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We recently published part 1 of a three-part series on sugar alternatives, which covered the topics ‘What sugar alternatives are out there?’ and ‘What sugar alternatives are permitted in South Africa?’ Read more here. In this second episode you will find information on: Labelling su...
[two-thirds-first]Tree nuts are among the regulated common allergens in South Africa, and include almond, Brazil nut, cashew nut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan nut, pistachio nut and walnut. For individuals with tree nut allergies, even small amounts of the nut(s) to which they are allergic can ...
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We understand the value of having access to reliable and easy-to-understand information that will help companies in the food industry with the South African food regulations. Here you will find helpful educational tools and resources to assist you with compliance with food labels in South Africa. ...
How do you know when to use ‘Product of’, and when to use ‘Produced in’? Can you use ‘Packed in’? The country of origin statement is a mandatory requirement on all food labels, according to the labelling regulations (R. 146). But if your food product falls under certain regulations in th...
The (new, new, new, new) draft labelling regulations – what a whirlwind! The winds of change began to blow at the end of January this year when a draft was published proposing changes to the current regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs (R. 146). This was first ...
After a number of changes to the regulations governing processed meats in the recent couple of years, the industry has since had to grapple with five different regulations, specifications and standards to ensure that they are labelling their products correctly – not an easy task. The regulations,...
To help consumers make informed decisions about the foods they choose to eat, the South African labelling regulations stipulate how food additives must be declared in the ingredient list for a food. FACTS has summarised the labelling requirements for food additives to make them easier for manufactur...
A new EU regulation (EC 2021/2117) has made it mandatory for wine product labels to include nutritional information and an ingredient list. This means that all South African wine products produced after 8 December 2023 and exported to the European Union need some urgent attention. To support the ...