Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of onions and shallots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 621 of 2009).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Vegetables/legumes Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling Inspection

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations define quality classes and prescribe quality standards for each class in respect of onions and shallots to be placed on the market in South Africa and prohibit the sale of onions and shallots that do not meet standards and requirements as set out by these Regulations. The Regulations furthermore provide rules relative to packing and labelling of onions and shallots and public control on quality.

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

Repealed by

Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of onions and shallots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 192 of 2015).

Legislation | South Africa | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Vegetables/legumes, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Internal trade, Standards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX