National Environmental Health Norms & Standards – National Health Act

(Act No. 61 of 2003) This South African Regulation establishes the delivery of environmental health services across a wide range of premises (including food‑handling, accommodation, public gathering places, and waste facilities), by establishing national norms and standards to protect public health and prevent environmental conditions that may constitute a health hazard.

STANDARS AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF OIL SEEDS: AMENDMENT

(ACT No. 119 OF 1990) This South African Regulation governs the the quality, grading, and export requirements of oilseeds; ensuring exporters comply with updated export‑control norms, packaging, and certification to meet both domestic and international regulatory expectations

Health Professions Act: Ethical rules of conduct for practitioners: Amendment: Comments invited

(Act No. 56 of 1974) This South African Regulation establishes the ethical conduct of registered health‑care practitioners, specifically allowing for expanded professional collaboration (e.g., partnerships between optometrists and dispensing opticians), multidisciplinary practices, and reinforcing contract-based employment in the interest of public health.

 Proposed inspection fees for 2026: Comments invited

(Act no. 119 of 1990) This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the the inspection fees for agricultural product standards inspections (including food production and processing), by inviting comments on the proposed fee structure for 2026 to ensure transparency and cost‑recovery in inspection services.

National Guideline for Consideration of Climate Change Implications – Environmental Authorisations, Emission & Waste Licences

(Act No. 107 of 1998) This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for integrating climate change considerations into applications for environmental authorisations, atmospheric emission licences, and waste management licences, ensuring that environmental impact assessments account for greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation strategies, and climate-resilient planning.

Implementation of FSSC 22000 V6 for Food Manufacturing Course

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Implementation of ISO 22000 2018 Course

Take Control of Food Safety: Simplify Compliance, Protect Consumers, and Elevate Your Business with ISO 22002-100:2025

Discover ISO 22002-100:2025, the new foundation for food safety prerequisite programmes (PRPs). ASC Public Health and Food Safety helps organisations simplify compliance, embed robust hygiene and operational controls, streamline audits, and achieve ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 certification with expert toolkits and flexible training

Legislation Foodstuffs Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act

***PESTICIDE RESIDUES – Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues that may be Present in Foodstuffs

South African legislation governing the maximum limits for pesticide residues that may be present in foodstuffs (R246 of 1994 | R247 of 2005 | R1047 of 2006 | R548 of 2010 | R46 of 2012 | R119 of 2020 | R4388 of 2024).

Legislation Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

***VEGETABLES (CANNED AND PICKLED) – Standards and Requirements Regarding Control of the Export of Canned and Pickled Vegetables

South African legislation relating to standards and requirements regarding control of the export of canned and pickled vegetables
(R1983 of 1991 | R4070 of 2023).

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