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Regulations relating to the classification, packing and marking of dairy products and imitation dairy products intended for sale in the republic of South Africa (No. R. 260 of 2015).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 38615 of 27 March 2015.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Milk/dairy products Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling Treated food Oils/oilseeds/fats Internal trade Standards Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on the sale of primary dairy products, composite dairy products or modified dairy products produced in or imported into South Africa. No person shall sell such products unless they comply with the standards for the classes as defined by these Regulations, is sold according to such defined classes, and is packaged and labelled as prescribed. The Regulations also prescribe general quality standards and provide with respect to sampling and testing methods. They also concern "imitation dairy products" i.e. any product other than a dairy product or a fat spread, that is of animal or plant origin and in general appearance, presentation and intended use corresponds to a dairy product. The Regulations prescribe standards with respect to quality and treatment for a wide range of dairy and related products.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Agricultural Product Standards Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1990 (1993)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Classification/declassification, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX