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Statutory Measure on registration of exporters, importers, processors and purchasers of cotton (R. 199 of 2014).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 37461 of 28 March 2014.
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 requires producers and traders in cotton seed 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.info.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