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 dried fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R3449 of 26 May 2023
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of dried fruit intended for sale in South Africa.
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- The regulation governs the grading, packing and marking of dried fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
- It is issued under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The regulation reference is R3449 of 26 May 2023.
- It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The full regulation is available to download as the official government gazette PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs the packing and marking of dried fruit for sale in South Africa?
Dried fruit for sale in South Africa is governed by the Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of dried fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa. These regulations are made under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). The specific regulation reference is R3449 of 26 May 2023.
What is the reference number for the dried fruit grading, packing and marking regulation?
The regulation reference is R3449 of 26 May 2023. It sets out the requirements for grading, packing and marking of dried fruit intended for sale in South Africa. The full text is published in the official government gazette.
Which department is responsible for the dried fruit regulation in South Africa?
The regulation falls under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. This department administers the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990, under which the dried fruit grading, packing and marking regulation is issued.
What does the dried fruit regulation R3449 cover?
Regulation R3449 primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of dried fruit intended for sale in South Africa. It applies to dried fruit destined for the South African market under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990.
Where can I download the full dried fruit packing and marking regulation?
The full regulation can be downloaded as the official government gazette PDF, which is linked from the article. It contains the complete grading, packing and marking requirements for dried fruit intended for sale in South Africa under reference R3449 of 26 May 2023.
