Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Tree Nuts (No. R. 65 of 2016). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 39627 of 29 January 2016. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts International trade Authorization/permit Inspection 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, require consignments of tree nuts to be approved before exportation by the officer designated under section 2(1) of the Act. "Tree nuts" are cashew nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts, pecan nuts and macadamia nuts. Appeal against a decision or direction of an inspector may be had with an appeal board in accordance with section 10 of the Act. 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Classification/declassification, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Certification, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulations no.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. 3484 regarding control of the export of tree nuts. Legislation | South Africa | 2023 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX