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18 July 2023

Think inside the box

HEALA’s ‘Think Inside the Box’ campaign spotlights harmful ingredients in ultra‑processed foods and the need for clear front‑of‑pack warnings to protect children.…
24 April 2024

Implications for quality control in food manufacturing

As South Africa readies R2986 front-of-pack warnings for 2025, food manufacturers must sharpen quality control to protect margins and compliance. See how…
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

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…
10 October 2023

The protein evolution

South Africa’s protein landscape is shifting—from rising malnutrition to costly high‑protein diets and the surge in plant‑based and novel sources like fermentation,…
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…
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…
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…
29 August 2023

Fry Family Foods wins product labelling appeal

Fry Family Foods has won its labelling appeal against the FSA and RMIF, with the Appeal Board setting aside the 2022 directive…
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…
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,…