DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the labelling of foodstuffs obtained through certain techniques of genetic modification
NO AND DATE: R25 of 16 January 2004
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- Regulation R25, dated 16 January 2004, governs the labelling of foodstuffs obtained through certain techniques of genetic modification in South Africa.
- The regulation was issued by the Department of Health under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- This page is a reference entry cataloguing the regulation and linking to the full official document rather than reproducing its detailed provisions.
Frequently asked questions
What South African regulation covers the labelling of genetically modified foodstuffs?
Regulation R25, dated 16 January 2004, relates to the labelling of foodstuffs obtained through certain techniques of genetic modification. It was issued by the Department of Health under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Under which Act does the GM foodstuffs labelling regulation fall?
The regulation falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. It was published as Regulation R25 by the Department of Health.
When was Regulation R25 on GM food labelling issued?
Regulation R25 is dated 16 January 2004. It addresses the labelling of foodstuffs obtained through certain techniques of genetic modification in South Africa.
Where can I find the full text of the GM foodstuffs labelling regulation?
This ASC Food Safety page is a reference entry that catalogues the regulation and links to the full official document. For the detailed provisions and specific labelling requirements, consult the complete Regulation R25 document itself.