National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (No. 5 of 2008). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette, No. 31216 of 4 July 2008, pp. 1-16. Long titleAn Act provide for the establishment of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications of South Africa; to provide for the appointment of the Board of the National Regulator; to provide for the administration and maintenance of compulsory specifications in the interests of public safety and health or for environmental protection; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition Keyword Agricultural development Institution Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Certification Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Entry into force notes This Act comes into operation on a date determined by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. Abstract This Act establishes the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications of South Africa and provides for the appointment of the Board of the National Regulator, defines their functions and powers and provides for the declaration and administration compulsory specifications. Full text English Website www.polity.org.za References - Legislation Implemented by National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008: Regulations (No. R. 924 of 2010). Legislation | South Africa | 2010 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX