The Liquor Act, no. 59 of 2003. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of South Africa no. 26294 of 2004. Long titleAn Act to establish national norms and standards in order to maintain economic unity within the liquor industry; to provide for essential national standards and minimum standards required for the rendering of services; to provide for measures to promote cooperative government in the area of liquor regulation; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Authorization/permit Beverages Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Food quality control/food safety Inspection Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Public health Public participation Registration Standards Toxicity/poisoning Vending Youth Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Entry into force notes August 13, 2004. Abstract This Act, consisting of 47 articles, provides for setting essential norms and standards in the liquor industry, regulating the manufacture and wholesale distribution of liquor, organising the market and the retail sale of liquor, promoting the development of a sustainable and responsible liquor industry, involving public participation. The Act defines: beers; liquor; unsafe substances for human consumption; seller; supply; registration. Chapter 2 concerns regulation of manufacture and distribution of liquor; regulation of methylated spirits; prohibition of selling or supplying substances unsafe for human consumption; registered activities; prohibitions concerning employment in liquor industry, including a ban on the employment of persons under the age of 16; advertising restrictions; prohibition of supply of liquor or methylated spirits to minors. Full text English Website www.gov.za References - Legislation Amends Act no. 60 of 1989. Liquor Products Act Legislation | South Africa | 1989 Keyword: Fraud, Authorization/permit, Beverages, Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Governance, Inspection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Standards, Use restrictions, Vending, Viticulture/oenological practices Source: FAO, FAOLEX