South Africa

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IMPLEMENTATION OF A PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY PROGRAMME FOR CERTAIN UNREGULATED PRODUCTS IMPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA; PHASE 1 - PRODUCT LIST…

This directive, issued under section 33 of the Standards Act, 2008, provides a framework to support the application of South African National Standards (SANS) to certain imported products that are currently unregulated. It applies specifically to products that do not fall under compulsory…

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WTO notification/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

The proposed amendment to the compulsory specification for Motor Vehicles of Category M1 (VC 8022)

This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicles of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicles assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

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The proposed Amendment to the Compulsory Specification for the Motor Vehicles of Category N1 (VC 8024)

This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicles of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicles assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

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WTO notification/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Re-publication for public comment of a proposed compulsory specification for safety glass and other safety glazing materials - VC 9003 (5 pages in English).

This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety glass and other safety glazing materials used in buildings in accordance with Part N of the National Building Regulations, and in any other application in which breakage due to human contact may result in serious injuries. Products…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZAF/141/Rev.1/Add.2Comment period closed

WTO notification/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION, PACKING AND MARKING OF DAIRY PRODUCTS AND DAIRY-RELATED PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR SALE IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

The proposed amendment regulations set minimum quality standards for the classification of dairy products and imitation dairy products and prescribe the labelling of these products when presented for sale and the control system to ensure compliance with the minimum quality standards. It also…

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WTO notification/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

The proposed amendment of VC 9092, the Compulsory Specification for the preservative treatment of timber

The compulsory specification covers the requirements for the preservative treatment of timber to protect it from, and prevent the spread of, destructive factors or agents.

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Regulations relating to rooibos and green Rooibos products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa: Amendment

The proposed regulations set minimum standards for the Rooibos and Green Rooibos products and prescribe the labelling of such products when presented for sale as well as the control systems to ensure compliance with the standards. Food safety issues are excluded from the proposed regulations.

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DARS 2177:2026, Painting of buildings — Code of practice DARS 2178: 2026, Gloss solvent-borne paints Interior and exterior Use—Specification DARS 2179: 2026, Road markings…

There are Draft African Standards (DARS) currently at the enquiry stage, open for a 60-day public review period. These draft standards relate to the painting industry and include specifications and codes of practice for building painting, various types of solvent-borne and waterborne paints, road…

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Veterinary Health Certificate in Respects of Dogs for Export to the Republic of South Africa

Due to international changes in the availability of reagent for the Babesia gibsoni Immunofluorescence Antibody Test (IFAT) and the Brucella canis disease status in several countries, South Africa has revised the import conditions for domestic dogs with regards to the testing requirements and…

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WTO notification/SPS/Corrected since it was notified

Draft: Regulations relating to maximum levels of mycotoxins in foodstuffs

The draft aims to establish regulations for the maximum levels of mycotoxins in certain foodstuffs. The Department of Health regulates this under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act of 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).

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Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing, and Marking of Canola intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

The proposed regulations cover the minimum quality standards for the grading, packing and marking/labelling of canola and prescribe the sampling procedures, method of inspection, determination of deviations of such products when presented for sale. Offences and penalties in the case of…

No products listed by the notifying member

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Amendments to the Regulations of the Liquor Products Act, Act 60 of 1989 and the Wine of Origin Scheme

REGULATIONS AND WINE OF ORIGIN SCHEME AMENDMENTS The following amendments are included in the draft regulation and scheme amendments (Annexure A and B): inclusion of a definition for 'wort', amend the maximum alcohol content of kombucha and sugar fermented alcoholic beverage to make provision for…

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Animal stock routes, check points and holding grounds — Requirements; Live grading for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small mammals — Specification; Poultry farming equipment…

Sixteen (16) Draft African Standards (DARS) under the ARSO/TC 23, Live Animals

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Regulations regarding control over the sale of frozen fruit and frozen vegetables in the Republic of South Africa.

The proposed amendment regulations set minimum quality standards for the grading of frozen fruit and frozen vegetables and prescribe the labelling of these products when presented for sale and the control system to ensure compliance with the minimum quality standards. Food safety issues are…

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The draft regulations in terms of the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, 2024 (Act No. 35 of 2024)

The Minister of Agriculture, acting under sections 4, 30, read with sections 13 (2), 14, 15, 16 and 23 of the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, 2024 (Act No. 35 of 2024) hereby invites all interested institutions, organizations and individuals to submit written comments and inputs on the proposed…

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