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 table grapes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
NO AND DATE: R588 of 27 May 2016
Download HereThis South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the grading, packing and marking of table grapes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
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- The regulation covers the grading, packing and marking of table grapes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
- It is issued as R588, dated 27 May 2016.
- 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.
- ASC Food Safety provides a link to download the official regulation document as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs the packing and marking of table grapes in South Africa?
The relevant regulation is R588 of 27 May 2016, titled 'Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of table grapes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa'. It sets standards for grading, packing and marking table grapes intended for domestic sale.
Under which Act do the table grape regulations fall?
The table grape regulations fall under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). R588 was made in terms of this Act to govern grading, packing and marking of table grapes for sale in South Africa.
Which government department is responsible for these table grape regulations?
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is the responsible department. It administers R588 of 27 May 2016 under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990.
What does R588 of 27 May 2016 focus on?
R588 primarily focuses on setting standards for the grading, packing and marking of table grapes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa. It applies to table grapes destined for the domestic market.
Where can I get the official table grape regulation document?
The full official regulation can be downloaded as a PDF via the link ASC Food Safety provides on this resource page. The page indexes the regulation and points to the official government document for the complete requirements.