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PROGRESS REGARDING DRAFTING OF AMENDMENT DRAFT REGULATIONS FOR TABLE OLIVES
By Food Focus on
05 March 2021
Draft Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Table olives Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa.
R1072 RED MEAT REGULATIONS
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14 January 2021
These regulations define the requirements for red meat abattoirs and how red meat should be handled during the slaughter process.
R1154 Regulations relating to coffee, chicory and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa 30 October 2020
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30 October 2020
Agricultural Product Standards Act (119/1990) » Regulations relating to coffee, chicory and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
R1153 Regulations relating to the tea and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa 30 October 2020
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30 October 2020
Agricultural Product Standards Act (119/1990) » Regulations relating to the tea and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
SANS 289 Revision
By Food Focus on
04 August 2020
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has issued a general concession to manufacturers and importers to harmonise requirements for specific products that exist between the SADCMEL Document and SANS 289, until such time that the revision of the SANS 289 has b
R345 Regulations regarding the grading, packing and marking of Eggs
By Food Focus on
27 March 2020
Please receive the attached amended Eggs regulations for implementation which was published today 20th March 2020 on the Government Gazette for your attention. The regulations shall come into operation from the day of publication.
The 4th proposed draft regulations on Tea and related products
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18 March 2020
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has issued the 4th proposed draft regulations on Tea and related products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.
Amendment to Regulations governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues
By Food Focus on
17 February 2020
The Department of Health has published the amended Regulations governing the maximum limits for pesticide residues that may be present in foodstuffs in Notice 119 in Government Gazette 43008.
New SANS 10330 approved for publication
By Food Focus on
05 February 2020
Please note that the SANS 10330 Requirements for a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system has been approved for publication
Rice Regulations Final Draft: Request for comments
By Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on
03 December 2019
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has circulated the final draft of Rice Regulation through the WTO Notification system for comments from the member states.
R1510 Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Regulations of 22 November 2019
By Food Focus on
29 November 2019
Kindly find the new Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Regulations for your information - note that these regulations shall come into operation 9 months after date of publication thereof (August 2020)
Draft regulations for Fruit and Vegetable Juice products
By Food Focus on
15 November 2019
1st Draft regulations for Fruit and Vegetable Juice products is available for comment. DUE DATE is 18 November 2019
Request for comments: Proposed Regulations for Coffee, Chicory and related products
By Food Focus on
14 November 2019
The Department would like to further request comments or inputs relating to the 2nd draft regulation for coffee, chicory and related products. DUE DATE is Friday, 22 November 2019
Request for comments: Proposed Regulations for Tea and Related Products
By Food Focus on
13 November 2019
The Department would like to further request comments or inputs relating to the 2nd draft regulation for tea and related products. DUE DATE: Friday, 22 November 2019
R1510 Final draft Regulations for Eggs
By Food Focus on
11 November 2019
Please access the final draft amendment regulations with the changes introduced highlighted in blue.
Implementation of the Processed Meat Compulsory Specification
By Food Focus on
30 September 2019
A Compulsory Specification for Processed Meat Products VC 9100 was published by the
Minister of Trade and Industry as per Government Gazette No.42628 Notice No. 1058 of 08
August 2019. This Compulsory Specification is effective from 8 October 2019.
Combined List of Acts, Regulations And Standards Relating to Food Safety and Quality Aspects of Milk and Other Dairy Products
By Dairy Standard Agency on
04 September 2019
The Dairy Standards Agency has updated their combined list of legislation and standards applicable to milk and dairy products for the South African industry.
Draft Rice Regulations for Comment
By Food Focus on
09 May 2019
Draft Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking Rice Intended for Sale in The Republic of South Africa - invitation for comments, due 25 May 2019.
Regulations Relating To Edible Fats And Oils - Repealed
By Food Focus on
10 April 2019
Regulations Relating To Edible Fats And Oils have been repealed as at 05 APRIL 2019
R727 Regulations regarding control over the sale of frozen fruit and frozen Vegetables in the republic of South Africa
By Food Focus on
03 April 2019
REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OVER THE SALE OF FROZEN FRUIT AND FROZEN VEGETABLES IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.
To update existing regulations relating to frozen fruit and frozen vegetables in order to accommodate the changes that have taken place in the industry locally as w
R1371 Game Meat Regulations of 4 November 2016 No.1371 DRAFT
By Food Focus on
19 February 2019
Draft Game Meat Regulations No.1371
The New R638 | Infographic
By Linda Jackson on
31 July 2018
The hygiene regulations R638 are here! Here's an overview of what the new regulations hold.
R638 Regulations Governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises, the Transport of Food and Related Matters
By Food Focus on
27 June 2018
R638 (Regulations Governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises, the Transport of Food and Related Matters) has now been gazetted. This replaced R962.
R607 Regulations Relating to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACCP System): Amendment
By Food Focus on
26 June 2018
The HACCP regulations have been amended to include meat and poultry - companies have 9 months from date of publication (14 June 2018) to comply.
R588 Regulations relating to maximum levels of metals in foodstuffs
By Food Focus on
22 June 2018
R588 Regulations relating to maximum levels of metals in foodstuffs
SANS 885:2011 - South African National Standard for Processed Meat Products
By Food Focus on
28 May 2018
Looking for the standard relating to processed meat products? That would be SANS 885:2011 Edition 3.
R249 Regulations relating to trans-fats in foodstuffs Feb2011
By Food Focus on
18 May 2018
The final Regulations Relating to Trans-Fats in Foodstuffs – Regulation 249 – were signed into law in February 2011.
R215 Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues
By Food Focus on
01 January 2018
Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs. The Minister of Health intends, in terms of section 15(1) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), to make the regul
R860 Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues Amendment
By Food Focus on
01 January 2018
Foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectants act, 1972 (ACT no 54 of 1972) Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs, Amendment.As of 25 August 2017.
R214 Regulations Relating to the Reduction of Sodium in Certain Foodstuffs and Related Matters Updated 31 May 2019
By Food Focus on
06 November 2017
The Regulations relating to the Reduction of Sodium in Certain Foodstuffs and Related Matters, No 1071 of 6 October 2017
R1124 Regulations - Preservatives and Antioxidants: Amendment
By Food Focus on
06 November 2017
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 Of 1972)
Regulations Preservatives and Antioxidants: Amendment
GG 41191, GON R1124 of 20 October 2017
R364 Regulations governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises, the Transport of Food and Related Matters
By Food Focus on
09 May 2017
Draft Regulations governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises, the Transport of Food and Related Matters - R364, replacing R962, published 30 April 2015.
Regulation 1091 of 19 November 2010 SUMMARY March 2011
By Linda Jackson on
03 April 2017
This piece of legislation is relevant to the labelling and advertising of both pre-packaged and non-prepackaged or bulk stock foods. All information required by the regulations has to be kept on file
for inspection within 2 days.
Regulation - Preservatives-And-Antioxidants - Amendment
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15 March 2017
Amendment to Regulations for Preservatives and Antioxidants R60 of 2009
R1425 Regulations relating to Miscellaneous Additives in Food
By Linda Jackson on
08 December 2016
New regulations relating to Food Additives.
Note: The English version is R1425, but the Afrikaans version is R1426
R2718 Regulations Governing the Composition and Labelling of Raw Boerewors, Raw Species Sausage and Raw Mixed-Species Sausage
By Food Focus on
15 November 2016
R2718 Regulations Governing the Composition and Labelling Of Raw Boerewors, Raw Species Sausage and Raw Mixed-Species Sausage - Government Notice No. R2718 of 23 November 1990
R1086 Regulations relating to Sterilising Plants
By Linda Jackson on
04 November 2016
Regulation No. R. 1086 of 3 November 2006 REGULATIONS RELATING TO STERILISING PLANTS, under the FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT NO. 36 OF 1947) deals with the feed and food safety aspects. for rendering facilities.
Annex SL (normative) - Proposals for management system standards
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30 October 2016
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 Consolidated ISO Supplement — Procedures specific to ISO. ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Consolidated ISO Supplement, 2015. Sixth Edition
Animal Protections Act 71 of 1962
By Bridget Day on
24 October 2016
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Mushrooms intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa: Amendment R414
By Bridget Day on
22 October 2016
Amendment relating to the regulation for Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Mushrooms
Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Dehydrated Vegetables intended for Sale in the Republic R396
By Bridget Day on
22 October 2016
Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Mushrooms intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa R3
By Bridget Day on
22 October 2016
Regulations for Canned-Mushrooms
Regulations regarding Control of the Export of Processed Products R423
By Bridget Day on
22 October 2016
How the export of Processed Products is regulated
Regulations relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fresh vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa R364
By Food Focus on
21 October 2016
How fresh vegetables should be graded, packed and marked in South Africa. (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH R364 Regulations governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises, the Transport of Food and Related Matters - Replacing R962, published 30 April 2015.)
Regulations Relating To The Application Of The Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point System (HACCP System): Amendment
By Linda Jackson on
15 September 2016
HACCP is a legal requirements in peanut processing
Regulations Relating To Milk And Dairy Products
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15 September 2016
Standards for milk and dairy products
The Regulations Relating To The Labeling And Advertising Of Foodstuffs, R.146 Of 1 March 2010: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Changes to labelling in 2012
Guidelines For Monitoring Irradiated Foodstuffs In South Africa
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15 September 2016
A detailed guideline on what, when and how food may be irradiated
Regulations Relating To Soft Drinks
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15 September 2016
Regulations Relating To Foodstuffs For Infants And Young Children: Amendment
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15 September 2016
And some change to everything to do with baby food and milk formulas
Regulations Relating To The Maximum Levels Of Melamine In Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
No more tainted milk powder anymore
List Of Permissible Sweeteners
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15 September 2016
The long list of what can make food sweet
Regulations Governing Radio Activity In Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
Regulations Relating To Mayonnaise And Other Salad Dressings
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15 September 2016
This one was repealed - just so you know
Regulations Governing Certain Solvents In Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
What solvent MAY and MAY NOT be in foods
Regulations Relating To Milk And Dairy Products: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Some change to standards for milk and dairy products - here they are
Regulations Relating To Milk And Dairy Products: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Some more changes to standards for milk and dairy
Regulations Governing Irradiated Foodstuffs: Amendments
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15 September 2016
Changes on the regulation on irradiation
Regulations Relating To Marine Bio toxins
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15 September 2016
Taking care of your sushi!
Regulations Relating To Irradiated Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
The regulation on what can be irradiated and with what! Read with the guideline
Regulations Relating To Perishable Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
What is perishable? In case we didn't know
Regulations Regarding Processed Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
The regulation deals with rework, expired food and reprocessing
Regulation - Mineral Hydrocarbons In Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
Making sure there isn?t petrol in food?
Regulations Relating To Trans-Fat In Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
Now we are eating too much trans fats - the maximum you can add
Regulations Relating To All Bottled Waters
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15 September 2016
What can you and can you not say on bottled water and how is should be handled
Correction Notice for Foodstuffs relating to Infants and young children
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15 September 2016
There have been corrections to Regulation 991: Correction Notice for Foodstuffs relating to Infants and young children
Regulations Relating To Objects Packed In Foodstuffs Intended For Children
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15 September 2016
All those toys that gather dust from the very many take away meals
Regulations - Soft Drinks: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Those energy drinks come under fire
Regulations Relating To The Reduction Of Sodium In Certain Foodstuffs And Related Matters
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15 September 2016
So we are eating too much salt, who must cut, how much and by when
Regulations Relating To The Application Of The Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point System (HACCP System)
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15 September 2016
The infamous HACCP regulation
Guidelines To Industry And Health Care Personnel: The Regulations Relating To Foodstuffs For Infants And Young Children,
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15 September 2016
Guidelines for hospitals and the like when dealing with baby formula
Regulations Relating To Health Messages On Container Labels And Alcoholic Beverages
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15 September 2016
Specific labelling requirements for alcoholic beverages
Regulations Relating To Milk And Dairy Products: Amendment
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15 September 2016
what levels of microorganisms may be in milk and dairy
Regulations Governing Microbiological Standards For Cooked Poultry
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15 September 2016
Food Control Functions Included Under Municipal Health Services
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15 September 2016
What may the EHP do and where may they enforce the law
Regulations Relating To The Labelling Of Foodstuffs Obtained Through Certain Techniques Of Genetic Modification
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15 September 2016
GMO labelling requirements
Regulations Relating To The Powers And Duties Of Inspectors And Analysts Conducting Inspections And Analyses On Foodstuffs And At Food Premises
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15 September 2016
The regulations given the EHP authority
Regulations Governing Microbiological Standards For Foodstuffs And Related Matters: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Bugs in food - some more changes
Regulations Governing Microbiological Standards For Foodstuffs And Related Matters
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15 September 2016
Bugs in food - what and how many
Regulations Governing Microbiological Standards For Foodstuffs And Related Matters: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Bugs in food - some change you should know
Regulations Relating To Milk And Dairy Products
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15 September 2016
Some change to standards for milk and dairy products - here they are
Regulations Relating To Jam,Conserve,Marmelade And Jelly
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15 September 2016
What you MAY put in that jam
Regulations Governing Emulsifiers, Stabilizers And Thickeners And The Amounts Thereof That Foodstuffs May Contain
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15 September 2016
What emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners that MAY be in food
Regulations Relating To Anti-Caking Agents And The Amounts Thereof That May Be Used In Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
What anticaking agents we MAY use in food
Regulations Governing The Maximum Limits For Veterinary Medicine And Stock Remedy Residues That May Be Present In Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
That stuff you gave the sick cow - how much may be left in the meat?
Regulations Relating To The Prohibition Of The Manufacturing, Importation, Exportation And Sale Of Polycarbonate Infant Feeding Bottles Containing Bisphenol A
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15 September 2016
NO BPA feeding bottle - the end
Regulations Relating To The Prohibition Of The Sale Of Comfrey, Foddstuffs Containing Comfrey And Jelly Confectionary Containing Knojac
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15 September 2016
No comfrey - simple really
Regulations Relating To The Labelling And Advertising Of Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
The labelling regulations
Regulations Relating To The Labelling And Advertising Of Foods: Proposed Amendment
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15 September 2016
Proposed changes to the labelling regulations
Regulations Relating To Food-Grade Salt
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15 September 2016
The regulation deals with the purity of salt and iodation.
Regulations Relating To Milk And Dairy Products: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Some change to standards for milk and dairy products - here they are
Regulations Relating To Foodstuffs For Infants And Young Children
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15 September 2016
Everything to do with baby food and milk formulas
Regulations Relating To The Fortification Of Certain Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
What must be fortified, what is to be used and how much
Regulations Relating To The Fortification Of Certain Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
What must be fortified, what is to be used and how much
Regulations - Preservatives And Antioxidants
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15 September 2016
Amendment Of Regulations Relating To The Fortification Of Certain Foodstuffs
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15 September 2016
What must be fortified, what is to be used and how much
Regulations Relating To The Labelling And Advertising Of Foodstuffs, R 146 Of 1 March 2010: Amendment
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15 September 2016
Changes to the labelling regulation in 2010
Regulation - Marine Food
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15 September 2016
Undesirable Substances In Animal Feeds
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15 September 2016
Guess that must mean what is undesirable in animal feeds so we don't land up consuming it?
Regulations Relating To Farm Feeds
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15 September 2016
Regulations on what may be in farm feeds - remember feed becomes food.
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