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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Repealed by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