DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs
NO AND DATE: R1809 of 03 July 1992 | R215 of 10 March 2006 | R860 of 25 August 2017
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This South African Regulation governs the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present 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
- This South African regulation governs the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs.
- It falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972, administered by the Department of Health.
- The original regulation was published as R1809 of 03 July 1992.
- It has since been amended by R215 of 10 March 2006 and R860 of 25 August 2017.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs veterinary medicine residue limits in food in South Africa?
These maximum limits are governed by regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972, administered by the Department of Health. The regulations set the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs.
What regulation number covers maximum limits for veterinary medicine residues in foodstuffs?
The original regulation is R1809, published on 03 July 1992. It has been amended by R215 of 10 March 2006 and R860 of 25 August 2017.
What do these regulations cover?
They cover the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs in South Africa. They establish the permissible levels of these residues under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
Have the veterinary medicine residue regulations been amended?
Yes. The original regulation R1809 of 1992 has been amended twice, by R215 of 10 March 2006 and by R860 of 25 August 2017.