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Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of jam, jelly and marmalade intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 81 of 2013).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 36123 of 8 February 2013.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Classification/declassification Fruits/edible nuts Standards Inspection Traceability/product tracing International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries prohibit the sale in South Africa of jam, jelly and marmalade (as defined in classes by these Regulations), whether imported or produced in South Africa, that does not meet quality standards as prescribed by these Regulations. The Regulations define classes of jam, jelly and marmalade and prescribe quality standards for each class. They also prescribe rules relative to packing and labelling of jam, jelly and marmalade and make provision for sampling, testing and inspection of jam, jelly and marmalade. Table 1 and 2 set out standards regarding content of jam, jelly and marmalade, whereas Table 3 sets out indications for analysis.

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