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 groundnuts intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R966 of 05 May 2005
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of groundnuts intended for sale in South Africa.
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Key facts
- Groundnuts intended for sale in South Africa are governed by Regulation R966, published on 05 May 2005.
- The regulation covers the grading, packing and marking of groundnuts intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
- R966 is issued under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The rules fall under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The full requirements are set out in the official R966 document, available to download from the page.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs the packing and marking of groundnuts for sale in South Africa?
Groundnuts intended for sale in South Africa are governed by Regulation R966, published on 05 May 2005. It sets out the rules for the grading, packing and marking of groundnuts intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa. The regulation is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Under which Act is the groundnuts grading, packing and marking regulation made?
Regulation R966 is made under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). This is the enabling legislation that provides for product standards such as those applying to groundnuts sold in South Africa.
What does Regulation R966 cover?
Regulation R966 covers the grading, packing and marking of groundnuts intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa. In other words, it deals with how groundnuts must be graded, how they are packed, and how they must be marked before being sold domestically.
Where can I find the full groundnuts packing and marking requirements?
The full requirements are contained in the official Regulation R966 document. You can access the complete regulation via the PDF download link provided on the page. For interpretation or compliance help, ASC Food Safety Consultants can assist South African businesses.