Conversion of South African Special Risks Insurance Association, 1998
R 385
Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025Chapter 7: Certification of Equipment, Handling and Storage Facilities and Modes of TransportPart B: Cold Storage Facilities30. Certification of cold storage facilities |
| (1) | All cold storage facilities intended to be used for and/or in connection with the export of perishable product shall be inspected annually by the Board pursuant to a request submitted to the Board using an online electronic form that contains such information as required by the Board on such dates as may be required by the Board from time to time, taking into consideration the type of perishable product to be stored therein. |
| (2) | If the Board deems that the cold storage facility has met the required minimum specifications and requirements for the storage of perishable products intended for export, then the Board shall certify the cold storage facility as being suitable for the storage of perishable product intended for export. |
| (3) | The Board shall issue a cold storage facility registration certificate in respect of every cold storage facility that has been approved by the Board. |
| (4) | The Board shall, in respect of all cold storage facilities, maintain an electronic database of approvals, rejections and registration certificates that have been issued by the Board. |
| (5) | The Board shall, when considering the approval and certification of a cold storage facility used or intended to be used for or in connection with the export of a perishable product, take into consideration both South African and International Food Safety and Traceability Regulations and Requirements pertaining to storage, handling equipment and systems. |
| (6) | If any material change or alteration has taken place in a cold storage facility subsequent to an inspection by the Board, but prior to the annual anniversary date of such inspection, the exporter or cold chain service provider (as the case may be) shall make a new application to the Board for the approval and registration of that cold storage facility, and such cold storage facility shall be re-inspected by the Board which shall, if the cold storage facility meets the required minimum specifications, approve such cold storage facility and issue a new registration certificate. |
