To provide for control over the sale and export of certain agricultural products, control over the sale of certain imported agricultural products; and control over other related products; and for matters connected therewith.

Latest Developments:

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Amendments to Regulations under Notice No. R.2410 of 26 August 2022, as per Notice No. R.5420 of GG51372, dated 11 October 2024.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated Amendments to Regulations under Notice No. R.1259 of 2019- Tables 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 – effective 1 April 2024, as per Notice No. R.4367 of GG50129, dated 16 February 2024.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with a Correction Notice to Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing & Marking of Maize under Notice R.4368 of 16 February 2024 – insertion of omitted Parts II and III, as per Notice No. R.4433 of GG50203, dated 1 March 2024.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Maize intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa, as per Notice No. R.4368 of GG50129, dated 16 February 2024.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with the Registration of Karoo Lamb/Karoo Lam as a South African Geographical Indication (GI), as per Notice No. 3992 of GG49556, dated 27 October 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Amendment to Regulations under Notice R.55 of 30 January 2015 - Effective 26 November 2023, as per Notice No. R.3450 of GG48654, dated 26 May 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Dried Fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa - Effective 1 June 2024, as per Notice No. R.3449 of GG48654, dated 26 May 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding Control of the Export of Feed Products, as per Notice No. R.3506 of GG48754, dated 9 June 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding Control of Export of Tree Nuts, as per Notice No. R.3484 of GG48693, dated 2 June 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding Control of Export of Processed Products, as per Notice No. R.3483 of GG48693, dated 2 June 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding Control of Export of Fresh Fruits, as per Notice No. R.3482 of GG48693, dated 2 June 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice R.422 of 2015 and new Regulations regarding Control of Export of Animal Products, as per Notice No. R.3481 of GG48693, dated 2 June 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding Control of Export of Grains, as per Notice No. R.3479 of GG48693, dated 2 June 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding Control of Export of Fresh Vegetables, as per Notice No. R.3478 of GG48693, dated 2 June 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding Control of the Export of Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Ornamental Foliage, as per Notice No. R.3448 of GG48654, dated 26 May 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Inspection Fees for 2022/2023 for Inspections and Sampling on Poultry Meat, Processed Meat Products, and certain raw Processed Meat Products, as per Notice No. 1643 of GG48162, dated 3 March 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa, as per Notice No. R.3023 of GG48015, dated 10 February 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Amendments to Regulations under notice R.1259 of 2019: Regulations regarding Departmental Fees – effective 1 April 2023, as per Notice No. R.2956 of GG47913, dated 27 January 2023.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa: Commencement date 2 December 2023, as per Notice No. R.2826 of GG47634, dated 2 December 2022.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Inspection Fees for 2022/23 for Inspection and Sampling on Poultry Meat, Processed Meat Products and Certain Raw Processed Meat Products, as per Notice No. 1499 of GG47665, dated 9 December 2022.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Regulations regarding the classification, packing and marking of certain raw processed meat products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa, as per Notice No. R.1410 of GG46789, dated 26 August 2022.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Inspection Fees Increase for 2022/2023 for Processed Meat Products, as per Notice No. 1220 of GG46705, dated 12 August 2022.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Amendments to Regulations under Notice No. R. 1259 of 2019: Departmental Fees, as per Notice No. R.1918 of GG46081, dated 25 March 2022.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Standards and Requirements regarding Control of the Export of Leguminous Seeds: Amendment, as per Notice No. 1920 of GG46088, dated 25 March 2022.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), has been updated with Inspection Fees – Product Control for Agriculture (PROKON), as per Notice No. 877 of GG46032, dated 11 March 2022.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated with the South African Meat Industry Company (SAMIC) : Fees effective 1 January 2022, as per Notice No. 683 of GG45536, dated 26 November 2021.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by an Amendments notice on Standards and Requirements regarding Control of the Export of Strawberries, as per Notice No. 671 of GG45500, dated 19 November 2021.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by Regulations relating to Grading, Packing and Marketing of Table Olives intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa, as per Notice No. R. 956 of GG45243, dated 1 October 2021.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the Standards and Requirements regarding Control of Export of Fruit excluding Citrus and Certain Deciduous Fruits: Amendment, as per Notice No. 743 of GG45011, dated 20 August 2021.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Inspection Fees for processed meat products, as per Notice No. 399 of GG44799, dated 2 July 2021

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of an Amendment of Standards and Requirements regarding control of the Export of Citrus Fruits, as per Notice No. 416 of GG44571, dated 14 May 2021

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of an amendment to Regulations R1257 of 27 September 2019 regarding Departmental fees, as per Notice No. 359 of GG44473, dated 23 April 2021

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Fees iro South African Industry Company (SAMIC), effective 1 January 2021) as per Notice No. 617 of GG43885 dated 30 October 2020

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Regulations relating to Coffee, Chicory and Related Products intended for sale in RSA as per Notice No. 1154 of GG43856 dated 30 October 2020

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Regulations relating to Tea and Related Products intended for sale in RSA as per Notice No. 1153 of GG43856 dated 30 October 2020

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Product Control for Agricultural (Prokon) – Import Inspection Fees as per Notice No. 1087 of GG43803 dated 13 October 2020

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by notice detailing the Inspection fees for Poultry Meat, Eggs and Processed Meat Products as per Notice No. 348 of GG43474 dated 26 June 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated with Regulations regarding Grading, Packing and Marking of Eggs intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. R. 345 of GG43108 dated 20 March 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Regulations relating to Grading, Packing and Marketing of Rice Kernels intended for sale in RSA as per Notice No. R44 of GG42968 dated 24 January 2020

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by amendments to the Standards and Requirements regarding the Control of the Export of Pears as per Notice No. 7 of GG42946 dated 10 January 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by amendments to the Standards and Requirements regarding the Control of the Export of Apples as per Notice No. 6 of GG42946 dated 10 January 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Peaches and Nectarines intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. R.1512 of GG42850 dated 22 November 2019.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by Regulations relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. R.1510 of GG42850 dated 22 November 2019.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by Regulations relating to the Protection of Geographical indications used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. R.447 of GG42324 dated 22 March 2019.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by the Prohibition regarding the Removal of Imported Regulated Agricultural Products intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa from the Specified Ports of Entry of any Other Place as Determined by the Executive Officer, Government Gazette 42739, Notice No. 1269, dated 4 October 2019.

Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations regarding Appeal Procedures, Government Gazette 42726, Notice No. R. 1260, dated 27 September 2019.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations regarding Departmental Fees, Government Gazette 42726, Notice No. R. 1259, dated 27 September 2019.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of an amendment to the Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of Apricots  as per Notice No. 252 of GG42258 dated 1 March 2019

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of an amendment to the Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of Pears  as per Notice No. 249 of GG42258 dated 1 March 2019

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of an amendment to the Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of Avocados  as per Notice No. 186 of GG41581 dated 20 April 2018

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Bananas Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 40965, Notice No. 635, dated 7 July 2017.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Pineapples Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 40898, Notice No. 538, dated 9 June 2017.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Wheat Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 40828, Notice No. R. 405, dated 05 May 2017.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Table Olives Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 40014, Notice No. R. 589, dated 27 May 2016.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Prohibition Regarding the Removal of Imported Regulated Agricultural Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa from the Prescribed Ports of Entry, Government Gazette 40021, Notice No. 570, dated 27 May 2016.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Bread Wheat Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 39627, Notice No. R. 64, dated 29 January 2016.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Soft Wheat intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 39613, Notice No. 44, dated 22 January 2016.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Animal Products, Government Gazette 38804, Notice No. R. 422, dated 22 May 2015.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Regarding the Classification and Marking of Meat Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 38431, Notice No. R. 55, dated 30 January 2015.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fresh Vegetables Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa, Government Gazette 36480, Notice No. R. 364, dated 24 May 2013.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Act, 1998 (Act No. 63 of 1998).

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been amended by General Law Third Amendment Act, 1993 (Act No. 129 of 1993).

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been added to the website by Government Gazette 12641, Notice No. 1621, dated 13 July 1990.