DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the labelling of alcoholic beverages
NO AND DATE: R109 of 06 November 2005
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to the labelling of alcoholic beverages.
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- The labelling of alcoholic beverages in South Africa is governed by the 'Regulations relating to the labelling of alcoholic beverages'.
- These regulations are published as R109 of 06 November 2005.
- They fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The regulations are administered by the Department of Health.
- A related regulation covers Health Messages on Container Labels of Alcoholic Beverages.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs the labelling of alcoholic beverages in South Africa?
The labelling of alcoholic beverages in South Africa is governed by the 'Regulations relating to the labelling of alcoholic beverages'. These regulations are published as R109 of 06 November 2005 and fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Under which Act do the alcoholic beverage labelling regulations fall?
They fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. This is the South African Act that provides the legal basis for the labelling regulations relating to alcoholic beverages.
What is the reference number and date of the alcoholic beverage labelling regulation?
The regulation is referenced as R109 of 06 November 2005. This is the South African regulation that relates to the labelling of alcoholic beverages.
Which department administers the alcoholic beverage labelling regulations in South Africa?
The Department of Health administers these regulations. The regulations relating to the labelling of alcoholic beverages sit under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972, which falls within the Department of Health's remit.