Food Labelling and Legislation

Food labelling is regulated in South Africa by guidelines that relate to production, marketing and labelling of foodstuffs.

Brands and businesses shouldn’t fear the Consumer Protection Act. Instead they should welcome its drive to promote fairness, openness and good business practices among suppliers of goods and services and consumers. Should your brand or business be faced with a consumer complaint, the CGSO is here to assist by providing an alternative dispute resolution service.

Baxter Foods wanted to use a number of different languages for the ingredients and nutritional information on its range of Jack Daniel’s barbeque sauces.

Kröner-Stärke, a leading European starch specialist, has declared there does not have to be a conflict between going gluten-free and still being able to enjoy the excellent taste and functional properties that wheat has to offer. Thanks to the high quality raw materials which the company has specially developed for food processing companies, it is […]

Wikipedia, the world’s largest free-content encyclopaedia, now has over 41 000 000 articles in 294 languages. If printed, the English articles alone would form an impressive, but unrealistic 2 512 volumes. Without digitalisation and the widespread use of computers, this amazing wealth of knowledge would be impossible.

Manufacturers cannot afford to compromise on food safety standards. An integral part of this system is not only maintaining ISO certifications, but also preserving reputation and brand integrity. This is a critical factor in meeting the demanding requirements of major supermarket chains and auditors, locally and abroad. These factors are easily compromised through mistakes, often […]

DuPont Nutrition & Health welcomes U.S. clearance of CARE4U 2´-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) that can help narrow the nutritional gap between breast milk and formula. The positive response by U.S. Food and Drug Administration to DuPont’s GRAS notice means infant formula manufacturers can confidently use CARE4U 2’-FL in infant and toddler formulas […]

Many people working in the nutrition industry feel positive about the EU’s new process for the approval of novel foods, new research by the organisers of Vitafoods Europe shows. However, experts are warning that there could be adverse implications for some companies’ intellectual property portfolios.

Nutrition companies view stricter EU regulation as a greater challenge than the state of the global economy, new research has shown. Meanwhile, Brexit is not widely expected to have a major impact on the European nutrition industry.

Logopak offers a variety of high-performance labelling systems to meet the demands of the food industry. At Anuga FoodTec (Cologne, Germany, 20-23 March 2018, hall 8.1, stand 58) the manufacturer will introduce its latest print and apply solutions for efficient labelling of a wide range of packaging types. Highlights include a new multi-format system for […]

The amount of preparation that goes into the packaging, labelling, and distribution of food products is hard to ignore. If your business is active in food production, manufacture, food wholesale, distribution or supply, your mandate is to ensure you are complying with the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (DAFF) regulations. You also […]

Food manufacturers who focus on the European market – as well as those who wish to keep pace with international benchmarks – are gearing up for more complex labelling requirements under the new EU Food Information Regulation.

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule detailing the criteria of concluding that the use of a substance in human or animal food is generally recognised as safe (GRAS). Unlike food additives, GRAS substances are not subject to FDA pre-market approval; however, they must meet the same safety standards as approved food additives.

Maintaining food security remains a significant challenge for governments worldwide. In general, there is less food and more people, with demand outstripping supply. One of the solutions to this problem could be in creating ingredient substitutes. Governments can now look to laboratories to help navigate challenges such as changing climate, decreasing seeding, soil erosion and reduction in labour forces in rural areas.

In December 2015, the Department of Trade And Industry (dti) and the National Consumer Commission hosted a seminar on Food Labelling and Consumer Protection in Pretoria. The mislabelling of various products is common in South Africa, and not only violates food regulations, but poses a number of economic, ethical as well as health challenges.

A well co-ordinated approach is needed to effectively enforce food labelling regulations in the country, says the National Consumer Commission (NCC).

Flip Potgieter and his son Philip started building Macridge in 2003. Since 2011, Philip has been in the driving seat at the company, a well established macadamia factory in Limpopo in South Africa.

A unique new technology from Avery Dennison has solved a longstanding problem for wine producers who want to use uncoated bottle labels. Launched at Labelexpo 2015, the new Aqua Opaque solution resists greying and opens up new design possibilities.

Faced with more product choice and a plethora of information on health and environmental issues, most of today’s consumers want to know how products are made and what they contain. They care about the safety, nutritional value and environmental impact of the food they eat. Product labelling that reflects this enables them to make more informed choices at the point of purchase.

The African Label & Packaging Indaba offers detailed insight into the trends and developments in the South African labelling and packaging market. The event will be held at The Forum in Bryanston on 8 and 9 September. 

The upcoming African Label & Packaging Indaba will offer a detailed insight into the trends and developments in the South African labelling and packaging market.

The African Label & Packaging Indaba, to be held on 8 and 9 September at the Forum in Bryanston, will again offer detailed insight into the trends and developments in the South African labelling and packaging market.

New European Commission regulations are now in force to help consumers understand more about the food they eat. Strict rules for food packaging cover a multitude of requirements ranging from details of ingredient lists, nutrition information and contact details, as well as the food source and font size.

At Propak Cape 2014, to be held from 21 to 23 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Marel will be showcasing innovative further processing and end-of-line technologies, including solutions for the production of boneless, bone-in, portioned, filled, sausage and potato-processed products. It’ll also showcase its fully integrated systems that can be uniquely tailored to your specific requirements.

The African Label & Packaging Indaba offers a detailed insight into the trends and developments in the South African Labelling and Packaging market. This event is primarily geared at education and innovation and will focus on the main label and packaging segments of PSA, IML, Shrink, Wrap around, flexible packaging, glass, carton, metal, rigid plastics, etc. 

Pyrotec PackMark will be exhibiting its all star line up of on-pack solutions and labels at Propak Cape 2014, being held from 21 to 23 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Western Cape.

This article refers to the 2014 African Label & Packaging Indaba. For the 2015 Indaba, click here. The African Label & Packaging Indaba takes place on the 9th and 10th of September 2014 at The Forum in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

Taking place in Johannesburg on 19 and 20 August, the African Label Indaba offers detailed insights into the trends and developments in the South African Labelling market. The aim is to encourage networking opportunities across various industries.

Could stevia be the panacea that health-conscious consumers are demanding – an ingredient of natural origin that provides sweetness without the calories or health concerns of sugar?

Propak Africa 2013 is the largest and most successful packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling exhibition held on the African continent. Taking place from the 12th to the 15th of March at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, in Johnnesburg, the combined shows provide the ultimate platform to view a vast array of the latest products, equipment, machinery, services and technologies. Propak Africa is an essential industry trade forum that provides an opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers to engage with visitors in an interactive and pro-active way that enables exhibitors and visitors to mutually benefit from the experience. Co-located shows include Proplas Africa, Print Expo, Foodpro and Pro Label.