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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).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 34698 of 21 October 2011.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Breastfeeding/infant food Standards Offences/penalties Nutrition
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit, in terms of section 2(1)(a)(iv) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, the manufacture, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A.

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