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

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 32975 of 1 March 2010.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Inspection Special dietary uses Novel food Breastfeeding/infant food Offences/penalties Nutrition
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe general rules relative to labelling of foodstuffs but also deal with (false) claims relative to nutritional values or treatment of (special) food. It prescribes, among other things, standard or limit values that apply to certain claims.

Full text
English
Website
www.polity.org.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

Implemented by

Labelling and advertising of foodstuffs Regulations; Amendment (No. R. 45 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Food additives, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Labelling and advertising of foodstuffs Regulations; Amendment (No. R. 1091 of 2010).

Legislation | South Africa | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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