# Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Act introduces a new culture, which brings an inclusive and transparent approach to determining inspection fees. President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed the Act in the Government Gazette last week, after recommendations by the minister. John Steenhuisen says the proclamation of the amendments to the Act supports and strengthens its core legitimate governmental purposes of ensuring transparency and fairness in trade. He says it also protects consumers against misleading claims of methods of production.
Minister Steenhuisen welcomes the proclamation of the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Act