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