Regulations relating to food-grade salt (No. R. 184 of 2007).

Materia

Alimentación y nutrición

Palabra clave

Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Condimentos/hierbas/especias Verduras/legumbres Envasado/etiquetado Normas

Área geográphica

Africa, Atlántico Sur, Africa Meridional

Resumen

These Regulations define standards for “food-grade salt”, i.e. a crystalline product consisting of 97% sodium chloride which is used as an ingredient or flavouring in or on foodstuff and which may be obtained from the sea, underground rock salt deposits or natural brine. It also lays down specific standards for salt to be exported, imported or placed on the market of South Africa and prohibits the sale of sub-standard salt. Food-grade salt may contain the additives listed in these Regulations but not contain specified contaminants. The Regulations also contain rules relative to packing and labeling of food-grade salt.

Texto completo

Inglés

Página web

www.info.gov.za

Referencias - Legislación

Implementa

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.

Legislación | Sudáfrica | 1972 (2007)

Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos, Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios, Comercio internacional, Envasado/etiquetado, Inspección, Fraude, Infracciones/sanciones

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX