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Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs (No. R. 504 of 2003).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 24715 of 7 April 2003, 25 pp.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Special dietary uses Food additives Packaging/labelling Certification
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations provide rules for the manufacture, import or supply of foodstuffs identified as fortified food vehicles and fortification mix. Food to which these Regulations apply shall be fortified in accordance with these Regulations and manufacturers, importers or suppliers shall register with the National Department of Health. “Food vehicle” means dry and uncooked wheat flour, dry and uncooked maize meal and bread prepared with and containing at least 90 percent fortified wheat flour, excluding water and "fortification mix” means a premixed blend of fortificants and diluents formulated to provide specified and determinable amounts of micronutrients. Registered manufacturers, importers or suppliers of fortification mixes shall comply with the principles set out in Annexure II and shall issue a certificate of compliance as indicated in Annexure IV.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.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

Amended by

Regulations amending the Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs (No. R. 1206 of 2008).

Legislation | South Africa | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX