The tough restrictions on health claims in R146 (the regulations governing labelling of foodstuffs in SA) are likely to be amended soon. But, cautions Nigel Sunley (left), a leading food industry consultant and part of the Consulting in Food Labelling team, the new parameters will not equate to any significant relaxation of the law.

The much-debated, long-awaited new food labelling regulations (R146) finally appeared in the Government Gazette in March this year. Despite lengthy, if not excruciating, public consultation and expert input over 12 years, their final garb still drew much irritation from several unhappy sectors of the industry, and now several welcome changes have been officially announced.

Several articles on the new labelling regulations (R146) published on other websites.....

Comment on SA's newly-promulgated food labelling regulations: praise from dietiticans and some strong criticism from a prominent scientist.

After many long years in the debating, compiling and amending, South Africa's new food labelling regulations have finally become law, with Regulation R146 published in the Government Gazette of March 1, 2010.

The new labelling regulations have become law and come into force in March 2012! YOUR team needs to understand how these will affect YOUR PRODUCTS and BUSINESS. Consulting in Food Labelling (CFL) comprises Nigel Sunley, Moira Byers and Jane Badham, all well-known in the SA food industry and a highly qualified and experienced team versed in food law, nutrition, food science and marketing, and ideally positioned to take you through the regulations.