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Regulations relating to the classification,
packing & marking of dairy products &
imitation dairy products
( R. 260 of 27 March 2015)
Agricultural Product Standards, Act 1990 (Act No.119 of 1990)
Yvonne TšianeChief Food Safety & Quality Assurance OfficerDirectorate: Food Safety & Quality Assurance
SA Society of Dairy Technology
2015 Dairy Symposium
Outline
Background
Classification
New classification: Milk
New classification: Other dairy products
Conditions for use of nutrient content & comparative claims
Marking requirements
Effective date of R. 260
Other regulations under the APS Act
Contact details: Inspection Services
Background
R. 2581 were originally promulgated in 20
November 1987 and subsequently amended in 1988,
1989 and 1994.
The DoH published the labelling regulations (R.
146) which covers among other requirements, the
nutritional content claims ( Low fat & fat free) and
marking requirements which over lapses with the
requirements of R. 2581.
Classification
New classification for dairy products differs with
that of R. 2581.
Certain parameters aligned with the international
standards (Codex).
Take note of the spec for each category.
New Classification: Milk
•High Fat Milk: More than 4.5 %
•Full Fat Milk: More than 3.3 – 4.5 %
•Medium Fat Milk: - More than 1.5 – 3.3 %
•Low Fat Milk: More than 0.5 – 1.5 %
•Fat Free/ Skimmed Milk: Not more 0.5 %
2 % Low Fat Milk will no longer be classified
as “Low Fat Milk”
New Classification: Other dairy products
What about low fat and fat free claims on other
dairy products, e.g. Cheese, Butter?
General:-
Nutrient content claims (Low fat & Fat free) are
allowed.
The comparative claim (Reduced fat) is allowed.
Conditions for use of nutrient content &
comparative claims
Regulation 3 (1) ( b):-
The dairy product does not fall within the classes
already provided for in the regulations.
The expression “fat free”, “low fat” or “reduced
fat” as the case may be, shall form part of the
class designation.
Requirements of the relevant regulations (R. 146)
shall be complied with.
Marking requirements
Class designation (as specified in the regulations) on
the main panel with letters of same type, size, colour
& font.
Additional particulars on the main panel:
Modified/ Imitation dairy products- “with (name of the
added fat)”.
Marking requirements cont…
Name & address of the manufacturer, packer,
importer or seller.
Country of origin.
Ingredient list, date marking & batch code as per
the FCD Act.
Nett and/or drained mass or volume as per the
Trade Metrology Act.
NB!! Letter size requirements for each
indication.
Effective Date
Comes into operation 12 Months after date of
publication 27 March 2016.
Now?? … R. 2581 is still valid.
D:IS will continue with the issuing of directions
and/or seizures for products which contravene the
provisions of R. 2581.
Labels or packaging which are aligned with the
requirements of R.260 prior to 28 March 2016 will
not be acted against.
Other APS regulation: Edible Ices
The Regulations Regarding the Classification,
Packing & Marking of Edible Ices intended for sale
in RSA [ Notice No. R. 78 of 08 February 2013]
Scope: Diary Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Frozen
Dairy Dessert, Frozen Desserts, Frozen Yoghurt,
ect.
Contact Details: Inspection Services
Western Cape:
Ms. Magdelele Otto
(021) 809 1705
Gauteng:
Ms. Magdeline Maphalle
(011) 971 5139
KZN:
Mr. Naresh Naidoo
(031) 368 8527
Eastern Cape:
Mr. Johan Cillers
(054) 338 5902
Thank you!!
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