DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs
NO AND DATE: R146 of 1 March 2010 | R1091 of 19 November 2010 | R45 of 19 January 2012
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This South African Regulation relates to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs.
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- South Africa's Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs are made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The regulations are administered by the Department of Health.
- The primary regulation is R146 of 1 March 2010, with amendments R1091 of 19 November 2010 and R45 of 19 January 2012.
- The regulation and its amendments are available to download from the page.
Frequently asked questions
Which law governs the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs in South Africa?
The Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs govern this area, and they are made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. These regulations fall under the Department of Health.
What is the regulation number for the food labelling and advertising rules?
The primary regulation is R146 of 1 March 2010. It has been amended by R1091 of 19 November 2010 and R45 of 19 January 2012.
Which government department is responsible for food labelling and advertising regulations in South Africa?
The Department of Health is responsible for the Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs. They form part of the framework under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Where can I access the South African food labelling and advertising regulations?
The primary regulation and its amendments are available to download directly from the page. It provides the original R146 of 2010 regulation along with the R1091 of 2010 and R45 of 2012 amendments.