Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsProtection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa19. Labelling of foodstuffs using agricultural products as ingredients that enjoy protection as registered geographical indications or designations of origin |
| (1) | A name registered as a South African GI, South African designation of origin, foreign GI or foreign designation of origin, including a registered foreign GI and foreign designation of origin that forms part of an international agreement , may be indicated as part of or in close proximity to the product name or designation of a foodstuff incorporating agricultural products benefiting from such registered name, as well as in the labelling, presentation and advertising relating to that foodstuff: Provided that the following conditions are met: |
| (a) | The foodstuff in question should not contain any other 'comparable ingredient', i.e. any other ingredient which may partially or totally replace the ingredient benefiting from the registered GI or designation of origin: Provided that if an ingredient comparable to a registered GI or designation of origin has been incorporated in a foodstuff, the registered name of the GI or designation of origin may appear in the list of Ingredients only. |
| (b) | Where possible, the ingredient should preferably be used in sufficient quantities to impart an essential characteristic to the foodstuff concerned. |
| (c) | Any emphasis regarding the presence of the ingredient should be subject the requirements on Quantitative Ingredient Declarations (QUID), as specified in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfects Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). (Optional) |