department is responsible for these banana regulations?
The regulations fall under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. This department administers agricultural product standards for produce such as bananas in South Africa.
Where can I find the full requirements for grading, packing and marking bananas?
The complete requirements are set out in the official regulation document, R635 of 07 July 2017, published on the South African government's gov.za website. The regulation covers the grading, packing and marking of bananas intended for sale in the country.