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Regulations relating to foods for infants, young children and children (R. No. 1130 of 1984).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Breastfeeding/infant food Offences/penalties Nutrition
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe rules relative to composition, use, advertisement and labelling of food intended for infants, i.e. person under the age of 12 months and for children up to 12 years of age. These Regulations place restrictions on the sale of food that does not meet the standards or requirements as defined in these Regulations and require certain nutritional and other information to be written on labels attached to foodstuffs to which the Regulations apply.

Full text
English
Website
www.doh.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

Amended by

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act: Regulations: Foods for infants, young children and children: Amendment (R. No. 1210 of 2010).

Legislation | South Africa | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Standards, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children (R. No. 991 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Breastfeeding/infant food, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX