Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Enforcement by local authorities (No. R. 228 of 2012). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 35150 of 15 March 2012. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice of the Minister of Health, authorizes local authorities to enforce sections 10 (3) (b), 11 and 24 of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 within their area of jurisdiction and through duly authorized officers. Those sections concern inspections and prosecution. The Notice also withdraws in terms of section 23 (3) of the Act the authorization of the local authorities mentioned in the Schedule. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. Legislation | South Africa | 1972 (2007) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX