is a Sector Code as defined in section 9 of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (as amended to BBBEE Amendment Act No. 46 of 2013).

means the Broad-Based BEE Scorecard for the Agricultural Sector published in the government gazette on 8th of December 2017 in terms of Section 9(1).

means the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

means an entity with an annual turnover of less than R10 million.

means an entity with an annual turnover of R 50 million and more.

means an importer who is in possession of a valid DALRRD market access import permit.

means the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is recognized by the South African Government in Act 19 of 2006 as the single National Accreditation Body that gives formal recognition that Laboratories, Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies, Proficiency Testing Scheme Providers and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) test facilities are competent to carry out specific tasks.

means Qualifying Small Entity that qualifies for measurement under the qualifying small enterprise scorecard with an annual turnover of between R10 and R50 million.