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Establishment of Statutory Measure and determination of market development/consumer education levies on apples and pears (No. R. 148 of 2012).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, No. 35074 of 2 March 2012.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fruits/edible nuts International trade Internal trade Agricultural development Plant production Tax/levy Registration
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Measure of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries imposes a levy to be payable in respect of all classes of apples and pears exported by an apple and pear producer or exporter on behalf of the producer from which such apples or pears have been procured. The levy is needed by the South African Apple and Pear Producers' Association (SAAPPA) to fund a market development and consumer education campaign for export apples and pears. The Measure also requires apple and pear producers or exporters to register.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (No. 47 of 1996).

Legislation | South Africa | 1996

Keyword: Agricultural development, Internal trade, International trade, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX