Regulations regarding grading, packing and marking of eggs destined for sale in South Africa (No. R. 725 of 2011). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 34596 of 16 September 2011. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Poultry products Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling Standards Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations prohibit the sale of eggs for human consumption unless they meet quality standards as prescribed by these Regulations. The Regulations also: define quality grades of eggs and prescribe quality standards for each grade, prescribe rules relative to packing and labelling of eggs and make provision for sampling, testing and inspection of eggs. Full text English Website www.info.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