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Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of plums and prunes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 899 of 2011).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 34720 of 4 November 2011.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification Fruits/edible nuts Standards Inspection Traceability/product tracing International trade
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the sale of plums and prunes produced in or imported into South Africa, other than imported plums and prunes meeting specified requirements, that do not meet quality standards as prescribed by these Regulations. The Regulations also define quality classes of plums and prunes and prescribe quality standards for each class, prescribe rules relative to packing and labelling (including traceability) of plums and prunes and make provision for sampling, testing and inspection of plums and prunes.

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