Regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Fish products Poultry products Mineral water MRL-maximum residue limit Drugs Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations of the Minister of Health, made under section 15(1) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972, specify microbiological standards for various food items including cooked sea-water and freshwater foods, poultry, natural mineral water or bottled water and egg products. They also define analysis or examination methods for foodstuff referred to in these Regulations for determining the presence of bacteria or other microorganisms. Full text English Website www.doh.gov.za References - Legislation Amended by Regulations amending the Regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters (No. R. 492 of 2002). Legislation | South Africa | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Beverages Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations amending the Regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters (No. R. 1588 of 2002). Legislation | South Africa | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Beverages Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations amending the Regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters (No. R. 1207 of 2008). Legislation | South Africa | 2008 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations amending the Regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters (No. R. 108 of 2008). Legislation | South Africa | 2008 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Treated food, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations amending the Regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters (No. R. 706 of 2011). Legislation | South Africa | 2011 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Fruits/edible nuts, Beverages Source: FAO, FAOLEX