Civil Aviation Act, 2009
R 385
Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsProtection of Geographical Indications used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa15. Cancellation of registration |
| (1) | The Executive Officer shall cancel the registration of a registered GI in the following instances: |
| (a) | On request of the group where the registered GI is no longer used or where the majority of members of such group are no longer interested in maintaining the registration. |
| (b) | If it is established during audits referred to in regulation 19(1) that compliance with the product specification of the registered GI is no longer ensured by the group. |
| (c) | If the Executive Officer was informed by the competent authority in the country concerned that a foreign GI, including a foreign GI that forms part of an international agreement, is no longer protected, or has ceased to be protected, or has fallen into disuse in its country of origin. |
| (2) | In instances where the registration of a GI is cancelled, the Executive Officer shall remove the name and other related details from the Register. |
