DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to marine biotoxins
NO AND DATE: R491 of 27 May 2005
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to marine biotoxins.
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Key facts
- South Africa's marine biotoxins regulation is the Regulations Relating to Marine Biotoxins, published as R491 on 27 May 2005.
- 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 a downloadable link to the official government regulation PDF for reference.
Frequently asked questions
What regulation governs marine biotoxins in South Africa?
Marine biotoxins in South Africa are governed by the Regulations Relating to Marine Biotoxins, published as R491 on 27 May 2005. These regulations fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 and are administered by the Department of Health.
Under which Act do the marine biotoxins regulations fall?
The marine biotoxins regulations fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. This is the primary South African Act referenced for the R491 regulation relating to marine biotoxins.
Which government department is responsible for the marine biotoxins regulation?
The Department of Health is responsible for the South African Regulations Relating to Marine Biotoxins. The regulation, R491 of 27 May 2005, sits under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 that the department administers.
What is the reference number and date of the South African marine biotoxins regulation?
The reference is R491, dated 27 May 2005. It is the official Regulations Relating to Marine Biotoxins issued under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Where can I access the full marine biotoxins regulation document?
The full regulation is available as a downloadable government PDF linked from ASC Food Safety's legislation reference page. The page catalogues the regulation R491 of 27 May 2005 and links to the official document for the complete text.

