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 plums and prunes
NO AND DATE: R1983 of 23 August 1991 | R2744 of 18 November 2022
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This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the control of the export of plums and prunes.
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- The regulation sets standards and requirements for controlling the export of plums and prunes from South Africa.
- It falls under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The original regulation is R1983 of 23 August 1991, with the latest amendment being R2744 of 18 November 2022.
- The full regulation document is available to download for the detailed export standards.
Frequently asked questions
Which law controls the export of plums and prunes in South Africa?
The export of plums and prunes 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 plums and prunes.' It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
What is the regulation number for the control of plum and prune exports?
The original regulation is R1983, published on 23 August 1991. It was subsequently amended, with the latest amendment being R2744 of 18 November 2022. Both fall under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990.
When was the plum and prune export regulation last amended?
The most recent amendment is R2744 of 18 November 2022. This updated the original regulation, R1983 of 23 August 1991, which set the standards for controlling exports of plums and prunes.
Where can I find the full plum and prune export regulation?
The complete regulation is available as a downloadable document referenced on this page. The page itself is a regulatory reference, so the detailed export standards and requirements are contained in that source document under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990.
