The payment of this levy is compulsory for all producers of Processed Meats that fall within the scope of VC9100
It is a requirement that producers register as levy payers with the NRCS and pay an annual levy registration fee
The levy fees for Processed Meat were published on 30th May 2025 and became effective on the same date
Bi annual production volumes must be submitted to the NRCS using their electronic portal , these volumes will be used to calculate levy fees due to the NRCS

Read what SAMPA has been up to in the latest October newsletter October 2025.docx

In this newsletter we talk about the Impact of Bird Flu Bans on imports from Brazil and what SAMPA wants to achieve to prevent futher supply disruptions. Meat Analogue Regulation R 6436 that was recently published and R 6235 the publication of amened tariffs for the NRCS which for the first time now requires the

On the 15th May 2025 Minister of Trade and Industry published an amended schedule of tariffs for services provided by the NRCS. This includes the tariff for VC 9100. Tariff code 5756 – R 30 per 1000kg for product categories C,D,E,F and Tariff Code 5757 – R60 per 1000kg for product categories A,B,G The NRCS

Speech by Minister John Steenhuisen at the ARC on 21st July 2025 at the opening of a 2 day industry indaba aimed at finding solutions to the FMD crisis that grips the cattle industry. Foot and mouth disease Indaba opening address by Minister Steenhuisen

On the 4th July 2025 South Africa and Brazil finally agreed on a new VIP which once again allows SA to import Chicken and Chicken products from Brazil. All VIP’s issued prior to the 4th July are cancelled and new import permits can now be applied for. Letter to Importers – lifting of trade restrictions