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Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs (GN. R. 500 of 2004).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Standards
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations declare, for the purposes of section 2(1)(b)(i) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972, any foodstuffs listed in the Schedule to these Regulations containing, when measuring with accredited analytical methods lead, copper, mercury, zinc, cadmium, arsenic, tin and antimony in amounts greater than the amount indicated for the relevant foodstuff, to be contaminated, impure, decayed, harmful or injurious to human health.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.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 metals in foodstuffs (No. R. 1518 of 1994).

Legislation | South Africa | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs (No. 588 of 2018).

Legislation | South Africa | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX