Regulations relating to metals in foodstuffs (No. R. 1518 of 1994). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 1994 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 prescribe maximum limits of metals in foodstuffs. They also 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 lead, copper, mercury, zinc, cadmium, arsenic, tin and antimony in amounts greater than the amount indicated for the relevant foodstuff, to be contaminated, impure or decayed or harmful or injurious to human health. Full text English Website www.nda.agric.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procedures, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs (GN.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