Regulations relating to Irradiated foodstuffs (R.1600/1983). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Treated food Radiation Internal trade Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations, made under section 15(1) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972, require the sale of foodstuff which has been deliberately exposed to ionising radiation to be approved by the Minister or the Director-General of the National Department of Health in writing. 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 Regulations relating to Irradiated foodstuffs: Amendment (No. R. 366 of 2013). Legislation | South Africa | 2013 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Treated food, Radiation Source: FAO, FAOLEX