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The Liquor Products Amendment Act no. 8 of 2021.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of South Africa no. 45179 of 2021.
Long title
An Act to amend the Liquor Products Act, 1989, so as to insert certain definitions and to amend and delete others; to provide for the renaming and reconstitution of the Wine and Spirit Board and to limit its powers; to provide for requirements regarding beer, traditional African beer and other fermented beverages; to repeal a provision in respect of the authorisations regarding certain alcoholic products; to empower the Minister to designate a person to issue export certificates; to align certain provisions with the Constitution; to extend the Minister’s power to make regulations; to provide gender-equal terminology; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Authorization/permit Certification Gender Governance International trade Viticulture/oenological practices
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for amending provisions of the Liquor Products Act no. 11 of 1989. Section 1 of the main Act is amended by inserting new definitions, including: beer; class designation in relation to any liquor product; by updating the definition of liquor product, including: wine, beer, traditional African beer, any alcoholic fruit or fermented beverage, spirits. Section 2 is replaced by a new one creating the Wine Certification Authority to replace Wine and Spirit Board, and defining its composition and functions, including making investment. Further amendments concern new Sections regarding production of beer, traditional African beer and other fermented beverages; requirements for the issuance of export certificates. Further Sections concerning power of entry and inspection, offences and penalties, are amended by adding gender-equal terms.

Full text
English/Afrikaans
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