DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations governing certain solvents in foodstuffs
NO AND DATE: R911 of 30 January 2001 | R315 of 22 November 2006
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This South African Regulation governs certain solvents in foodstuffs
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VETERINARY MEDICINE & STOCK REMEDY RESIDUES – Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that may be Present in Foodstuffs
Read more: VETERINARY MEDICINE & STOCK REMEDY RESIDUES – Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that may be Present in FoodstuffsKey facts
- South Africa's regulation governing certain solvents in foodstuffs is made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The regulation was published as R911 on 30 January 2001 and amended by R315 on 22 November 2006.
- It is issued by the Department of Health.
- The full regulation is available as a downloadable document via the reference page.
- ASC Food Safety Consultants offers expert support with this legislation for South African food businesses.
Frequently asked questions
What legislation governs certain solvents in foodstuffs in South Africa?
In South Africa, certain solvents in foodstuffs are governed by a regulation made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. The regulation was published as R911 on 30 January 2001. It is administered by the Department of Health.
What is R911 of 30 January 2001?
R911 of 30 January 2001 is the South African regulation governing certain solvents in foodstuffs. It was issued under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 by the Department of Health. The full document is available to download via the ASC Food Safety reference page.
Has the solvents in foodstuffs regulation been amended?
Yes. The regulation governing certain solvents in foodstuffs (R911 of 30 January 2001) was amended by R315, published on 22 November 2006. Both the original notice number and the amendment fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Which government department is responsible for the solvents in foodstuffs regulation?
The Department of Health is the issuing department for South Africa's regulation governing certain solvents in foodstuffs. It sits under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Where can I get help understanding this solvents in foodstuffs regulation?
ASC Food Safety Consultants provides expert food safety support with this legislation. The reference page also links to the full regulation document so you can download and review R911 of 30 January 2001 (as amended by R315) directly.