Agricultural Product Standards Act

The Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990 is an important piece of legislation in South Africa. It was enacted to regulate the production, grading, marking, and sale of certain agricultural products. The Act applies to products such as meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, and grains. It sets out standards for these products, including the quality, size, packaging, and labeling requirements.

The list below consists of some regulations and standards which falls under the Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990.

Legislation - Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

PEACHES AND NECTARINES – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Peaches and Nectarines Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of peaches and nectarines intended for sale in South Africa (R901 of 2011).

Legislation - Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

MUSHROOMS (CANNED) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Mushrooms Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of canned mushrooms intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
(R3 of 2001 | R414 of 2010).

Legislation - Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

VEGETABLES (FRESH) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fresh Vegetables Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of fresh vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (R364 of 2013)

Legislation - Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

ONIONS AND SHALLOTS – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Onions and Shallots Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of onions and shallots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
(R192 of 2015).

Legislation - Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

DAIRY PRODUCTS – Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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South African legislation relating to the classification, packing, and marking requirements of dairy and imitation dairy products intended for sale in South Africa (R260 of 2015).

Legislation - Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

VINEGAR – Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Vinegar and Imitation Vinegar Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa (R1340 of 2018)

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South African legislation relating to the classification, packing, and marking requirements of vinegar and imitation vinegar intended for sale in South Africa (R1340 of 2018).