Definition: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. The South African government department responsible for agricultural policy, regulation, and development, including oversight of agricultural product exports and food safety for products of animal origin.
Why It Matters: DALRRD certification is essential for agricultural cold chain exports. Compliance with meat safety regulations is mandatory for domestic meat transport and storage.
Cold Chain Regulatory Functions:
– Meat Safety Act (R2906) enforcement
– Agricultural product export certification
– Veterinary import/export permits
– Animal product traceability requirements
– Abattoir and meat processing oversight
Export Certification:
– Phytosanitary certificates (plant products)
– Veterinary health certificates (animal products)
– Cold treatment certification
– Fumigation certificates
Related Terms: PPECB, Export Certification, R2906, Meat Safety, Veterinary