DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to milk and dairy products
NO AND DATE: R1555 of 21 November 1997 | R1262 of 31 December 2010 | R127 of 25 February 2014
Amendments
This South African Regulation relates to milk and dairy products
Useful Categories
All Dairy and Eggs Legislation
DAIRY PRODUCTS – Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
Read more: DAIRY PRODUCTS – Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South AfricaKey facts
- The Regulations relating to milk and dairy products are made under South Africa's Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The core regulation is R1555 of 21 November 1997, later amended by R1262 of 31 December 2010 and R127 of 25 February 2014.
- The page links to the R1262 of 2010 and R127 of 2014 amendment documents.
- Related dairy and egg legislation is also referenced, including regulations on classifying, packing and marking dairy products and imitation dairy products intended for sale in South Africa.
- Further linked regulations cover the grading, packing and marking of eggs and hygiene requirements for milking sheds and the transport of milk.
- ASC Food Safety Consultants offers related consulting, audits, training and FSMS toolkits to help businesses with this legislation.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs milk and dairy products in South Africa?
Milk and dairy products in South Africa are governed by the Regulations relating to milk and dairy products, made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. The core regulation is R1555 of 21 November 1997.
Which amendments apply to the milk and dairy products regulations?
The original regulation, R1555 of 1997, has been amended twice. The amendments are R1262 of 31 December 2010 and R127 of 25 February 2014, and both amendment documents are linked on this page.
What other dairy and egg regulations relate to this legislation?
The page references related legislation including the Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended for Sale in South Africa. It also references regulations on the grading, packing and marking of eggs and hygiene requirements for milking sheds and the transport of milk.
Where can I get help complying with the milk and dairy products regulations?
ASC Food Safety Consultants offers support with this legislation through consulting, audits, training and FSMS toolkits. You can request a free quote or book a virtual consultation, and contact details include +27 41 004 0382 and info@ascfoodsafety.com.