The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has encouraged food producers and consumer advocacy groups to weigh in on the measure for a temporary rebate provision on chicken meat. This at the behest of Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel.
The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) has also raised concerns about the rebate.
ITAC Chief Commissioner, Ayabonga Cawe, says they will go on a two-week process to consult with interested parties.
Cawe says, “We are hoping that those producers will be able to make meaningful contributions in the process. It’s important that we begin to get more and more of these groups contributing and making input into this process so that we can also receive that and also exercise our own professional judgment in striking this very fine balancing act that I have referred to.’
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