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

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 35941 of 6 December 2012.
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. The Regulations introduce the classification of "designated products" (here defined but the scope of its definition may be extended by the Minister) and provide rules for the manufacturing, packaging and labelling of such products. The Regulations provide special rules for food for infants and children with a specific medical condition and for specified food and food equipment.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.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

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

Legislation | South Africa | 1984

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children: Extension Notice (R. No. 433 of 2013).

Legislation | South Africa | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children: Amendment (R. No. 434 of 2013).

Legislation | South Africa | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX