DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to maximum levels of melamine in foodstuffs
NO AND DATE: R1054 of 06 November 2009
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to the maximum levels of melamine in foodstuffs.
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Read more: VETERINARY MEDICINE & STOCK REMEDY RESIDUES – Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that may be Present in FoodstuffsKey facts
- South Africa regulates the maximum levels of melamine in foodstuffs through Regulation R1054, published on 06 November 2009.
- The regulation falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The regulation is administered by the Department of Health.
- The page provides the official regulation reference and a downloadable copy of the full legislation rather than reproducing the detailed limits.
Frequently asked questions
Which South African regulation sets the maximum levels of melamine in foodstuffs?
Regulation R1054, published on 06 November 2009, sets the maximum levels of melamine in foodstuffs in South Africa. It relates specifically to the permitted melamine content in food products.
Under which Act does the melamine regulation fall?
The melamine maximum-levels regulation falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. This is the primary South African statute governing food safety requirements.
Who administers the melamine regulation in South Africa?
The Department of Health administers the regulation relating to maximum levels of melamine in foodstuffs. It is the department responsible for this legislation under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
When was the melamine regulation published?
The regulation, R1054, was published on 06 November 2009. It sets out the maximum levels of melamine permitted in foodstuffs in South Africa.
Where can I access the full melamine regulation document?
The full regulation is available to download as the official legislation document. For the complete, detailed limits and requirements, you should consult the source regulation R1054 itself.