DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the prohibition of the sale of comfrey, foodstuffs containing comfrey and jelly confectionery containing konjac
NO AND DATE: R1408 of 10 October 2003
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to the prohibition of the sale of Comfrey, foodstuffs containing Comfrey and jelly confectionery containing Konjac.
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Read more: VINEGAR – Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Vinegar and Imitation Vinegar Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa (R1340 of 2018)Key facts
- South African Regulation R1408 of 10 October 2003 prohibits the sale of comfrey, foodstuffs containing comfrey, and jelly confectionery containing konjac.
- The regulation was issued by the Department of Health under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The prohibition on konjac applies specifically to jelly confectionery containing konjac.
- The page provides a link to download the full official regulation for the complete legal text.
Frequently asked questions
Which South African regulation prohibits the sale of comfrey and konjac jelly confectionery?
Regulation R1408 of 10 October 2003 prohibits the sale of comfrey, foodstuffs containing comfrey, and jelly confectionery containing konjac in South Africa. It was issued by the Department of Health under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
What does Regulation R1408 actually prohibit?
Regulation R1408 prohibits the sale of comfrey itself, any foodstuffs containing comfrey, and jelly confectionery containing konjac. These are the specific items named in the regulation.
Under which Act was the comfrey and konjac prohibition made?
The prohibition was made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. Regulation R1408 was issued under this Act by the South African Department of Health on 10 October 2003.
Where can I read the full text of the comfrey and konjac regulation?
The article provides a link to download the full official Regulation R1408 for the complete legal detail. Consult the official government text directly for the substantive provisions, as the article itself only summarises the scope of the prohibition.