Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)RegulationsBlock Exemption for the Security of Supply of Essential Goods, 20211. Definition |
In these Regulations any word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall bear that meaning and, unless the context otherwise indicates—
1.1. | “Act” |
means the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998, as amended;
1.2. | “Essential goods” |
means basic food and consumer items, emergency products, medical and hygiene supplies (including pharmaceutical products), refined petroleum products and emergency clean-up products. Essential goods include the final good itself as well as all inputs in the supply chain required for the production, distribution and retail of the essential goods; and
1.3. | “Minister” |
has the same meaning as defined in the Act.