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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