Regulations regarding control of export of fresh fruit (No. R. 748 of 2014). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 38033 of 3 October 2014. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts Inspection International trade Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations prescribe standards and requirements regarding deciduous fruits, citrus fruits, subtropical fruits and other unspecified fruits in respect of which an approval for the export is required of the Executive Officer in terms of the Agricultural Products Standards Act. "Deciduous fruits" means fruits of the kinds apricots, apples, cherries, table grapes, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums and prunes The Regulations prohibit export of such fruit without approval and set out requirements relating to an application for a permit. Each consignment shall be inspected by an inspector, who shall approve or reject the consignment. The Regulations also provide for assessment of testing laboratories and appeal against a direction or decision of an inspector, and define offences. 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Classification/declassification, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Certification, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulations no. R. 3482 of 2023 regarding control of the export of fresh fruits. Legislation | South Africa | 2023 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Fruits/edible nuts, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Standards, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX