Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of avocados intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 859 of 2013). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX 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, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations prohibit the sale of avocados produced in or imported into South Africa that do not meet quality, packing and labelling standards and requirements as prescribed by these Regulations. The Regulations also define quality classes of avocados 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 avocados. Among other things, avocados and their packaging shall be free f 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