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Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of garlic intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. 491 of 2018).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 41632 of 18 May 2018.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Condiments/herbs/spices Vegetables/legumes Packaging/labelling Standards Classification/declassification International trade
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on the sale of garlic that does not comply with requirements laid down by these Regulations. No person shall sell garlic in the Republic of South Africa which does not comply with these requirements. Imported garlic may be exempted from requirements if it, for example, complies with specified international standards including the Codex Alimentarius. The Regulations specify classes and set out requirements regarding, among other things, packaging and labelling and quality.

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

Repeals

Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of garlic intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 246 of 2003).

Legislation | South Africa | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Condiments/herbs/spices, Vegetables/legumes, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX