Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of apricots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 1 of 2012). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 34910 of 6 January 2012. Subject Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification Fruits/edible nuts Standards Inspection Traceability/product tracing International trade Plant protection Pests/diseases Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations prohibit the sale of apricots produced in or imported into South Africa, other than imported apricots meeting specified international requirements, that do not meet quality, packing and labelling standards and requirements as prescribed by these Regulations. The Regulations also define quality classes of apricots and prescribe quality standards for each class, prescribe rules relative to packing and labelling of apricots and make provision for sampling, testing and inspection of apricots. Among other things, apricots and their packaging shall be free from certain pests and diseases. 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