Our Mandate

About us and our purpose

Welcome to the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC), the regulatory body dedicated to overseeing the fresh produce, export, and livestock industries. Established under the Agricultural Produce Agents Act No. 12 of 1992, APAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of these vital sectors.

Our Mandate

The Agricultural Produce Agents Act empowers APAC with a clear mandate to:

  • Regulate and supervise activities related to fresh produce, export, and livestock agents.
  • Facilitate fair and transparent trade practices within the agricultural industry.
  • Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics among agents.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to promote sustainable agriculture and economic growth.

At APAC, we are committed to fostering a thriving agricultural ecosystem that benefits producers, agents, and consumers alike.

Objective

The objective of the council is to regulate the occupations of fresh produce, export and livestock agents and to maintain and enhance the status and dignity of those occupations and the integrity of persons practicing those occupations, according to section 9, Agricultural Produce Agents Act, 12 of 1992.

Mission

  • Fulfill our mandate under the Act
  • Protect against dishonest practices
  • Uphold our responsibility to maintain and enhance the occupations of fresh produce, export and livestock agents
  • Position of the Council to effectively contribute in the development and transformation of the agricultural sector

Vision

To be an innovative, supportive, proactive and responsive regulatory body