DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children
NO AND DATE: R991 of 06 December 2012 | R365 of 24 May 2013 | R434 of 18 June 2013
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This South African Regulation relates to foodstuffs for infants and young children
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All Infants and Children Legislation
INFANT FEEDING BOTTLES – Regulations Relating to the Prohibition of Manufacturing, Importation, Exportation and Sale of Polycarbonate Infant Feeding Bottles Containing Bisphenol A
Read more: INFANT FEEDING BOTTLES – Regulations Relating to the Prohibition of Manufacturing, Importation, Exportation and Sale of Polycarbonate Infant Feeding Bottles Containing Bisphenol AKey facts
- The Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants and Young Children were published as R991 on 6 December 2012.
- They fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 and are administered by the Department of Health.
- The original R991 regulation was amended twice in 2013: by R365 on 24 May 2013 and by R434 on 18 June 2013.
- Companion legislation includes regulations relating to objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children and a prohibition on polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A.
- The page acts as a reference gateway with links to download the official R991, R365 and R434 documents and related regulations.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs foodstuffs for infants and young children in South Africa?
Foodstuffs for infants and young children are governed by the Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants and Young Children, published as R991 on 6 December 2012. These regulations are made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 and are administered by the Department of Health.
What is Regulation R991 and when was it published?
R991 is the regulation number for the Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants and Young Children. It was published on 6 December 2012 under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Has R991 been amended?
Yes. R991 has been amended twice. It was amended by R365 on 24 May 2013 and again by R434 on 18 June 2013.
Which act do these infant and young children foodstuff regulations fall under?
They fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. The regulations are administered by the Department of Health.
Are there related regulations for infant feeding bottles or objects packed in children's foods?
Yes. Companion legislation includes the Regulations Relating to Objects Packed in Foodstuffs Intended for Children, and the regulations prohibiting the manufacture, import, export and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A. These are referenced alongside the main foodstuffs regulations.