Establishment of Statutory Measure: registration of potato producers, traders, processors, exporters, importers, certification bodies, export inspection bodies, kraft paper importers, kraft paper manufacturers, potato sack manufacturers, potato sack importers, and fresh produce markets (No. R. 1048 of 2004).

Subject

Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Vegetables/legumes Packaging/labelling Agricultural development Plant production International trade Registration

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Statutory Measure requires potato producers, traders, processors, exporters, importers, certification bodies, export inspection bodies, packing paper importers and manufacturers, potato sack manufacturers and importers and fresh produce market owners to register with the Potato Industry Development Trust. This is necessary to ensure that continuous, up-to-date and accurate market information relating to the potato industry is made available to all role players in the industry.

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