South Africa revises regulations for all alcohol beverages

As previously reported, South Africa’s Department of Agriculture , Land Reform and Rural Development initiated a 60-public consultation on October 22nd 2024, concerning proposed revisions to the Regulations of the Liquor Products Act (Act 60 of 1989) and the Wine of Origin Scheme.
In march 14th 2025, the government finalized and published the updated regulations for all alcoholic beverages under the Liquor Product Act, followed by the revised Wine of Origin Scheme on March 20th 2025. Though initially slated for implementation in July 2025, the new regulations reportedly came into force immediately upon publication.

Source: revisions to the Liquor Products Act on 14 March 2025, revisions to the Wine of Origin Scheme on 20 March 2025
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