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