The following pieces of legislation have a specific impact on the industry:

1. The Customs and Excise Act, No 91 of 1964
2. The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, No 47 of 1996
3. The Liquor Act, No 27 of 1989
4. The Liquor Products Act, No 60 of 1989
5. Competitions Act, No 89 of 1998

Labour legislation including

1. Labour relations Act (No 66 of 1995)
2. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (No 57 of 1997)
3. Employment Equity Act (No 55 of 1998)
4. Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998)

Environmental legislation

1. Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (No 43 of 1983)
2. Environment Conservation Act ( No 73 of 1998)
3. Cape Nature and Environmental Conservation Act (No 19 of 1974)
4. National Water Act (No 36 of 1998)
5. National Environmental Management Act (No 107 of 1998)
6. Health Act (Act 63 of 1997)
7. Occupational Health and Safety Act (No 85 of 1993)
8. Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (No 45 of 1965)
9. Fertilizer, Farm feeds, Agricultural remedies and Stock remedies Act (No 36 of 1947)
10. Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (No 434 of 1983)