Regulations no. R. 3287 of 2023 relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of the Republic of South Africa no. 48428 of 2023. Subject Food & nutrition 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 Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations, composed of six Parts and implementing provisions of section 15 (1) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act no. 54 of 1972), provide for specific and detailed measures concerning labelling and advertising of foodstuffs. The Regulations cover the following topics: additives; allergens and cross-contamination; artificial sweetener; beer; cereals; Codex Alimentarius; oil obtained by cold extraction; colourant; complementary medicine; dairy product; date of manufacture; date of packaging; dietary fibre; enrichment of food, to add nutritional value to the foodstuff; fake food; food business operator; fruit drinks; grain; honey; irradiation; label; nutrients; poultry; processed meat; single ingredient agricultural commodities; sugars; traceability. Part I concerns: packaging and labelling requirements; information and languages that must appear on any label; prohibited statements and statements related to non-communicable diseases or health issues; statements related to wine. Part II concerns list of ingredients; indication of the type of meat species; raw-processed meat; water added to foodstuffs; use of oils and other fats; foodstuffs vending machines; storage and packaging instructions; labelling requirements for food additives; common and uncommon allergens contained in foodstuffs, including fish products; nutritional information table. Full text English Website www.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 Repeals 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 Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulations (No. 146 of 2010). Legislation | South Africa | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Special dietary uses, Novel food, Breastfeeding/infant food, Offences/penalties, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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