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 titleAn 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