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Regulations regarding control of the export of animal products (No. R. 422 of 2015).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 38804 of 22 May 2015.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Meat Milk/dairy products Poultry products Inspection International trade Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries under section 15 of the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990, concern public control of dairy products, eggs and poultry meat intended for exportation. No person shall export animal products from the Republic unless each quantity thereof has been approved by the Executive Office (i.e. the officer designated under section 2(1) of the Act. Each consignment of animal products intended for export which has to be presented for inspection in terms of these Regulations shall, prior to the export thereof, be approved for export by an inspector. Analyses as required by an inspector shall be conducted by a National Reference Laboratory or Accredited Laboratories. Appeal against decisions of an inspector may be had with an appeal board.

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Repealed by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. 3481 of 2023 regarding control of the export of animal products.

Legislation | South Africa | 2023

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Milk/dairy products, Food additives, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Poultry products, Royalties/fees, Treated food, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX