Regulations relating to the quality, grading, packing and marking of dried fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (No. R. 653 of 2014).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Classification/declassification Oils/oilseeds/fats Fruits/edible nuts Standards Inspection

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the sale of dried fruit (as defined) for human consumption produced in or imported into South Africa and placed on the domestic market that do not meet quality and packaging standards as prescribed by these Regulations. The Regulations also define quality grades of dried fruit and prescribe quality standards for each grade, prescribe rules relative to packing and labelling of dried fruit and make provision for sampling, testing and inspection of dried fruits. Specific quality standards are prescribed for: dried deciduous fruit; dried tropical fruit; dried vine fruit; dried fruit mixes; dates, figs, mixed and other dried fruits, tomatoes, and fruits combined with other food.

Full text

English

Website

www.govc.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