Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin used on Agricultural Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

7. Registration of foreign geographical indications and foreign designations of origin that form part of international agreements
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(1)Foreign Gls and foreign designations of origin that form part of international agreements and which fall within the scope of these regulations shall—
(a)not be subject to the procedure for application for registration as a foreign GI or foreign designation of origin set out in regulation 6; and
(b)be entered in a Register as set out in regulation 13(2): Provided that where necessary, the Executive Officer may request the competent authority in the country concerned to furnish him or her with additional information required for the Register as set out in regulation 14(2).

 

(2)The competent authority in the country concerned shall inform the Executive Officer in writing and within reasonable time of any change in status of a registered foreign GI or foreign designation of origin that forms part of an international agreement

 

(3)Any addition of a name to the list of registered foreign Gls or foreign designations of origin that form part of an international agreement, and which fall within the scope of these regulations shall be done in accordance with the procedure provided for in such international agreement, or as otherwise mutually agreed between the Republic of South Africa and the foreign country concerned.