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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

Notice No. 877 of 2022

 

Notice No. 877

11 March 2022

GG 46032

 

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

 

Following thorough consultation, and approval of the Executive Officer appointed in terms of the act, the assignee, Product Control for Agriculture (hereinafter “PROKON”), designated in terms of section 2(3) of the Agricultural Product Standards Act No. 119 of 1990 hereby imposes inspection fees in terms of section 3(1A)((a)(ii). The said inspection fees which are categorised into (1) shared (general) regulations and (2) own (individual) regulations, shall be applicable to fresh fruits and vegetables, excluding potatoes, destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa.

 

The inspection fees for the categorised products are set out in Table 1 herein below:

 

Table 1

 

Shared (general) regulations

Inspection

fee *

Asparagus,

1c/kg

Baby Marrow (Courgette),

1c/kg

Aubergines / Eggplant,

1c/kg

Cucumber,

1c/kg

Ginger,

1c/kg

Mushrooms,

1c/kg

Artichokes,

1c/kg

Broccoli,

1c/kg

Brussel Sprouts,

1c/kg

Butternut,

1c/kg

Gem Squash,

1c/kg

Carrots,

1c/kg

Cauliflower,

1c/kg

Celery,

1c/kg

Chillies,

1c/kg

Chinese Cabbage,

1c/kg

Endives,

1c/kg

Fennel,

1c/kg

Green Beans,

1c/kg

Green Onions,

1c/kg

Green Peas,

1c/kg

Horseradish,

1c/kg

Leeks,

1c/kg

Lettuce,

1c/kg

Okra,

1c/kg

Parsley,

1c/kg

Parsnips,

1c/kg

Peppers / Capsicums,

1c/kg

Pumpkins,

1c/kg

Radish,

1c/kg

Rhubarb,

1c/kg

Scorzonera,

1c/kg

Spinach,

1c/kg

Sweetcorn,

1c/kg

Turnips,

1c/kg

Witloof Chicory,

1c/kg

Beetroot,

1c/kg

Cabbages,

1c/kg

Sweet Potatoes,

1c/kg

Black Berries,

1c/kg

Blue Berries,

1c/kg

Cactus Pear,

1c/kg

Dragon fruit,

1c/kg

Cranberries,

1c/kg

Figs,

1c/kg

Gooseberries,

1c/kg

Granadilla,

1c/kg

Guava,

1c/kg

Jack fruit,

1c/kg

Kiwi fruit,

1c/kg

Mango,

1c/kg

Melons,

1c/kg

Papayas,

1c/kg

Persimmons,

1c/kg

Pomegranates,

1c/kg

Quinces,

1c/kg

Raspberries,

1c/kg

Star Fruit,

1c/kg

Strawberries,

1c/kg

Watermelons, and

1c/kg

Unspecified vegetables.

 

1c/kg

Own (individual) regulations

Inspection

fee *

Apples,

1,5c/kg

Apricots,

1,5c/kg

Avocados,

1,5c/kg

Bananas,

1,5c/kg

Citrus Fruit,

1,5c/kg

Garlic,

1,5c/kg

Grapes,

1,5c/kg

Litchis,

1,5c/kg

Peaches and Nectarines,

1,5c/kg

Pears,

1,5c/kg

Pineapples,

1,5c/kg

Plums and Prunes,

1,5c/kg

Onions and Shallots, and

1,5c/kg

Tomatoes.

1,5c/kg

 

* The inspection fees are based on weight to ensure objectivity, consistency, fairness, reasonableness, and equity. For the sake of clarity, inspection fees will be charged for the consignment of product inspected per kilogram. For example, if 100 kg of product makes up a consignment of tomatoes R1.50 will be the inspection fee charged for that consignment.

 

The inspection fees by weight have been benchmarked with other inspection agencies conducting similar activities to PROKON.

 

The difference in inspection fees (1c/kg versus 1,5c/kg) on categorised products is substantiated by the extent of resources (labour, finances, etc.) allocated for conducting inspection activities as set out in Table 2 herein below.

 

Table 2

 

Own (individual) regulations

Shared (general) regulation

• Confirming marking requirements.
• External and internal quality
• Sizing
• Overall appearance
• Sugar content
• Ripeness and maturity testing on avocado
• Dry matter testing on avocados, if necessary
• Determining whether product has seeds or is seedless

 
• Confirming marking requirements
• External and internal quality
• Sizing
• Overall appearance

 

Frequency of inspections

 

A maximum of two inspections per product per week shall be conducted by PROKON. However, if non-conformances are found during inspections in respect of the product or a particular owner, PROKON reserves the right to increase the inspection frequency.

 

Further details

 

Full details relating to the calculation of the aforesaid fees and reasons for the differential in inspection fees have been previously provided in the accompanying methodology document once again attached herewith. The inspection fees exclude value added tax (VAT).

 

The inspection fees shall come into effect seven calendar days after this publication