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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