DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations governing tolerance for fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs
NO AND DATE: R1145 of 08 October 2004 | R751 of 22 November 2009 | R987 of 26 May 2016
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The South African Regulations governing tolerances for fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs.
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Read more: VETERINARY MEDICINE & STOCK REMEDY RESIDUES – Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that may be Present in FoodstuffsKey facts
- South Africa regulates tolerance for fungus-produced toxins (mycotoxins) in foodstuffs under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The regulations are issued by the Department of Health.
- The original regulation is R1145 of 08 October 2004.
- The regulation was amended by R751 of 22 November 2009 and again by R987 of 26 May 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Which South African law governs fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs?
Fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs are governed by regulations made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. These regulations are issued by the Department of Health and set the tolerances for fungus-produced toxins in food.
What is the regulation number for fungus toxin tolerances in South Africa?
The original regulation is R1145 of 08 October 2004, titled the Regulations governing tolerance for fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs. It was later amended, so businesses should read it together with its amendments.
Has the fungus toxin regulation been amended?
Yes. The original R1145 of 08 October 2004 was amended by R751 of 22 November 2009 and by R987 of 26 May 2016. Food businesses should ensure they are working from the current, consolidated version.
Who issues the regulations on fungus-produced toxins in food?
The Department of Health issues these regulations. They fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972, which governs the safety of foodstuffs in South Africa.