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 classification, packing and marking of fat spreads intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R194 of 09 March 2012
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the classification, packing, and marking requirements of fat spreads intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
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- South Africa regulates the classification, packing and marking of fat spreads intended for sale in the Republic.
- The rules are set out in Regulation R194 of 09 March 2012.
- These regulations fall 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 full regulation document can be downloaded via the linked government (gov.za) source.
Frequently asked questions
What regulates the packing and marking of fat spreads in South Africa?
Fat spreads sold in South Africa are governed by the Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Fat Spreads Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa. These are published as R194 of 09 March 2012 under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
Which regulation number applies to fat spreads in South Africa?
The applicable reference is R194 of 09 March 2012. It sets the standards for how fat spreads must be classified, packed and marked when sold in the Republic of South Africa.
Under which Act do the fat spreads regulations fall?
The fat spreads regulations fall under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). This Act provides the legal framework for the product standards set out in R194 of 09 March 2012.
Which department is responsible for the fat spreads regulations?
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is responsible for these regulations. It administers R194 of 09 March 2012 covering the classification, packing and marking of fat spreads for sale in South Africa.
What do the South African fat spreads regulations cover?
The regulations focus on setting standards for the classification, packing and marking of fat spreads intended for sale in South Africa. The full compliance detail is contained in the complete regulation document (R194), which can be accessed directly for the specific requirements.