Regulations governing the tolerances for certain seeds in certain agricultural products (GN. R. 1225 of 2002). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Residues Cereals/grains/rice Oils/oilseeds/fats Standards Agricultural commodities Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister of Health under section 15(1) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972, prescribe, for purposes of section 2 of the Act maximum limits of seeds of poisonous plants in agricultural products (i.e. cereals, oilseeds, soya beans and rice). They also declare that these standards apply after a sifting process to clean agricultural products for human consumption. Full text English Website www.enviroleg.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