DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the application of the hazard analysis and critical control point system (HACCP system)
NO AND DATE: R908 of 27 June 2003 | R1060 of 13 November 2009 | R607 of 14 June 2018
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The South African Regulations relating to the application of the hazard analysis and critical control point system (HACCP SYSTEM).
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- South Africa's HACCP System regulations are made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The core regulation is R908, published on 27 June 2003, governing application of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.
- R908 was amended by R1060 of 13 November 2009 and further amended by R607 of 14 June 2018.
- These HACCP regulations are issued by the South African Department of Health.
- This page serves as a reference index with downloadable links to the original regulation and its amendments.
Frequently asked questions
What South African law governs the HACCP system?
The HACCP system in South Africa is governed by regulations made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. The specific regulations relating to the application of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system were published as R908 and issued by the Department of Health.
What is the main HACCP regulation number in South Africa?
The main regulation is R908, published on 27 June 2003. It sets out the regulations relating to the application of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Has the South African HACCP regulation been amended?
Yes. The original regulation R908 of 27 June 2003 was amended by R1060 of 13 November 2009, and again by R607 of 14 June 2018. Both amendments fall under the same Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Which government department issues the HACCP regulations?
The HACCP regulations are issued by the South African Department of Health. They are made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
What does HACCP stand for?
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system. The South African regulations relate specifically to the application of this system within the food industry.