Regulations relating to marine biotoxins (No. R. 491 of 2005). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Fish products Standards Residues Molluscs Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations declare, for purposes of section 15 of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972, shellfish and shellfish products that contain excessive levels of biotoxins to be contaminated, impure, or decayed. The Regulations specify biotoxins with corresponding limits that shall be measured by the methods prescribed under the Schedule to these Regulations or any equivalent accredited method. “Shellfish” shall include all bivalve mollusks and marine gastropods but not crustacea 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/deceit/adulteration, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX