DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations governing the composition and labelling of raw boerewors, raw species sausage and raw mixed-species sausage
NO AND DATE: R2718 of 23 November 1990
Download HereThis South African Regulation governs the composition and labelling of raw boerewors, raw species sausage and raw mixed-species sausage
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MEAT (RAW PROCESSED) – Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Products Intended for Sale in South Africa
Read more: MEAT (RAW PROCESSED) – Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Products Intended for Sale in South AfricaKey facts
- This South African regulation governs the composition and labelling of raw boerewors, raw species sausage and raw mixed-species sausage.
- It is published as Regulation R2718, dated 23 November 1990.
- The regulation is made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- It was issued by the Department of Health and falls under South Africa's meat legislation.
- The full regulatory text is available as a downloadable document via ASC Food Safety Consultants.
Frequently asked questions
What does regulation R2718 cover?
Regulation R2718 governs the composition and labelling of raw boerewors, raw species sausage and raw mixed-species sausage in South Africa. It sets the legal framework for how these raw sausage products must be made up and labelled. The regulation is dated 23 November 1990.
Which Act does the raw boerewors regulation fall under?
The regulation falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. R2718 is a regulation made in terms of that Act. It was issued by the South African Department of Health.
When was the raw boerewors composition and labelling regulation issued?
The regulation, R2718, is dated 23 November 1990. It was issued by the Department of Health as part of South Africa's meat legislation. It governs raw boerewors, raw species sausage and raw mixed-species sausage.
Where can I read the full raw boerewors regulation?
The full text of Regulation R2718 is available as a downloadable document provided by ASC Food Safety Consultants. The web listing itself gives the regulation's title, number, date and governing Act, with the complete provisions in the downloadable file.


