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Regulations relating to edible fats and oils (No. R. 1316 of 1996).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Oils/oilseeds/fats Food additives Standards Codex Alimentarius
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 15 of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972, prescribe standards for use of antioxidants and colourants in edible fats and oils and mixtures thereof which are intended for final consumption (including catering) or which are used for the preparation of foodstuffs. The standards for purity and composition shall be those laid down in the latest edition of the Codex Alimentarius Standards for Fats and Oils or the British Pharmacopoeia. For the purposes of section 2(1)(b)(i) of the Act any edible fats and oils containing polymerised triglycerides or polar components in amounts greater than the amount indicated for the relevant foodstuff, are considered to be harmful or injurious to human health.

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