Alien and Invasive Species Regulations. No. R. 1020/2020. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette no. 43753. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Authorization/permit Basin/catchment/watershed Bioenergy Biological control agents Research Risk assessment/management Inland waters Freshwater fishes Alien species Early warning system International trade Monitoring Offences/penalties Wild fauna Wild flora Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Entry into force notes These Regulations take effect within 30 days of publication in the Gazette. Abstract These Regulations, made under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004), aim at listing different categories of invasive species and at defining activities related to their monitoring, control and eradication. Full text English Website dffe.gov.za References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004). Legislation | South Africa | 2004 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Biotechnology, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access and benefit-sharing, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Alien and Invasive Species Regulations, 2014 (No. R. 598 of 2014). Legislation | South Africa | 2014 Keyword: Alien species, Inland fisheries, Plant protection, Weeds, Biodiversity, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Birds, Management/conservation, Insects, Marine fishes, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX