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

The purpose and aims of the statutory measure is to compel the parties set out herein to keep records and render returns to Cape Flora SA (CFSA). This is necessary to ensure that continuous, timeous and accurate information relating to the products as defined, is available to all role players. Such information is deemed essential for all role players in order for them to make informed decisions. By prescribing the keeping of records with the rendering of returns on an individual basis, export and production information of fynbos products can be processed and disseminated.

The establishment of the measure should assist in promoting the efficiency of the marketing of fynbos products. The viability of the fynbos industry should thus be enhanced. The measure will not be detrimental to the number of employment opportunities or fair labour practice. Any information obtained will be dealt with in a confidential manner and no sensitive or potentially sensitive client-specific information will be made available to any party without the prior approval of the party whose rights may be affected.

The measure will be administered by CFSA, a non-profit company incorporated under the Companies Act (as amended), 2008 (Act 71 of 2008). CFSA will implement and administer the measure as set out in this Schedule.