South Africa: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   SF2022-0045

The Report's parts have all been modified to reflect the new reporting guidelines, online connections, and contacts. The report includes a list of the main licenses and certificates needed to export food and agricultural products from the United States to South Africa. It is advised that this report and the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report be read together for a thorough knowledge of the certification and permission requirements in South Africa (GAIN Report No. SF2022-0044 ).

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