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

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 41704 of 15 June 2018.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Standards Residues
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 foodstuff listed in column II of Table 1 of Annexure A to be contaminated, impure, or to be harmful or injurious to human health, if it contains the metal in column I in amounts exceeding the corresponding level in column Ill when measured using accredited analytical methods. Other internationally ratified methods can be used as alternative or complementary methods, provided that their implementation provides an equivalent level of public health protection. A person may not sell a foodstuff with levels that exceed the maximum level of metals prescribed by these Regulations, unless stipulated otherwise in other relevant regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.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

Repeals

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

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX