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