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quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Standards, Offences/penalties, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children (R. No. 991 of 2012).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