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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.
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of potatoes intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (R273 of 2019)
South African legislation relating to the classification, packing, and marking requirements of fat spreads intended for sale in South Africa (R194 of 2012).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of maize intended for sale in South Africa (R63 of 2016).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of popcorn kernels intended for sale in South Africa (R1339 of 2018).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of durum wheat intended for sale in South Africa (R43 of 2016).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of rice intended for sale in South Africa (R866 of 2014).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of sorghum intended for sale in South Africa (R15 of 2016).
South African legislation relating to the classification, packing and marking of fruit juice and drink intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
(R286 of 1980 | R411 of 2013).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of soya beans intended for sale in South Africa (R370 of 2017).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of sunflower seed intended for sale in South Africa (R45 of 2016).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of dry beans intended for sale in South Africa (R112 of 2014).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of canola intended for sale in South Africa (R622 of 2009).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of malting barley intended for sale in South Africa (R443 of 2013).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of groundnuts intended for sale in South Africa (R966 of 2005).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of plums and prunes intended for sale in South Africa (R899 of 2011).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of wheat products intended for sale in South Africa (R405 of 2017).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of litchis intended for sale in South Africa (R1202 of 2015).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of pineapples intended for sale in South Africa (R538 of 2017).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of table olives intended for sale in South Africa (R589 of 2016).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of soft wheat intended for sale in South Africa (R44 of 2016 / R1230 of 2016).