Regulations relating to trans fat in foodstuffs(No. R. 249 of 2010). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 33066 of 30 March 2010, 2 pp Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Oils/oilseeds/fats Food additives Packaging/labelling Standards Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations prescribe maximum levels of "trans-fat" that may be present in food products. They also define when a claim of "free trans-fat" may be made and specify methods that may be used to detect trans-fat in foods. Full text English Website www.polity.org.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