Food Safety and Public Health Services
The Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990 is an important piece of legislation in South Africa. It was enacted to regulate the production, grading, marking, and sale of certain agricultural products. The Act applies to products such as meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, and grains. It sets out standards for these products, including the quality, size, packaging, and labeling requirements.
The list below consists of some regulations and standards which falls under the Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990.
(ACT No. 119 OF 1990) This South African Regulation governs the the quality, grading, and export requirements of oilseeds; ensuring exporters comply with updated export‑control norms, packaging, and certification to meet both domestic and international regulatory expectations
(Act no. 119 of 1990) This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the the inspection fees for agricultural product standards inspections (including food production and processing), by inviting comments on the proposed fee structure for 2026 to ensure transparency and cost‑recovery in inspection services.
South African legislation relating to standards and requirements regarding control of the export of canned and pickled vegetables
(R1983 of 1991 | R4070 of 2023).
South African legislation relating to the Registration of Karoo Lamb/Karoo Lam as a South African Geographical Indication. (3992 of 2023)
South African legislation relating to the classification, packing and marking of edible ice for sale in the Republic of South Africa
(R3617 of 2023).
South African legislation relating to the quality, grading, packing, and marking of tomatoes intended for sale in South Africa (R3616 of 2023).
South African legislation relating to the control of the export of fresh vegetables (R3478 of 2023)
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of dried fruit intended for sale in South Africa (R3449 of 2023).
South African legislation relating to the Classification and Marking of Meat Intended for Sale in South Africa (R55 of 2015 | R1492 of 2019 | R3450 of 2023)
South African legislation relating to grading, packing and marking of jam, jelly and marmalade intended for sale in South Africa (R81 of 2023).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of canned and pickled vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (R2826 of 2022)
South African legislation relating to standards and requirements regarding control of the export of plums and prunes
(R1983 of 1991 | R2744 of 2022).
South African legislation relating to standards and requirements regarding control of the export of peaches and nectarines
(R1983 of 1991 | R2745 of 2022).
South African legislation relating to standards and requirements regarding control of the export of table grapes
(R1983 of 1991 | R2746 of 2022).
South African legislation relating to the Classification and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Intended for Sale in South Africa (R2410 of 2022)
South African legislation relating to tea and related products intended for sale in South Africa (R1153 of 2020).
South African legislation relating to coffee, chicory and related products intended for sale in South Africa (R1154 of 2020).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of eggs intended for sale in South Africa (R345 of 2020).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of rice kernels intended for sale in South Africa (R44 of 2020).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of bread wheat intended for sale in South Africa (R1547 of 2019).