DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000
REGULATION NAME: Regulations regarding ostrich
NO AND DATE: R54 of 02 February 2007
Download HereThis South African Regulation establishes a regulatory framework regarding ostrich.
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MEAT (RAW PROCESSED) – Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Products Intended for Sale in South Africa
Read more: MEAT (RAW PROCESSED) – Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Products Intended for Sale in South AfricaKey facts
- South Africa's ostrich meat industry is regulated under the Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000.
- The specific regulation for ostrich is Regulation R54, published on 02 February 2007.
- These ostrich regulations fall under the Department of Health.
- The regulation establishes the regulatory framework governing ostrich meat in South Africa.
- The full regulation document is available to download from South African government sources.
Frequently asked questions
Which law governs ostrich meat in South Africa?
Ostrich meat in South Africa is governed by the Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000. The specific ostrich requirements are set out in Regulation R54, published on 02 February 2007. These regulations fall under the Department of Health.
What is Regulation R54 of 2007?
Regulation R54 of 02 February 2007 is the South African regulation that establishes the regulatory framework regarding ostrich. It sits under the Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000 and is administered by the Department of Health. The full text is available to download from government sources.
Which department is responsible for ostrich meat regulations in South Africa?
The Department of Health is listed as the responsible authority for the ostrich regulations. These regulations operate under the Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000. The specific ostrich regulation is R54 of 02 February 2007.
Where can I get the full ostrich regulation document?
The full ostrich regulation document is available to download from South African government sources. The page provides a link to the complete text of Regulation R54 of 02 February 2007, made under the Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000.


