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

The purpose and aims of the statutory measure are to compel the parties set out herein to register with SATI. Registration is necessary to assist SATI to ensure that continuous, timeous and accurate information relating to table grapes as defined, is available to all relevant role players. Market information is deemed essential for relevant role players in order for them to make informed decisions. By combining compulsory registration with the keeping of information and the rendering of returns on an individual basis, market information for the whole of the industry can be processed and disseminated and will form the basis for the collection of levies where applicable and appropriate.

The establishment of the measure should assist in promoting the efficiency of the marketing and export of table grapes. The viability of the table grape industry should thus be enhanced. The measure will not be detrimental to the number of employment opportunities or fair labour practice.

The measure will be implemented and administered by SATI.