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Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

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Product Control for Agriculture (PROKON) - Inspection Fees

Methodology applied to determine the Inspection Fees to be charged on regulated fruits and vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

1.3 Inspection Process

 

In terms of this document, Prokon is to inspect all regulated locally produced fresh fruits and vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa in accordance with the regulations and the company’s SANAS ISO 17020 accreditation with due cognisance of the following aspects:

 

• Compliance with the mandate given to Prokon by the DALRRD to ensure consumer protection and instil consumer confidence.

 

• Compliance with Prokon’s standard operating procedures (SOP) and quality management system (QMS) in terms of its SANAS accreditation.

 

Prokon will conduct inspections on all regulated fresh fruits and vegetables at the most appropriate frequency, point and time in order to minimise disruption and possible negative impact on the clients’ businesses whilst at the same time ensure compliance with its official assignment.