DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the prohibition of manufacturing, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A.
NO AND DATE: R879 of 21 October 2011
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to the prohibition of manufacturing, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A.
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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
- South Africa prohibits the manufacturing, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A (BPA).
- The prohibition is set out in Regulation R879 of 21 October 2011.
- It is issued under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 by the Department of Health.
- The ban applies specifically to polycarbonate infant feeding bottles that contain BPA.
- ASC Food Safety Consultants provides the regulation as a compliance reference, with the full text available to download.
Frequently asked questions
Are BPA infant feeding bottles banned in South Africa?
Yes. South African legislation prohibits the manufacturing, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A (BPA). This prohibition is set out in Regulation R879 of 21 October 2011.
Which regulation prohibits BPA in infant feeding bottles?
Regulation R879 of 21 October 2011 prohibits polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A. It is titled the regulations relating to the prohibition of manufacturing, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A.
Under which Act was the BPA infant bottle prohibition made?
The prohibition was made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. It was issued by the South African Department of Health.
What activities does the BPA bottle prohibition cover?
The regulation covers four activities: manufacturing, importation, exportation and sale. Each of these is prohibited in relation to polycarbonate infant feeding bottles that contain Bisphenol A.
Where can I find the full text of Regulation R879 on BPA bottles?
ASC Food Safety Consultants provides Regulation R879 of 21 October 2011 as a legislative reference, with the full regulation available to download from the article page. It is a useful compliance resource for food and beverage businesses and organisations handling infant products in South Africa.