SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARKING PRODUCTS WITH THE GIFSA LOGO:

(Fresh, dried, canned, juice and fruit bars)

Compiled by Liesbet Delport RD (SA) and Gabi Steenkamp RD (SA)

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