Regulations Take Root: Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 2018 Now in Effect
On Friday, 13 June 2025, the Minister of Agriculture published the Regulations regarding the new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act of 2018 (“PBR Act 2018“). The PBR Act of 2
The Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 12 of 2018: Commencement at last, but clarity still lacking
On 6 June 2025, it was announced by the Minister of Agriculture in terms of Government Gazette 52815 that the Plant Breeders Rights Act 12 of 2018 (the 2018 Act) came into operatio
Legislative watch: the new Plant Health Act 35 of 2024 – Key legislative developments to monitor for export control
On 13 February 2025, the President signed and assented to the new Plant Health Act 35 of 2025(Plant Health Act). The new Plant Health Act repeals and replaces the current phytosani
