The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972 is a South African law that controls the sale, manufacture, and importation of foodstuffs, cosmetics, and disinfectants to protect public health.
Purpose To control the sale, manufacture and importation of foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectants; and to provide for incidental matters.
Amendments
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Amendment Act 32 of 1981 Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act 97 of 1986 Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Amendment Act 39 of 2007
Food labelling Food labelling in South Africa is currently governed by Regulation R146 of 2010. It is set to be replaced by Draft Regulation R3337 as the primary food labelling law.
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