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 bread wheat intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R1547 of 29 November 2019
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of bread wheat intended for sale in South Africa.
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Key facts
- The grading, packing and marking of bread wheat intended for sale in South Africa is governed by Regulation R1547, published on 29 November 2019.
- These regulations are issued under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The regulations fall under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The regulation focuses specifically on the grading, packing and marking of bread wheat intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
- The full official government document (R1547) is available to download from the resource page for the exact requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Which law governs the packing and marking of bread wheat sold in South Africa?
Bread wheat intended for sale in South Africa is regulated under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). The specific rules for grading, packing and marking are set out in Regulation R1547, published on 29 November 2019, and administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
What is Regulation R1547 for bread wheat?
Regulation R1547 is the South African regulation relating to the grading, packing and marking of bread wheat intended for sale in the country. It was published on 29 November 2019 under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990. It sets the framework producers and sellers must follow when preparing bread wheat for the market.
Which government department is responsible for bread wheat grading and marking regulations?
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is responsible for these regulations. They form part of the standards administered under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) for bread wheat intended for sale in South Africa.
Where can I get the full text of the bread wheat packing and marking requirements?
The detailed requirements are contained in the official R1547 regulation document, which can be downloaded from the government publication for this legislation. The resource page identifies the regulation, its associated Act and publication date, and links to the full document for the complete grading, packing and marking rules.