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03 Aug 2021 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa Lifts the Fourth Prohibition on Domestic Transportation and Sale of Liquor ProductsOn July 25, 2021, South Africa partially lifted the prohibition on the domestic transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages. Click Here
19 Nov 2020 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa Repeals the Contentious Regulations Relating to Health Messages on Container Labels of Alcoholic BeveragesIn October 2020, South Africa published a notice repealing the regulations relating to health messages on container labels of alcoholic beverages (No. 1143). Click Here
16 Nov 2020 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa Proposes New Expropriation LawThe South African Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure published and presented the Expropriation Bill to Parliament in October 2020. Click Here
16 Nov 2020 SOUTH AFRICAUnderstanding the Living Standards Measure Segmentation in South AfricaThe report highlights the Living Standards Measure (LSM) marketing tool used in South Africa. Click Here
01 Oct 2020 SOUTH AFRICAFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate ReportAll the sections of the Report have been updated based on updated website links and contacts, as well as to comply with the updated reporting instructions. Click Here
01 Oct 2020 SOUTH AFRICAFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country ReportAll the sections of the report have been updated based on recent amendments to regulations, updated website links and to comply with the updated reporting instructions. Click Here
22 Sep 2020 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa Lifts Restrictions on Poultry Imports from South CarolinaOn September 4, 2020, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD) informed Post that imports of all poultry products from South Carolina are reauthorized. Click Here
07 Feb 2020 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa Bans Poultry Imports from PolandOn January 3, 2020, South Africa instituted a ban on poultry imports from Poland due to recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Click Here
11 Apr 2019 SOUTH AFRICAFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards ReportAll the sections of the report have been updated based on recent amendments to regulations, updated website links and to comply with the updated reporting instructions. The report includes an assessment of laws and import requirements for food and agricultural products. It is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS – Certification Report (Click here to download the 2018 FAIRS Report) for a comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations, standards and import requirements. Click Here
07 Mar 2019 SOUTH AFRICAFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards ReportAll the sections of the Report have been updated based on updated website links and contacts, as well as to comply with the updated reporting instructions. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products from the United States to South Africa. It is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS – Narrative Report (Click here to download the 2018 FAIRS Report ) for a comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations, standards and import requirements. Click Here
21 Dec 2017 SOUTH AFRICAFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - NarrativeAll the sections of the Report have been updated based on recent regulation amendments, updated website links and to comply with the updated reporting instructions. The report includes an assessment of laws and requirements for food and agricultural products imposed on imports. It is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS – Certification Report (Click here to download the 2016 FAIRS Report) for a comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations, standards and import requirements. Click Here
21 Dec 2017 SOUTH AFRICAFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certificationto comply with the updated reporting instructions. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products from the United States to South Africa. It is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS – Narrative Report (Click here to download the 2016 FAIRS Report ) for a comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations, standards and import requirements Click Here
19 Sep 2017 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa’s wheat import tariff decreaseSouth Africa announced a new wheat import tariff of R379.34 per ton on September 8, 2017. The new wheat tariff is 60 percent lower than the previous tariff of R947.20 per ton and the lowest levels since February 2015. Post estimates that South Africa will have to import more than 2.0 million tons of wheat in the 2017/18 MY, as drought in the main wheat producing area, the Western Cape Province, decreased local production. However, the window of opportunity to import at the lower tariff is limited, as an increase in the import tariff to R752.35 was triggered in August 2017. It is, however, unclear when this higher tariff will be published. Click Here
23 Dec 2016 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis is the second FAIRS - Certification Report for South Africa. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products to South Africa. It is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS – Narrative Report (Click here to download the 2015 FAIRS report) for a comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations and standards. Click Here
21 Dec 2016 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - NarrativeAll the sections of the Report have been updated based on recent regulation amendments, updated website links and to comply with the reporting instructions Click Here
01 Mar 2016 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis is the first FAIRS - Certification Report for South Africa. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products to South Africa. It is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS – Narrative Report (Click here to download the 2015 report) for a much more comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations and standards. Click Here
15 Dec 2015 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – NarrativeAll the sections of the Report except sections VIII (Import Procedures) and Section IX (Other Certification and testing requirements) have been updated based on recent regulation amendments and to provide feedback on the amendments published in 2014. Click Here
31 Dec 2014 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - NarrativeAll the sections of the Report have been updated to comply with the current 2014 reporting instructions as the last FAIRS report for South Africa was done in 2011. Click Here
15 Mar 2012 SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations: Trans-FatsIn February 2011, The Ministry of Health announced new regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act of 1972, which concern the presence of trans-fats in foods. The new regulation goes into effect six-months after the notification. According to regulation, a maximum trans-fat content of two grams per 100 grams, per serving, is allowed in the final product. This regulation is expected to enter into force in August, 2011. FAS/Pretoria learned that this regulation has negatively affected the sourcing of some U.S. consumer-oriented products during a recent EMP funded South African retail food sector assessment. Click Here
22 Dec 2010 SOUTH AFRICAFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - NarrativeThe South African Department of Health has recently published new regulations on labeling and advertising of food stuffs which will be effective on March 01, 2011. These regulations provide clear guidance regarding labeling and the advertisement of foodstuffs. Manufacturers of foodstuffs, both nationally and internationally, must adapt their labeling accordingly. The Minister of Trade and Industries has also published new regulations relating to the labeling of GMOs. Click Here


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  • Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
    (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India)

  • NCUI Building 3, Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 016
    Phone : 91-11-41486013, 20863919, 20867008, 20867007