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In boost for Africa, Senegal aims to make Covid shots next year
By: Reuters 7th June 2021 Senegal could begin producing Covid-19 vaccines next year under an agreement with Belgian biotech group Univercells aimed at boosting Africa's... →
Petroleum Products Act: Regulations: Single maximum national retail price for illuminating paraffin
4th June 2021 I, Mr. G. Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, under section 2(1)(c) of the Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977),... →
The Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations – Laudable goals, challenging implementation
4th June 2021 The Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations recently introduced in South Africa are expected to drive the circular economy agenda, but... →
Creecy assures South Africa will contribute to global climate change mitigation efforts 
By: Donna Slater 14th May 2021 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy says steps are being taken to ensure South Africa contributes its “fair share” to... →
Brand owners, manufactures, importers, retailers BEWARE!
7th May 2021 On 5 May 2021 the Regulations Regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR Regs) came into force under the Waste Act. On the same day, the... →
Hazardous chemical agents: new regulations gazetted 
6th May 2021 New regulations on hazardous chemicals have been published. They replace the previous regulations of 1995, and contain new definitions and... →
Doubling Down on Plastic Bag Producers
28th April 2021 South Africa’s amended Plastic Bag Regulations and the new Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations raise concerns about double taxation in the... →
African countries urged to use vaccines quickly after expiry confusion
By: Reuters 22nd April 2021 The African Union's disease control body on Thursday urged countries to use Covid-19 vaccines donated to them quickly to save lives and... →
