9163 Results Found

National Environmental Laws Amendment Act

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The act amends several other acts, including; atmospheric pollution prevention act of 1965, the Environment Conservation act of 1989, the National Environmental Management Act of 1998, National Environmental Management; Biodiversity Act of 2004, National Environmental Management; Air Quality Act of 2004, and National Environmental Management; Protected Areas Act of 2003.

South Africa 2009 Environment and Climate Change

Publication of National List of Invasive Species

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

An outline of national invasive species in South Africa. The categories state that invasive species are species that require compulsory control.

South Africa 2013 Environment and Climate Change

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Producers and Exporters of Table Grapes

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The statutory measure sets out to enforce registration of specified parties with the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), which is tasked with implementing the measure. Parties shall have the option to register as either a producer or an exporter, or both; for parties that both produce and export. The measure hopes to create a level playing field for players and stakeholders by ensuring access to accurate and timely information to guide their decision process. The measure applies to table grapes intended for export.

South Africa 2012 Agriculture and Rural Development

Range and Forage (Yield) Policy for South Africa

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

This policy provides the framework to promote and facilitate the sustainable use of South Africa’s range and forage resources for animal production. It aims to support the revival of existing structures to facilitate R & D within biomes and across provincial boundaries.

South Africa 2006 Agriculture and Rural Development

Continuation of Statutory Measure: Registration of Producers and Persons Dealing with Wool in the Course of Trade

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The statutory measure provides a statutory mechanism for producers, brokers, traders or wool buyers, processors, importers and exporters to register with Cape Wools SA. Along with the statutory measure for records and returns, a national wool database capturing the details of stakeholders along the value chain will be created.

South Africa 2004 Agriculture and Rural Development

Property Valuers Profession Act

Ministry of Labour, South Africa

The act provides for the establishment of the South African Council for the property valuers profession. The powers of the council shall, among other things, include the registration of property valuers, the supervision of the practice of property valuers, and education in property valuation. The categories of registration available for persons are professional valuer, professional associated valuer, and candidate valuer.

South Africa 2000 Labour

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Processors, Producers, and Persons Dealing in Lucerne Seed and Lucerne Hay

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The statutory measure sets out to enforce registration of specified parties with the national lucerne trust, which is tasked with implementing the measure and acting on behalf of the lucerne industry. The measure hopes to create a level playing field for players and stakeholders by ensuring access to accurate and timely information to guide their decision process. The measure applies to lucerne seed and lucerne hay.

South Africa 2013 Agriculture and Rural Development

Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, and Stock Remedies Act: Regulations Relating to Sterilizing Plants

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The regulations address issues related to sterilizing plants in South Africa, which includes; registrations, appeals, sterilization processes, invoices for by-products, hygiene requirements, and inspections. It is stated that an application shall be made by persons residing in the country or legal persons with registered office in the country; must be accompanied by the application fee and a veterinary inspection certificate, and must be accompanied by the facilities plan and order of operations.

South Africa 2006 Agriculture and Rural Development

Policy for the Small Scale Fisheries Sector in South Africa

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

This policy recognizes that traditional artisanal fishers were excluded from the long-term rights allocation process under the General Policy on the Allocation of Long-term Fishing Rights, 2005, and the effect that this had on Small Scale fishing communities. Therefore, it provides a mechanism for allocating fishing rights to small scale fishing communities and ensures equitable access to marine living resources for these communities.

South Africa 2012 Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Pertaining to the Registration and Sale of Agricultural Remedies

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

Agricultural remedy is defined as chemical substances, biological remedies, mixtures, or combination of any such substance or remedy used for the destruction, control, repelling or prevention of any undesired virus, bacterium, alga, nematode, fungus, insect, plant, vertebrate, or invertebrate. The remedy is also used as a plant growth regulator, defoliant, desiccant or legume inoculant. The registration procedure is discussed in detail.

South Africa 1972 Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Potatoes Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The regulations are subject to the agricultural product standards of 1990. They specify classes and standards, parking and marking requirements guiding the sale of potatoes in South Africa. It specifically states that potatoes shall not be sold except standards outlined in these regulations are met. The regulations are baseline standards for potatoes sold in South Africa, and not potatoes for seed production purposes.

South Africa 2019 Agriculture and Rural Development

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Regulations Relating to the Prohibition of Manufacturing, Importation, Exportation and Sale of Polycarbonate Infant Feeding Bottles Containing Bisphenol A

Ministry of Trade and Industry, South Africa

The Regulations prohibit the manufacture, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A. Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical that is mainly used in combination with other chemicals to manufacture plastics and resins.

South Africa Trade, Industry and Investment

National Parks Amendment Act

Department of Tourism, South Africa

Amendment of the National Parks Act of 1976. There is a change of name of the board from “National Parks Board” to “South African National Parks”. The amendment also regulates the powers of the board, addresses forfeiture issues, and allows for cooperation with individuals and organizations to aid the board’s course.

South Africa 1997 Culture and Tourism

Property Valuation Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The act allows for the valuation of properties specified in the sections of the act. Among others, it provides for the valuation of properties identified for land reforms, it pushes to regulate and monitor valuation processes, and it provides for the establishment, functions and powers of the office of the Valuer-General.

South Africa 2014 Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Breeders of Broiler Chickens and Suppliers of Packaging Material for the Packing of Eggs

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The statutory measure aims to compel breeders of day-old female parent broiler chickens and suppliers of packaging material for the packing of eggs to register with the levy administrator. The measure hopes to create a level playing field for players and stakeholders by ensuring access to accurate and timely information to guide their decision process. The measure applies to day-old female parent broiler chickens bred for commercial use, and eggs for commercial purposes.

South Africa 2009 Agriculture and Rural Development