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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 pears intended for sale in South Africa (R587 of 2016).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of peaches and nectarines intended for sale in South Africa (R901 of 2011).
South African legislation relating to standards and requirements regarding control of the export of mangoes
(R1983 of 1991 | R1530 of 2019).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of citrus fruit intended for sale in South Africa (R963 of 2012).
South African legislation relating to standards and requirements regarding control of the export of strawberries
(R1983 of 1991 | R671 of 2021).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of canned mushrooms intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
(R3 of 2001 | R414 of 2010).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of canned fruit intended for sale in South Africa (R135 of 2005).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of apples intended for sale in South Africa (R911 of 2016).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of garlic intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (R491 of 2018)
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of fresh vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa (R364 of 2013)
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of onions and shallots intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
(R192 of 2015).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of bananas intended for sale in South Africa (R635 of 2017).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing and marking of table grapes intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa (R588 of 2016)
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of avocados intended for sale in South Africa (R5 of 2014).
South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of apricots intended for sale in South Africa (R1 of 2012).
South African legislation relating to the classification, packing, and marking requirements of dairy and imitation dairy products intended for sale in South Africa (R260 of 2015).
South African legislation relating to the classification, packing, and marking requirements of vinegar and imitation vinegar intended for sale in South Africa (R1340 of 2018).