Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Regulations relating to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters, 2013. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2013 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Cereals/grains/rice Meat Condiments/herbs/spices Food additives Oils/oilseeds/fats Standards Inspection Agricultural commodities Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice of the Minister of Health, made under section 15 of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972, prescribe new sodium levels for food offered for sale listed this Notice, including bread, breakfast cereals, fat and butter spreads, snacks, processed meat, and soup and stock preparations. The Notice also defines the methodology of testing for total sodium content in those foods. Full text English Website www.foodfocus.co.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 Amended by Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Regulations relating to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters; Amendment (No. 1071 of 2017). Legislation | South Africa | 2017 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Food additives, Condiments/herbs/spices Source: FAO, FAOLEX Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Regulations relating to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters; Amendment (No. 812 of 2019). Legislation | South Africa | 2019 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Condiments/herbs/spices Source: FAO, FAOLEX