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 apricots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R1 of 06 January 2012
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of apricots intended for sale in South Africa.
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- Apricots sold in South Africa are governed by the Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of apricots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
- The regulation is referenced as R1 of 6 January 2012.
- It falls under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The regulation is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The regulation covers the grading, packing and marking of apricots intended for sale in South Africa, with the full document available to download from the government website.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs the packing and marking of apricots for sale in South Africa?
Apricots for sale in South Africa are governed by the Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of apricots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa. It is referenced as R1 of 6 January 2012 and covers grading, packing and marking requirements.
Under which Act do the South African apricot regulations fall?
The apricot grading, packing and marking regulations fall under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). This is the parent legislation for the standards applied to apricots intended for sale in South Africa.
Which government department is responsible for the apricot regulation?
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is responsible for the regulation. It administers the grading, packing and marking rules for apricots intended for sale in South Africa.
What does the apricot regulation R1 of 6 January 2012 cover?
The regulation focuses on the grading, packing and marking of apricots intended for sale in South Africa. The complete regulation document is available to download from the South African government website.
