Regulations relating to the grading, packing and marking of sunflower seeds intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 45 of 2016). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 39613 of 22 January 2016. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Classification/declassification Oils/oilseeds/fats Packaging/labelling Standards Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries under section 15 of the Agricultural Product Standards Act, place restrictions on the sale of sunflower seeds produced in or imported into South Africa and placed on the domestic market. The Regulations also: define quality grades of sunflower seeds and prescribe quality standards for each grade; prescribe rules relative to packing and labelling of sunflower seeds; and make provision for sampling, testing and inspection of sunflower seeds. 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 sunflower seeds intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 477 of 2014). Legislation | South Africa | 2014 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Classification/declassification, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Packaging/labelling, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX