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Regulations no. R. 3484 regarding control of the export of tree nuts.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Republic of South Africa no. 48693 of 2023.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts International trade Inspection Offences/penalties Business/industry/corporations Certification Royalties/fees
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under Section 15 of the Agricultural Product Standards Act, no. 119 of 1990, provide for the control of export of tree nuts, including: cashew nuts, hazel nuts, macadamia nuts, pecan nuts, walnuts. The Regulations concern: certificate attesting to conformity of a consignment of regulated agricultural products to stipulated requirements; fees; food business operator; inspector. Matters covered by these Regulations include: requirements and restrictions to export tree nuts; application for approval for export, and particulars to be included in the application; presentation for inspection of each consignment of tree nuts; inspection procedure; assessment of the competence of testing laboratories involved in the export of tree nuts and compliance with standards and guidelines for internal quality control; fees for inspection and analyses; offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Agricultural Product Standards Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1990 (1993)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Classification/declassification, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Tree Nuts (No. R. 65 of 2016).

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX