DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children
NO AND DATE: R1090 of 11 November 2005
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children.
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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
- South Africa regulates objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children through Regulation R1090, published on 11 November 2005.
- The regulation is issued under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 by the Department of Health.
- The full regulation is available as a downloadable PDF via the South African government website.
- This regulation sits alongside related child-focused rules, including those on infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A and foodstuffs for infants and young children.
- ASC Food Safety Consultants offers guidance and virtual consultations to help businesses comply with this regulation.
Frequently asked questions
What South African law covers objects packed in foodstuffs for children?
Objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children are governed by Regulation R1090 of 11 November 2005. This regulation was issued under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 by the Department of Health.
When was Regulation R1090 on objects in children's foodstuffs published?
Regulation R1090 was published on 11 November 2005. It falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Which Act does the regulation on objects packed in foodstuffs fall under?
It falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. The specific regulation is R1090 of 11 November 2005, administered by the Department of Health.
Where can I read the full regulation on objects packed in children's foodstuffs?
The full regulation is available as a downloadable PDF through South Africa's government website. ASC Food Safety Consultants links to this document and can help you interpret and apply its requirements.
What other child-focused food regulations relate to this one?
This regulation is cross-referenced with other child-focused food rules in South Africa. These include regulations on infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A and requirements for foodstuffs formulated for infants and young children.
Can ASC Food Safety Consultants help with compliance for this regulation?
Yes, ASC Food Safety Consultants provides expert guidance on this regulation. You can book a virtual consultation for help understanding and complying with the rules on objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children.