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 peaches and nectarines
NO AND DATE: R1983 of 23 August 1991 | R2745 of 18 November 2022
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This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the control of the export of peaches and nectarines.
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- This South African regulation sets standards for the control of the export of peaches and nectarines.
- It falls under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The regulation was originally published as R1983 of 23 August 1991.
- It was most recently amended by R2745 of 18 November 2022.
- It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- ASC Food Safety provides the full regulation as a downloadable document, along with links to the 2022 amendment.
Frequently asked questions
What does this regulation cover?
It sets standards and requirements for the control of the export of peaches and nectarines from South Africa. The regulation is titled "Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of peaches and nectarines."
Under which Act does the peaches and nectarines export regulation fall?
It falls under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). This is the South African Act that governs product standards for agricultural exports.
What is the reference number for this regulation and when was it published?
The regulation was originally published as R1983 of 23 August 1991. It was most recently amended by R2745 of 18 November 2022.
Who administers the regulation on the export of peaches and nectarines?
It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. This is the South African government department responsible for agricultural product standards.
Where can I get the full text of the regulation?
ASC Food Safety provides a downloadable document of the regulation on this page. The page also links to the 2022 amendment (R2745) on the South African government website.
