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Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)Regulations2026 RegulationsRegulations regarding the Grading, Packing and Marking of Edible Vegetable Oils intended for Sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart I: General Standards Applicable to Edible Vegetable Oils11. Use of Geographical Indications (GIs) |
| (1) | Containers and outer containers containing virgin olive oils may use names that are registered and in use in their country of origin as Geographical Indications (country , region or locality) and where such virgin olive oils have been produced, processed and packed exclusively in the country, region or locality mentioned. |
| (2) | Imported olive oils presented for sale under a registered foreign GI may show any GI symbol(s) , designations and acronyms approved for use for such purpose by the competent authority in the country of origin concerned. |
