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1 June 2023

HEALA urges SA public to comment on draft food labelling regulations

HEALA is urging South Africans to back the Department of Health’s draft food labelling regulations before 21 July, introducing bold front‑of‑pack warnings…
11 May 2023

Draft regulations on labelling and advertising of foodstuffs

New draft labelling and advertising rules could reshape how pre‑packed foods are marketed and sold in South Africa. See what’s proposed, who’s…
6 March 2023

SA’s new draft labelling regulations

SA’s Department of Health has issued draft food labelling rules that would mandate bold triangle warnings for high sugar, salt and saturated…
6 March 2023

Looking for food product labelling peace of mind?

Get ahead of R2986: join FACTS’ expert panel for a full‑day online workshop unpacking South Africa’s draft food labelling regs, their impact,…
6 March 2023

New rules for plastics and packaging in South Africa

SABS has issued SANS 1728 to curb vague ‘green’ claims on plastics, requiring verified testing and clear labels that state polymer type…
23 August 2022

Temporary victory for plant-based meat

Plant-based meat won a reprieve as the Johannesburg High Court halted planned seizures of products labelled burger, nugget and sausage. Learn what…
7 July 2022

The war on plant-based foods erupts in South Africa

South Africa’s DALRRD has ordered a ban on “meaty” terms for plant-based products—triggering potential product seizures and a labelling shake-up across retailers…
5 July 2022

The war on plant-based foods erupts in South Africa

South Africa’s DALRRD has ordered plant-based brands to drop “meaty” names like veggie biltong and plant-based meatballs, citing Regulation R.1283 and egg…
22 June 2021

European Commission registers rooibos as a protected designation of origin

Rooibos/Red Bush has been registered by the European Commission as a protected designation of origin—placing it alongside Champagne. See what this means…
3 June 2021

New bottle labelling trial renders PET bottles with self-adhesive labels fully recyclable

A breakthrough wash-off label adhesive makes PET bottles with self-adhesive labels fully recyclable—solving discoloration and unlocking clear rPET. With Section 18 EPR…
28 April 2021

What the SA Olive CTC seal on Extra Virgin Olive Oil means

Know what the SA Olive CTC seal really stands for. Learn how this voluntary, integrity-based mark verifies 100% South African EVOO, correct…
15 December 2020

High Court orders SAB to stop using non-compliant labels on Brutal Fruit Spritzers

The High Court has ordered SAB to stop using non‑compliant labels on two Brutal Fruit Spritzers after an ARB complaint revealed the…