DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the labelling of foods for special medical purposes
NO AND DATE: R493 of 26 April 2002
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- The labelling of foods for special medical purposes in South Africa is governed by Regulation R493, published on 26 April 2002.
- The regulation falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The regulation is administered by the Department of Health.
- The full regulation text is available as a downloadable PDF from the government website.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs the labelling of foods for special medical purposes in South Africa?
The labelling of foods for special medical purposes in South Africa is governed by Regulation R493 of 26 April 2002. It sits under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 and is administered by the Department of Health.
Under which Act does this labelling regulation fall?
It falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. Regulation R493 is a subsidiary regulation issued under this Act by the Department of Health.
When was the regulation published?
Regulation R493 relating to the labelling of foods for special medical purposes was published on 26 April 2002.
Where can I access the full text of Regulation R493?
The full text of the regulation is available as a downloadable PDF via the government website. ASC Food Safety Consultants provides a direct download link to the regulation on this legislation reference page.