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Norms and Standards for the Inclusion of Private Nature Reserves in the Register of Protected Areas of South Africa

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The norms and standards apply to lands regarded as nature reserves, and private lands declared as nature reserves. The guiding principles for the norms and standards include; preserving the ecological integrity of protected areas, preserving the nation’s biodiversity, protecting South Africa’s threatened species, providing for the sustainable use of natural and biological resources, and managing the relationship between environmental biodiversity, human settlement, and economic development.

South Africa 2017 Environment and Climate Change

Merchant Shipping (Safe Containers Convention) Act

Ministry of Tourism, South Africa

The Act gives effect to the international convention for safe containers. The act binds the state and every organ of the state. It extends transport to the Prince Edward Islands. It declares contracting states, makes provisions of the convention have a force of law, specifies appointment of inspectors, and powers and functions.

South Africa 2011 Trade, Industry and Investment

Merchant Shipping (INF Code) Regulations

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

The regulations give effect to the section on the carriage of dangerous goods of the safety convention. The regulations apply to every South African ship carrying irradiated nuclear fuel (INF) cargo; they do not apply to ships owned or operated by the government of another state.

South Africa 2003 Maritime

Classes and Resource Quality Objectives of Water Resources for Catchments of the Lower Vaal

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

In terms of the national water act of 1998, the notice summarizes the water resource classes for integrated units of analysis and ecological categories for the Lower Vaal. The integrated units of analysis (IUA) are classified in terms of their descending extent of permissible utilization and protection as either class 1, class 2, or class 3.

South Africa 2016 Utilities

Agricultural Policy in South Africa. A Discussion Document

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

This document discusses agricultural policies in South Africa, origin of policy distortions, policy reforms, food security in South Africa. It also details on government plan to build a competitive and efficient agriculture.

South Africa Agriculture and Rural Development

Die stategiese plan vir die Suid-Afrikaanse landbou

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

The strategic plan consists of three core strategies: equitable access and participation, global competitiveness and profitability and sustainable resource management. It aims to enhance equitable access to and participation in agricultural opportunities, enhance profitability through sustained global competitiveness in the agricultural sector’s input supply, primary production, Agri processing and agritourism industries, and also enhance farmers’ capacities to use resources sustainably.

South Africa 2002 Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations pertaining to the Financial Provisioning for the Rehabilitation and Management of Negative Environmental Impacts Associated with Prospecting, Exploration, Mining and the Production of a Mineral

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations apply to holders under the mineral and petroleum resources development act of 2002. The aim of the regulations is to manage the method for determining and making financial provision for the costs associated with the management of environmental impacts from prospecting, exploration, mining or production operations through the life of current mines, and those that may become known in the future.

South Africa 2014 Environment and Climate Change

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns by Exporters and Producers of Fresh Citrus Fruit

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

The statutory measure aims to compel producers and exporters of the fruits, as well as people who act on their behalf, to keep records and report returns to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) of South Africa. The CGA serves as the administrator of the measure. The measure hopes to ensure players and stakeholders have access to information necessary to take effective decisions. The measure applies to all export citrus fruits.

South Africa 2008 Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to Trans Fat in Foodstuffs

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

The regulations prohibits the sale, manufacturing, and importation of any oils and fats in processed foods intended for human consumption that exceeds 2 gram per 100 grams of end product foodstuff.

South Africa 2010 Agriculture and Rural Development

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

Extension of Security of Tenure Act: Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The regulations apply to grazing land and any land which is being used for cultivation. It specifies different forms of notice pertaining to occupiers, clarifications of peoples’ income status, and application process for certification as owner or person in charge.

South Africa 2018 Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Prohibition on Retail of Products Containing Hyaluronic Acid and its Salts as Farm Feeds

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

Subject to the farm feeds, agricultural remedies, and stock remedies act of 1947, the minister repeals the notice relating to the prohibition on retail of products containing hyaluronic acid and its salts as farm feed.

South Africa 2012 Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures: Amendment

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

The notice amends the definitions of the control measures of the Agricultural Pests Act. It substitutes headings related to prohibitions of certain plants, and table detailing plants with movement restrictions.

South Africa 2014 Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Certain Persons in Respect of Dried Fruit

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

The notice is subject to the marketing of agricultural products act of 1996. The statutory measure compels importers, exporters, packers, and processors (not excluding people who act in their capacities) of dried fruits to register with the Dried Fruit Technical Services (DFTS). It seeks to ensure availability of market information to all stakeholders to ensure knowledge based decisions. The measure applies to apply to all dried deciduous fruit.

South Africa 2012 Agriculture and Rural Development

The Strategic Plan for South African agriculture

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

The strategic plan consists of three core strategies: equitable access and participation, global competitiveness and profitability and sustainable resource management. It aims to enhance equitable access to and participation in agricultural opportunities, enhance profitability through sustained global competitiveness in the agricultural sector’s input supply, primary production, Agri processing and agritourism industries, and also enhance farmers’ capacities to use resources sustainably.

South Africa 2002 Agriculture and Rural Development

National Forests Act

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

The act acknowledges the constitutional right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations; the role played by natural forests and woodlands, and the need for sustainable management. The purposes of the act include: create the conditions necessary to restructure forestry in state forests; promote community forestry; and to promote the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, recreational, cultural, health and spiritual purposes.

South Africa 1998 Agriculture and Rural Development

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 1 of 2014

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The purpose of this notice is to identify activities that would require environmental authorisations prior to commencement of that activity and to identify competent authorities in terms of sections 24(2) and 24D of the national environmental management act of 1998. It repeals listing notice 1 of 2010.”

South Africa 2014 Environment and Climate Change

Regulations Relating to Food-Grade Salt

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

Food-grade salt is defined as “a crystalline product consisting of 97% sodium chloride, which is used as an ingredient or flavourant in or on a foodstuff, and which may be obtained from the sea, underground rock salt deposits or natural brine, and which can also be referred to as table salt, cooking salt, flavoured salt or dendritic salt”. It is stated herein that food-grade salt shall not contain less than 97% sodium chloride on a dry matter basis, with the exclusion of food additives. The regulations also set out the iodation requirements of food-grade salt, and the additives allowed to be contained.

South Africa 2007 Agriculture and Rural Development