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Regulations relating to labelling of alcoholic beverages (No. 109 of 2005).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Beverages
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
These Regulations come into operation 12 months from the date of publication.
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe health warnings on container labels, language requirements, and prohibited statements on labels. Container labels for alcoholic beverages must contain one of the health warnings set out in Schedule A of these Regulations. Declarations or information specified in regulation 4 shall not appear on any container label of an alcoholic beverage. (6 regulations completed by 1 Schedule)

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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