In the Government Gazette of 12 February 2016 the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Daff), in terms of the Agricultural Product Standards Act, called for comments on the ‘Proposed Publication of Regulations Relating to the Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin on Agricultural Products Intended for Sale in the Republic Of South Africa.
The proposed new regulations are available for inspection at the office of the executive officer, Harvest House, 30 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria; or copies can be obtained from the executive officer: Agricultural Product Standards, Department of Agriculture. Forestry and Fisheries, Private Bag X343, Pretoria, 0001, telephone number (012) 319-6020, facsimile (012) 319-6265, or e-mail: TheoVRAdaff.gov.za or is available on the DAFF website.
According to Daff all interested parties who wish to comment or make representations regarding the proposed new regulations are invited to furnish such comments or representations in writing to the Executive Officer at the above contact information within 30 days from the date of publication of this Notice (14 March 2016).