Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Act 119 of 1990

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) is a core piece of South African legislation that regulates how agricultural products are classified, graded, packed, marked, labelled, sold, imported and exported in the Republic of South Africa.

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

DEPARTMENT Department of Health REGULATION NAME Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 NO. AND DATE Act No. 119 of 1990 — Assented on 13 July 1990; Commenced 1 September 1991. SUMMARY The Agricultural Product Standards Act establishes standards and regulatory controls governing the grading, packing, marking, sale, export, import, inspection and quality of agricultural products sold in South Africa. It enables the Minister to make regulations under section 15 that prescribe product classes, compositional rules, labelling requirements, inspection protocols and regulatory fees for specified agricultural products. OFFICIAL DOCUMENT

REGULATIONS

Classification and Marking of Meat Intended Defines how fresh meat must be classified, graded, packed and labelled before sale in South Africa. Covers species, carcass standards, origin marking and trade descriptions to ensure consumers receive accurate and trustworthy product information. ViEW Regulation

Raw Processed Meat Products Regulates marinated and raw mixed meat products, including ingredient composition, manufacturing criteria, batch identification and country-of-origin labelling to ensure safety and transparency. View Regulation

Management Control System Establishes administrative, documentation and compliance systems for the sale and export of regulated agricultural products, including oversight and monitoring mechanisms for exporters. View Regulation

Processed Meat Products Sets compositional standards, naming rules and labelling requirements for processed meats such as sausages, patties and canned products. Ensures truthful product representation, hygiene compliance and consumer protection. View Regulation

Geographical Indications Protection Protects region-specific agricultural product names and characteristics. Prevents misleading labelling and ensures products marketed with geographic names truly originate from those regions. ViEW Regulation

NOTICES

Inspection & Sampling Fees Prescribes statutory inspection and sampling fees for regulated animal products such as poultry and processed meats, outlining payment structures and enforcement charges. ViEW Notice

Classification and Marking of Meat Intended

DEPARTMENT Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development REGULATION NAME Agricultural Product Standards Act: Regulations regarding the Classification and Marking of Meat intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa NO. AND DATE Government Notice R. 55 — 30 January 2015 SUMMARY These regulations define how meat must be classified, graded, packed and marked before being sold in South Africa, including species classification, carcass standards, labelling requirements, origin marking and related technical standards to protect consumer information and product quality. View Document

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Classification, Packing and Marking of Processed Meat Products

DEPARTMENT Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development REGULATION NAME Agricultural Product Standards Act: Regulations regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Processed Meat Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa NO. AND DATE Government Notice R. 1283 — 4 October 2019 SUMMARY Sets out standards, categories and compositional requirements for processed meat products (e.g., sausages, canned meats) intended for sale; outlines container requirements, product naming, origin labelling, batch identification and offences/penalties to ensure accurate market representation and consumer protection View Document bACK TO LEGISLATION

Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat

DEPARTMENT Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development REGULATION NAME Agricultural Product Standards Act: Regulations regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa NO. AND DATE Government Notice R. 2410 — 26 August 2022 SUMMARY Governs classifications, compositional standards and marking requirements specific to raw processed meat products — a distinct category of prepared meats such as marinated cuts and raw mixed products — including container labelling, country of origin, batch ID, and manufacturing criteria. View Document bACK TO LEGISLATION

Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products

DEPARTMENT Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development REGULATION NAME Agricultural Product Standards Act: Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa NO. AND DATE Government Notice R. 3023 — 10 February 2023 SUMMARY Defines and protects geographical indications and designations of origin (GI/DO) for agricultural products, enabling producers to identify and protect regionally distinctive products (e.g., specific meats, fruit, wine) and prevent misleading labelling. View Document bACK TO LEGISLATION

Management Control System

DEPARTMENT Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development REGULATION NAME Agricultural Product Standards Act: Regulations Relating to the Management Control System in Respect of the Sale and Export of Certain Agricultural Products NO. AND DATE Government Notice R. 6662 — 19 September 2025 SUMMARY Establishes the Management Control System for regulating the sale and export of specified agricultural products, including administrative requirements, oversight mechanisms, documentation controls and compliance monitoring for export purposes. View Document bACK TO LEGISLATION

Fees, Inspection and Sampling Notices

DEPARTMENT Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development REGULATION NAME Inspection Fees for Inspections and Sampling of Regulated Animal Products NO. AND DATE Notice No. 2996 — 14 February 2025 SUMMARY Prescribes statutory inspection and sampling fees for regulated animal products (e.g., poultry and processed meats) under the Act, outlining how fees are calculated and payable to enforcement authorities. View Document bACK TO LEGISLATION

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Act 119 of 1990

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) is a core piece of South African legislation that regulates how agricultural products are classified, graded, packed, marked, labelled, sold, imported and exported in the Republic of South Africa.

5. Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products

DEPARTMENT

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

REGULATION NAME

Agricultural Product Standards Act: Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

NO. AND DATE

Government Notice R. 3023 — 10 February 2023

SUMMARY

Defines and protects geographical indications and designations of origin (GI/DO) for agricultural products, enabling producers to identify and protect regionally distinctive products (e.g., specific meats, fruit, wine) and prevent misleading labelling.

5. Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products

Meat Safety Act, 2000

NATIONAL HEALTH ACT, 2003 (Act 61 of 2003)

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