DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters
NO AND DATE: R214 of 20 March 2013 | R1071 of 06 October 2017 | R812 of 31 May 2019
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This South African Regulation relates to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters.
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- This page references South Africa's Regulations Relating to the Reduction of Sodium in Certain Foodstuffs and Related Matters.
- The regulations fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972, administered by the Department of Health.
- The original regulation is R214 of 20 March 2013, amended by R1071 of 6 October 2017 and R812 of 31 May 2019.
- The page provides download links to the official regulatory documents rather than a summary of their detailed requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What South African law governs sodium reduction in foodstuffs?
Sodium reduction is governed by the Regulations Relating to the Reduction of Sodium in Certain Foodstuffs and Related Matters. These regulations are made under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 and administered by the Department of Health.
What is the regulation number for the sodium reduction rules?
The original regulation is R214, published on 20 March 2013. It was subsequently amended by R1071 of 6 October 2017 and R812 of 31 May 2019.
Under which Act do the sodium reduction regulations fall?
They fall under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. This is the parent Act cited on the page for the sodium reduction regulations.
Where can I find the official sodium reduction regulation documents?
The regulatory documents are available via the download links provided on this ASC Food Safety legislation reference page. The page links to the original R214 regulation and its later amendments rather than reproducing their full contents.