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| South Africa | 1994 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs (No. 588 of 2018).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