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 dry beans intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R112 of 14 February 2014
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of dry beans intended for sale in South Africa.
Useful Categories
All Fruits and Vegetables Legislation

MUSHROOMS (CANNED) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Mushrooms Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
Read more: MUSHROOMS (CANNED) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Mushrooms Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
ONIONS AND SHALLOTS – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Onions and Shallots Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
Read more: ONIONS AND SHALLOTS – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Onions and Shallots Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
PEACHES AND NECTARINES – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Peaches and Nectarines Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
Read more: PEACHES AND NECTARINES – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Peaches and Nectarines Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
PLUMS AND PRUNES – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Plums and Prunes Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
Read more: PLUMS AND PRUNES – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Plums and Prunes Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
VEGETABLES (CANNED AND PICKLED) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
Read more: VEGETABLES (CANNED AND PICKLED) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
VEGETABLES (FRESH) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fresh Vegetables Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
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 grading, packing and marking of dry beans intended for sale in South Africa is regulated under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- The applicable regulation is 'Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of dry beans intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa', cited as R112 of 14 February 2014.
- The regulation is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The regulation's primary focus is the grading, packing and marking of dry beans intended for sale within South Africa.
- ASC Food Safety Consultants offers consulting, audits, accredited training and FSMS toolkits to help South African food businesses achieve compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Which law governs the packing and marking of dry beans in South Africa?
Dry beans intended for sale in South Africa are regulated under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). The specific regulation covering grading, packing and marking is R112, published on 14 February 2014. It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
What does the dry beans regulation R112 of 2014 cover?
R112 of 14 February 2014 sets out the regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of dry beans intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa. Its primary focus is on how dry beans are graded, packed and marked before they are sold in the country.
Which government department administers the dry beans regulations?
The regulations for grading, packing and marking of dry beans fall under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. They are issued under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
Where can I get help complying with the dry beans packing and marking regulations?
ASC Food Safety Consultants provides expert food safety support to South African food businesses. This includes consulting, audits, accredited training and ready-to-use FSMS toolkits to help businesses get compliant faster, wherever they are located.
