Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of Bananas intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (G.N. No. 635 of 2017). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 40965, 7 July 2017. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Classification/declassification Fruits/edible nuts Standards Inspection Traceability/product tracing International trade Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries prescribe standards and requirements regarding bananas placed on the market in South Africa. The Regulations prescribe quality classes and concern, among other things, quality standards, packing and marking of products. No persons shall place on the market bananas that are not conform to classes and standards as set out in these Regulations. The Regulations also concern inspection and sampling of consignments. The Annexes specify permissible cultivars and quality standards. 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