Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.

Country/Territory: South Africa
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1972 (2007)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to control the sale, manufacture and importation of foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectants; and to provide for incidental matters.

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Packaging/labelling Inspection Fraud Offences/penalties
Geographical area: Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract: This Act makes provision, among other things, for selected matters in the field of food safety and hygiene.
Full text: English
Website: www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations governing the maximum limits for pesticide residues that may be present in foodstuffs.

Legislation | South Africa | 1994 (2005)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Inspection, Codex Alimentarius, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to marine biotoxins (No. R. 491 of 2005).

Legislation | South Africa | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Standards, Residues, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to the labelling of foodstuffs obtained through certain techniques of genetic modification (No. R. 25 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to metals in foodstuffs (No. R. 1518 of 1994).

Legislation | South Africa | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to food-grade salt (No. R. 184 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Condiments/herbs/spices, Vegetables/legumes, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to all bottled waters (R. 718 of 2006).

Legislation | South Africa | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Mineral water, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Enforcement by local authorities (No. R. 228 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to the powers and duties of inspectors and analysts conducting inspections and analyses on foodstuffs and at food premises (No. R. 328 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to milk and dairy products.

Legislation | South Africa | 1997 (2001)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Data collection/reporting, Treated food, Residues, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties, MRL-maximum residue limit, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs (No. R. 504 of 2003).

Legislation | South Africa | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to health messages on container labels of alcoholic beverages (No. R. 764 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to trans fat in foodstuffs(No. R. 249 of 2010).

Legislation | South Africa | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulations (No. 146 of 2010).

Legislation | South Africa | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Special dietary uses, Novel food, Breastfeeding/infant food, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Regulations: Prohibition of manufacturing, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A (No. R. 879 of 2011).

Legislation | South Africa | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Breastfeeding/infant food, Standards, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to trans-fat in foodstuffs (No. R. 127 of 2011).

Legislation | South Africa | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Enforcement by local authorities (No. R. 128 of 2011).

Legislation | South Africa | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to foods for infants, young children and children (R. No. 1130 of 1984).

Legislation | South Africa | 1984

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Breastfeeding/infant food, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to labelling of alcoholic beverages (No. 109 of 2005).

Legislation | South Africa | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to hygiene requirements for milking sheds, the transport of milk and related matters (No. R. 961 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Standards, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Animal production, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Sheep/goats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Irradiated foodstuffs (R.1600/1983).

Legislation | South Africa | 1983

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Radiation, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to the use of sweeteners (No. R. 733 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Sugar, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to preservatives and antioxidants in foodstuffs.

Legislation | South Africa | 1977 (1998)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Treated food, Food additives, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to food colourants.

Legislation | South Africa | 1996 (1999)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to edible fats and oils (No. R. 1316 of 1996).

Legislation | South Africa | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Standards, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations governing the tolerances for certain seeds in certain agricultural products (GN. R. 1225 of 2002).

Legislation | South Africa | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations regarding processed foodstuffs (No. R. 723 of 2001).

Legislation | South Africa | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Vending, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations governing certain solvents in foodstuffs (GN. R. 911 of 2001).

Legislation | South Africa | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Standards, Beverages, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs (GN. R. 500 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to maximum levels for melamine in foodstuffs (GN. R. 1054 of 2009).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Breastfeeding/infant food, Standards, Inspection, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children (R. No. 991 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Breastfeeding/infant food, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations governing general hygiene requirements for food premises and the transport of food (No. R. 962 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Inspection, Meat, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Certification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Regulations relating to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters, 2013.

Legislation | South Africa | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Cereals/grains/rice, Meat, Condiments/herbs/spices, Food additives, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Standards, Inspection, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations governing general hygiene requirements for food premises and the transport of food (No. R. 364 of 2015).

Legislation | South Africa | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Inspection, Meat, Fish products, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Certification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs (No. 588 of 2018).

Legislation | South Africa | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations governing general hygiene requirements for food premises, the transport of food and related matters (No. R. 638 of 2018).

Legislation | South Africa | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Inspection, Processing/handling, Meat, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Certification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations no. R. 3287 of 2023 relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs.

Legislation | South Africa | 2023

Keyword: Fraud, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Business/industry/corporations, Cereals/grains/rice, Codex Alimentarius, Fish products, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Nutrition, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Packaging/labelling, Public health, Sugar, Traceability/product tracing, Treated food, Vending, Special dietary uses, Condiments/herbs/spices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicines and stock remedies residues that may be present in foodstuffs.

Legislation | South Africa | 1992 (1999)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, International trade, Codex Alimentarius, Standards, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeal of Regulations under Foodstuffs. Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (No. 656 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Milk/dairy products, Meat, Fish products, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Amendment Act, 2007 (No. 39 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Mariculture, Molluscs, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Animal health, Slaughtering, Water supply, Standards, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX