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Wine and Spirits Control Act.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970 (1996)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 541-595.
Long title
An Act to consolidate the laws relating to the control and management of the wine and spirit industry; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Plant production Viticulture/oenological practices Non-governmental entity Institution International trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

Section 2 prohibits various operations relative to production and sale of wine or spirits without having obtained the appropriate authority, consent or permit. De Vereniging, the cooperative society of South African winegrowers shall carry out various tasks assigned to it by the present Act. No wine may be acquired by winegrowers from another winegrower (sect. 6). Section 11 and 25 define regulation-making powers of the Minister. Chapter II provides for wine intended for other than distillation purposes. De Vereniging shall issue a permit to grow wine under section 15, and consent to export of wine under section 16. Premises carrying out activities in connection with wine shall be registered under section 16A. Chapter V concerns insufficient production of wine and consequential importation of wine by the Vereniging. Chapter V provide for over-production wine.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amended by

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

Act no. 25 of 1998. The Wine and Spirit Control Amendment Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Business/industry/corporations, Liability/compensation, Cooperative/producer organization, Financing, Governance, Intellectual property rights/patents, Research, Vending, Viticulture/oenological practices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX