DEPARTMENT: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
ASSOCIATED ACT: Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 Of 1990)
REGULATION NAME: Regulations regarding control of the export of fresh vegetables
NO AND DATE: R3478 of 02 June 2023
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards and control measures for the exporting of fresh vegetables from South Africa.
The scope of this regulation can be found under the definition of “fresh vegetables” and the exemptions mentioned in Regulation (clause) 2.
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Read more: VEGETABLES (FRESH) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fresh Vegetables Intended for Sale in the Republic of South AfricaKey facts
- The export of fresh vegetables from South Africa is controlled by the Regulations regarding control of the export of fresh vegetables, published as R3478 of 02 June 2023.
- These regulations are made under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) and administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The regulation sets standards and control measures for exporting fresh vegetables from South Africa.
- The scope, the definition of "fresh vegetables", and the applicable exemptions are set out in clause 2 of the regulation.
- The full regulation is available to download as a PDF from the South African government (gov.za) website via the article.
Frequently asked questions
What legislation controls the export of fresh vegetables from South Africa?
The export of fresh vegetables from South Africa is controlled by the Regulations regarding control of the export of fresh vegetables, published as R3478 of 02 June 2023. These regulations are made under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). They set standards and control measures for exporting fresh vegetables from South Africa.
Which government department is responsible for these fresh vegetable export regulations?
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is the department associated with these regulations. The regulations fall under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). The article identifies this department as the authority linked to the control of fresh vegetable exports.
What is Regulation R3478 for fresh vegetables?
R3478 of 02 June 2023 is the regulation number and date for the Regulations regarding control of the export of fresh vegetables. It primarily focuses on setting standards and control measures for exporting fresh vegetables from South Africa. The article links to the full regulation as a downloadable PDF on the gov.za website.
Where can I find the scope and definition of "fresh vegetables" in the regulation?
The scope of the regulation, the definition of "fresh vegetables", and the applicable exemptions are set out in clause 2 of the regulation. The article directs readers to that clause for these details. The complete regulation can be downloaded from the government website linked in the article.