Definition:Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. South African government department responsible for agricultural product standards, meat safety regulations (R2906), and import/export controls.
Cold Chain Responsibilities::
- Enforce Meat Safety Act and R2906 regulations
- Inspect meat processing, storage, and transport facilities
- Issue import/export permits
- Monitor compliance with agricultural standards
Related Terms:: R2906 Regulations, Meat Safety Act, EHP, Food Safety