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Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

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Protection of Geographical Indications used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

13. Keeping of a Register

 

(1) The Executive Officer shall establish and maintain an electronic Register of all South African GIs and foreign GIs, including foreign GIs that form part of international agreements, registered by him/her in terms of regulation 12.

 

(2) The Register shall contain at least the following information:
(a) The name of the registered GI.
(b) The name of the group.
(c) The type of agricultural product.
(d) The product specification or a summary of the critical elements of control (i.e. minimum product specifications and any other information deemed necessary) that will be used to verify compliance during audits.
(e) The name of the country from which the registered GI originates.
(f) The name of the certification body nominated to verify compliance.
(g) The date of registration.

 

(3) The Register shall be open for inspection to the public on the Department’s website.

 

(4) The Executive Officer may correct any obvious error in, or omission from, the Register.