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The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.

S.No. Circulation Date Country Report Title Report Highlights View Regulations
1 26 AUG 2024 South Africa New Requirements Expected for Kosher Halal and Organic Food Products FAIRS Export Certificate Report, FAIRS Country Report, FAIRS Subject Report, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative, Special Certification - Organic/Kosher/Halal Click here
2 11 JUL 2024 South Africa FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual This report has been updated to reflect the newest information and contacts relevant to exporting to South Africa. The Food and Agricultural Import Regulation and Standards (FAIRS) Certificate Report includes a list of the main certificates and permits needed to export food and agricultural products to South Africa Click here
3 11 JUL 2024 South Africa FAIRS Country Report Annual The FAIRS Annual Country Report has been updated and summarizes the rules and regulations governing the import of food and agricultural products in South Africa. This report should be read in conjunction with the FAIRS Export Certificate Report to gain a thorough grasp of South African laws, standards, and import requirements Click here
4 14 DEC 2023 South Africa FAIRS Country Report Annual Based on recent changes to regulations, updated internet links, and revised reporting guidelines, all portions of this report have been updated. The FAIRS Country Report summarizes the rules and regulations governing the import of food and agricultural products in South Africa Click here
5 14 DEC 2023 South Africa FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual This report has been updated to reflect the newest information and contacts relevant to exporting to South Africa. The FAIRS certificate report includes a list of the main licenses and certificates needed to export food and agricultural products from the United States to South Africa. Click here
6 18 JUL 2023 South Africa South Africa Issues New Draft Regulation on Food Labelling On May 21, 2023, the South African Minister of Health issued a Government Notice (R.3337) inviting public comments on a draft regulation relating to the labelling and advertising of food products under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No.54 of 1972). The official deadline for the submission of comments or representation on the draft regulation to the South African Director General of Health is July 21, 2023 Click here
7 07 MAR 2023 South Africa Proposed Amendments to Food Labeling and Advertising Regulations On January 31, 2023, the South African Ministry of Health issued a Government Notice (R 2986) inviting comments on the draft regulation relating to the labeling and advertising of foods. Draft regulations specify mandatory warning labels, guidelines, requirements and restrictions on food packaging, ingredients, allergens and health claims among others. Click here
8 05 JAN 2023 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report Based on recent changes to regulations, updated internet links, and revised reporting guidelines, all portions of the report have been updated. The paper evaluates the rules and regulations governing the import of food and agricultural products Click here
9 05 JAN 2023 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report The Reports parts have all been modified to reflect the new reporting guidelines, online connections, and contacts. Click here
10 03 AUG 2021 South Africa South Africa Lifts the Fourth Prohibition on Domestic Transportation and Sale of Liquor Products On July 25, 2021, South Africa partially lifted the prohibition on the domestic transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages. Click here
11 19 NOV 2020 South Africa South Africa Repeals the Contentious Regulations Relating to Health Messages on Container Labels of Alcoholic Beverages In October 2020, South Africa published a notice repealing the regulations relating to health messages on container labels of alcoholic beverages (No. 1143). Click here
12 16 NOV 2020 South Africa South Africa Proposes New Expropriation Law The South African Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure published and presented the Expropriation Bill to Parliament in October 2020. Click here
13 16 NOV 2020 South Africa Understanding the Living Standards Measure Segmentation in South Africa The report highlights the Living Standards Measure (LSM) marketing tool used in South Africa. Click here
14 01 OCT 2020 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report All 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
15 01 OCT 2020 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report All 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
16 22 SEP 2020 South Africa South Africa Lifts Restrictions on Poultry Imports from South Carolina On 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
17 07 FEB 2020 South Africa South Africa Bans Poultry Imports from Poland On 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
18 11 APR 2019 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report All 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
19 07 MAR 2019 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report All 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
20 21 DEC 2017 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification 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 2016 FAIRS Report ) for a comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations, standards and import requirements Click here
21 21 DEC 2017 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative All 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
22 19 SEP 2017 South Africa South Africa’s wheat import tariff decrease South 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 23 DEC 2016 South Africa South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification This 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
24 21 DEC 2016 South Africa South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative All 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
25 01 MAR 2016 South Africa South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification This 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
26 15 DEC 2015 South Africa South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative All 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
27 31 DEC 2014 South Africa South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative All 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
28 15 MAR 2012 South Africa South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations: Trans-Fats In 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
29 22 DEC 2010 South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative The 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