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Agricultural Product Standards Act: Regulations: Grading, packing and marking of table grapes intended for sale in South Africa (No. R. 422 of 2012).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 35395 of 2012.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Classification/declassification Fruits/edible nuts Packaging/labelling Inspection Standards Plant production Viticulture/oenological practices
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Statutory Measure, made under section 15 of the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990, provides rules for the placing on the market of table grapes in South Africa. In particular it sets out quality requirements for grapes offered for sale and specifies quality classes. Imported table grapes may be exempted from quality requirements as set out in this Measure provides that they comply with specified international standards, are certified and do not contain certain substances. Grapes shall not contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972. Other provisions concern labelling, packing and (methods of) inspection. The Measure is completed by two Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Agricultural Product Standards Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1990 (1993)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Classification/declassification, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX