Policies / Policies from 2013

Policies from 2013

Policies with publication year 2013.

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Processors, Producers, and Persons Dealing in Lucerne Seed and Lucerne Hay

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2013Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The statutory measure sets out to enforce registration of specified parties with the national lucerne trust, which is tasked with implementing the measure and acting on behalf of the lucerne industry. The measure hopes to create a level playing field for players and stakeholders by ensuring access to accurate and timely information to guide their decision process. The measure applies to lucerne seed and lucerne hay.

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures Relating to Honey-Bees

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2013Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The notice mandates beekeepers to undergo registration every year. It also offers details on the information to be supplied, marking of beehives by keepers, record keeping, inspections, prohibitions, management of beehives, and exemptions from the control measures

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fresh Vegetables Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2013Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentRegulation

The Regulations specify the requirements that must be complied with to allow the sale of fresh vegetables in the country. It is stated that fresh vegetables before being placed on the market must be classified, packed, labelled and inspected as prescribed. The regulations exempt imported fresh vegetables from requirements regarding standards, grading and classification if they comply with the Codex Alimentarius, UNECE or OECD standards.

Policy on the Allocation and Management of Fishing Rights in the Traditional Linefish Fishery

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2013Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentPolicy

The policy is meant to be read along with the 2013 general policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights. The minister delegates powers of fishing rights allocation to officials of the department of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The objectives of allocating fishing rights include: to broaden meaningful participation, promote food security, and facilitate the recovery of over-exploited fish species. The policy sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the traditional line fish fishery; it is to serve as a guide for a delegated official.

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