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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 title
An 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