Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996)

Notices

Establishment of Levy and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levies relating to Imported Meat and Poultry

2. Purpose and Aims of the Statutory Measure
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This statutory measure is required by the meat importing industry to finance the following functions, namely—

 

(a) Transformation in the import and export of the meat sector;

 

(b) Development and retention of markets including export promotion of SA Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Poultry;

 

(c) Research and Development/ Consumer Education;

 

(d) Quality Control and Consumer Assurance; and

 

(e) Administration and operations.

 

The levy is not detrimental to any of the objectives of the Act and, in particular, shall not be detrimental to the number of employment opportunities or fair labour practice in the meat importing industry.

 

This statutory measure shall be administered by the levy administrator, who may appoint another service provider if and when necessary to assist them with the collection of the statutory levy. The latter shall act in terms of the mandate and on behalf of the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters.

 

This statutory measure is necessary to finance the above-mentioned functions and the levy shall be utilised in accordance with the levy application. The Auditor-General shall also be responsible for auditing the statutory levies collected.