Promoting the improvement of dairy quality and safety
in the interest of the dairy industry and the consumer




Department of Health
Health legislation governing milk and other dairy products.
- Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972) - Updated version (PDF)
- (The Act and regulations can be obtained in hard copy format from Lexis Nexis Publishers, Tel: 0860 765 432)
Additives
Regulations relating to the use of sweeteners in foodstuffs (R733/2012)
Also, see Codex General Standards for Food Additives (please ensure the latest version is used by visiting www.codexalimentarius.org)
Regulations – Preservatives and antioxidants: Amendment (R60/2009)
Regulations - Preservatives and antioxidants (R965/1977)
Regulations relating to food colourants (R1008/1996)
Regulation 1425 of 17 November 2016: Regulations Relating To Miscellaneous Additives in Foodstuffs
Compositional standards
Regulations Relating to Max Levels of Metals in Foodstuffs - R588 of 15 June 2018
Regulations relating to maximum levels of metals in foodstuffs - Amendment (R545/2008)
Regulations governing tolerance for fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs: Amendment (R751/2009)
Regulations relating to objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children (R1090/2005)
Regulations relating to maximum levels for melamine in foodstuffs (R1054/2009)
Regulations governing tolerance for fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs (R1145/2004)
Regulations governing tolerances for fungus –produces toxins in foodstuffs (R313/1990)
Regulations governing certain solvents in foodstuffs: Correction Notice (R315/2006)
Regulations relating to edible fats and oils (R1316/1996)
Regulations governing certain solvents in foodstuffs (R911/2001)
Regulations governing radioactivity in foodstuffs (R1931/1990)
Fortification and other nutritional issues
Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs: R217 of 3 March 2016
Regulations relating to trans fat in foodstuffs: R127 of 2011
Regulations relating to food-grade salt: R184 of 2007
Amendment of regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs: R1206 of 2008
Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs: R504 of 2003
Health Legislation
Act - Foodstuffs, Cosmetics And Disinfectants Act - No 54 of 1972
Act - Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Amendment Act - Act 39 of 2007
Hygiene and related matters
Regulations - Governing General Hygiene Requirements For Food Premises And the transport Of Food - R962 of 23 November 2012
Regulations - Regarding Processed Foodstuffs - R723 of 10 August 2001
Regulations - Relating To Hygiene Requirements For Milking Sheds, The Transport Of Milk And Related Matters - R961 of 23 November 2012
Regulations - Relating to Perishable Foodstuffs - R 952 of 1999
Regulations - Relating To Perishable Foodstuffs - R1183 of 1 June 1990
Regulations relating to the application of HACCP System: R908 of 2003
Regulations relating to the application of HACCP System – Amendment: R1060 of 2009
Infants and children
Regulations - Relating To Foodstuffs For Infants And Young Children - R991 of 6 December 2012
Regulations relating to objects packed in foodstuffs intended for children (R1090/2005)
Labelling and advertising
Regulations - Relating To The Labelling And Advertising Of Foodstuffs - R146 of 1 March 2010
Law enforcement
Enforcement By Local Authority - R128 of 17 February 2011
Enforcement By Local Authority - R393 of 21 April 2006
Enforcement By Local Authority - R429 of 13 May 2005
Enforcement By Local Authority - R953 of 29 September 2006
Microbiological standards
Regulations - Relating To Milk And Dairy Products - R1555 of 21 November 1997
Regulations - Relating To Milk And Dairy Products Amendment R1262 of 31 December 2010
Packaged water and other beverages
Regulations - Relating to All Bottled Waters - R 718 of 2006
Regulations - Relating To All Bottled Waters Amendment - R455 of 26 May 2010
Regulations - Relating To Soft Drinks - R1769 of 9 August 1985
Pesticides and veterinary drugs (maximum residue limit)
Amendment - Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues that may be present in Foodstuffs R119 of 10 February 2020 - PART 1 | PART 2
Prohibition
Regulations - Prohibiting Guar Gum As A Foodstuff - R2554 of 25 October 1991