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Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)

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Block Exemption for the Security of Supply of Essential Goods, 2021

6 - 7. Scope of the exemption

 

6. The scope of these Regulations is limited only to agreements or practices specified under paragraphs 3 and which have the sole purpose of responding to actual and anticipated shortages for essential goods in general, or in particular areas of the country, arising from disruptions to the supply chains for essential goods.

 

 

7. These Regulations applies where the essential goods suppliers have notified the DTIC and the Commission of anticipated shortages and the need to engage in such practices to address such shortages prior to engaging in such conduct.