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Trade Measures and Regulations

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Class

Name Type Class Summary Validity From Validity To
Grower or Miller to Whom no Quota Assigned Under Agreement or Determination General
Goods

A grower or miller who is not bound by certain agreements or determinations under specific sections of the law may sell their sugar cane or sugar, either for manufacture or consumption, within the Union or elsewhere. However, during the validity of such agreements or determinations, these millers must:

1. Export Requirement: Within six months after each year, export a proportionate quantity of sugar based on the total sugar they manufactured that year, in line with what millers with assigned quotas have exported.

2. Supply for Rebate: Sell or provide the board with a proportionate quantity of sugar at a rebate price, similar to what millers with quotas offer to manufacturers entitled to a rebate. This sugar must meet the grade required by the manufacturers.

The board must inform millers about estimates related to the quantities of sugar that will be exported, sold at a rebate, or manufactured by those with assigned quotas. The total quantities from the final estimate will be considered the official quantities for these purposes. 

Finally, millers are not exempt from their obligations even if they are unable to acquire the necessary sugar by purchase.

06/05/1955
Rendering of returns and payment of levies and special levies Duty/Tax Payable
Goods
01/06/1963
Penalties General
Goods
01/06/1963
Prohibition of Export of Livestock without Permit Permit Requirement
Goods

Livestock export or consignment to controlled abattoirs requires a non-transferable permit from the Board, which controls the quota and allotment process. Licensed farmers or speculators must submit a declaration and permit application to the Board at least six weeks before export or consignment. Additionally, all applicable levies must be paid before the livestock can be exported.

01/06/1963
Utilisation of Levy Funds General
Goods

Levy funds will be used to support the meat industry by providing subsidies for livestock exports and premiums for exporting or slaughtering livestock, with Administrator approval.

01/06/1963
Manufacture and sale of fertilizers and farm feeds containing substances derived from animal carcasses Prohibited Goods
Goods
01/07/1972
Manufacture and Sales of Fertilizers and Farm Feeds Containing Substances Derived from Animal Carcasses. Permit Requirement
Goods
01/07/1972
Detention and sampling of imported fertilizers, farm feeds, seeds and remedies Inspection Requirement
Goods

(ii) at the option of the importer to be removed from the Union within a
specified period; or

(b) permit the removal thereof from the port or place of entry subject to such
conditions as he may determine.

01/07/1972
Acts or omissions by manager, agent or employee Permit Requirement
Goods
01/07/1972
Regulations Permit Requirement
Goods
01/07/1972
Licences Licensing Requirement
Goods

A license for Group I-hazardous substances can only be issued to importers for specific purposes, including sale for mining or industrial use, to licensed wholesale distributors, pharmacists, government departments, laboratories, research institutions, or educational institutions.

25/06/1975
Labelling General
Goods

Containers of Category A, Group I-hazardous substances imported, manufactured, or packed for sale in the Territory must be clearly labeled with the product name, chemical name, supplier's details, a skull and crossbones symbol with "Poison" and "Vergif," and warnings to keep out of children's reach. The same labeling requirements apply to Category B, Group I-hazardous substances imported from outside South Africa, and these labels must also be approved by the Registrar of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, and Stock Remedies, according to the 1947 Act.

25/06/1979
Prohibition of sale, manufacture or importation of certain articles Prohibited Goods
Goods

Under the law, it is an offense to:

1. Sell, Manufacture, or Import:
   - Foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants with prohibited substances, or those containing higher levels of substances than permitted.
   - Products that do not meet prescribed standards or are prohibited by regulations.
   - Contaminated, impure, decayed, or harmful products.

2. Treat or Alter Products:
   - Using prohibited substances or methods that make the product harmful to health.

Exceptions:
- The provisions do not apply if a foodstuff contains a non-harmful substance necessary for its proper condition, or if the substance is within regulated limits and not intended to deceive.


- "Manufactures" includes altering products in ways that make them prohibited by this law.

27/08/1979
Keeping of Records and Supply of Statistics and Returns on importation of Group of I-hazardous substances General
Goods
01/09/1979
Inspection Required when Exporting of Swakara Pelts and Swakara Wool Inspection Requirement
Goods
22/11/1982
Application requirement when Exporting of Swakara Pelt and Swakara Wool Registration Requirement
Goods
22/11/1982
Permits for the Importation or Exportation of Dairy Products or Dairy Product Substitutes Permit Requirement
Goods
14/04/1986
Prohibition on Importation or Exportation of Dairy Products or Dairy Product Substitutes Prohibited Goods
Goods
14/04/1986
False description of articles Restriction
Goods

It is an offense to sell or import for sale foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants described in a misleading or prohibited manner. However, using a geographical name to describe a foodstuff is allowed if it is a generally accepted term for that type or variety of product, and the product matches that description.

30/12/1988
Special defences General
Goods

A person can avoid conviction for offenses related to foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants if they:

1. Prove Lack of Knowledge:
   - They believed or had reason to believe the product was not intended for human consumption or use.

2. Provide a Warranty:
   - They acquired or imported the product with a written warranty and had no reason to suspect it was prohibited.
   - They sold the product in the same condition it was acquired, without knowing or suspecting any issues.

3. Show Due Diligence:
   - They did not manufacture, import, pack, or treat the product and had no knowledge of any prohibited substances or contamination, having taken reasonable precautions to prevent such issues.

30/12/1988