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 pulses intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R632 of 03 May 2019
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on the grading, packing and marking of pulses intended for sale in South Africa.
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- South Africa's regulation on the grading, packing and marking of pulses intended for sale is R632, published on 03 May 2019.
- The regulation falls under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
- It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
- The regulation applies specifically to pulses intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
- The full regulation document is available to download from the South African government source.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs the packing and marking of pulses in South Africa?
Pulses intended for sale in South Africa are governed by Regulation R632 of 03 May 2019, titled the Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of pulses intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa. It is issued under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990).
Under which Act do the pulses grading, packing and marking regulations fall?
They fall under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). The specific regulation issued under this Act is R632, dated 03 May 2019, covering the grading, packing and marking of pulses.
Which government department is responsible for the pulses regulation?
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is the responsible department. It administers Regulation R632 of 03 May 2019 relating to the grading, packing and marking of pulses intended for sale in South Africa.
When was the pulses grading, packing and marking regulation published?
The regulation, referenced as R632, was published on 03 May 2019. It sets out the requirements for the grading, packing and marking of pulses intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990.
Where can I read the full pulses packing and marking regulation?
The complete regulation is available to download from the South African government website. This ASC Food Safety page provides the regulation's title, reference number (R632 of 03 May 2019) and a download link to the official document for the exact grading, packing and marking requirements.