DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
ASSOCIATED ACT: Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
REGULATION NAME: Regulations relating to trans-fat in foodstuffs
NO AND DATE: R127 of 11 February 2011
Download HereThis South African Regulation relates to trans-fat in foodstuffs.
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- South Africa regulates trans-fat in foodstuffs through the Regulations Relating to Trans-fat in Foodstuffs, issued by the Department of Health.
- The regulation is identified as R127, published on 11 February 2011.
- It falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
- The full regulation document is available to download from the South African government website.
- ASC Food Safety Consultants offers support for complying with this trans-fat regulation.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulation governs trans-fat in foodstuffs in South Africa?
Trans-fat in foodstuffs is governed by the Regulations Relating to Trans-fat in Foodstuffs, identified as R127 of 11 February 2011. This regulation was issued by the Department of Health under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
What is the regulation number and date for the trans-fat regulation?
The regulation number is R127, and it was published on 11 February 2011. It sits under South Africa's Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972.
Under which Act does the South African trans-fat regulation fall?
The trans-fat regulation falls under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. The specific regulation is R127 of 11 February 2011, issued by the Department of Health.
Where can I get the full trans-fat in foodstuffs regulation?
The full regulation document can be downloaded from the South African government website, which hosts the official PDF of R127 of 11 February 2011. ASC Food Safety Consultants also provides expert support for complying with this regulation.