Statutory Measure on registration of exporters, importers, processors and purchasers of cotton (No. R. 735 of 2018). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 41782 of 20 July 2018. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Textile plants/fibres International trade Internal trade Registration Data collection/reporting Crops/grasses Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This statutory measure of the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries requires producers and processors of and traders in cotton (cotton lint and seed cotton) to register with Cotton South Africa. The measure shall apply to: persons who produce seed cotton; persons who are parties to the purchase of seed cotton from producers; persons who process seed cotton; persons who are parties to the purchase of cotton lint from producers or ginners; and persons who import or export cotton. Registration is necessary to assist Cotton South Africa in ensuring an adequate supply of market information to market players, in order for them to be able to make informed decisions. Full text English Website www.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (No. 47 of 1996). Legislation | South Africa | 1996 Keyword: Agricultural development, Internal trade, International trade, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX