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 Africa13. Keeping of a Register |
| (1) | The Executive Officer shall establish and maintain an electronic Register of all South African GIs and foreign GIs, including foreign GIs that form part of international agreements, registered by him/her in terms of regulation 12. |
| (2) | The Register shall contain at least the following information: |
| (a) | The name of the registered GI. |
| (b) | The name of the group. |
| (c) | The type of agricultural product. |
| (d) | The product specification or a summary of the critical elements of control (i.e. minimum product specifications and any other information deemed necessary) that will be used to verify compliance during audits. |
| (e) | The name of the country from which the registered GI originates. |
| (f) | The name of the certification body nominated to verify compliance. |
| (g) | The date of registration. |
| (3) | The Register shall be open for inspection to the public on the Department’s website. |
| (4) | The Executive Officer may correct any obvious error in, or omission from, the Register. |