Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-III§76, 82, Table III.4 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Measures |
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The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act (NRCS Act) of 2008 provides the legal framework for the administration of technical regulations, maintained in the interests of public safety, health, and the environment.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-III§85 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
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The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) operates an internationally recognized accreditation system for, among others, quality and environmental management systems.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-III§97-9 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The 1997 Genetically Modified Organisms Act regulates all activities involving the use of GMOs to ensure that they carried out in such a way that possible harmful consequences to the environment and to human and animal health are limited, accidents are prevented, and waste is managed in an effective manner.
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Environment
Genetic
Waste
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-III§98 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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South Africa ratified the Cartagena Protocol on Bio-safety in 2003.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-IV§179 |
South Africa |
2009 |
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Agriculture |
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South Africa has devoted its non-arable agricultural land to wildlife tourism and conservation, other than sheep and cattle farming.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-IV§181 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Agriculture |
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The Land Reform Programme is fundamental for small farmers are likely to care more about preserving productivity, controlling soil and water erosion, and reducing pollution if they have full ownership of the land.
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Soil
Pollution
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-IV§189 |
South Africa |
2009 |
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Agriculture |
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The objectives identified in the Strategic Plan for South African Agriculture (2001) and the Department of Agriculture's annual strategic plans include environmental protection.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-IV§223 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Mining |
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The Department of Minerals and Energy 2008/09-2010/11 Strategic Plan is aimed, inter alia, at increasing investment in mining, promoting the sustainable use of energy resources, and ensuring the development of an efficient, safe, and cost effective electricity industry.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-IV§237 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Mining |
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The Central Energy Fund (CEF) (Pty) Ltd. CEF is a private company, wholly owned by the State, and comprises several operating subsidiaries among which: the Oil Pollution Control SA (OPCSA), in charge of preventing disasters and of clean-up services mainly in ports and on the coast; the South African National Energy Research Institute (Saneri), in charge of research in alternative energy sources; and the National Energy Efficiency Agency (NEEA), created in 2006 to promote energy efficiency.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/222/REV.1 |
S-Z-IV§254 |
South Africa |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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South Africa's specific commitments in the Uruguay Round include environment services.
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