DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations regarding processed foodstuffs
NO AND DATE: R723 of 10 August 2001
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to processed foodstuffs.
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- South Africa's "Regulations regarding processed foodstuffs" are published as R723 of 10 August 2001.
- The regulation falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- It is administered by the Department of Health.
- This page is a legislative reference that provides the official regulation document as a downloadable PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs processed foodstuffs in South Africa?
Processed foodstuffs in South Africa are covered by the "Regulations regarding processed foodstuffs," published as R723 of 10 August 2001. These regulations sit under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Under which Act do the processed foodstuffs regulations fall?
They fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. The processed foodstuffs regulations (R723 of 10 August 2001) are made under this Act.
Which South African department is responsible for the processed foodstuffs regulation?
The Department of Health is the responsible department. It administers the processed foodstuffs regulations issued under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Where can I get the full processed foodstuffs regulation document?
This ASC Food Safety reference page provides the official regulation as a downloadable PDF. You can download R723 of 10 August 2001 directly from the page to read the full text of the regulation.