SA Food Review

Food Labelling and Legislation

24 Apr 2024

Implications for quality control in food manufacturing

South Africa gears up for the introduction of SA Regulatory food draft labelling R2986 in 2025, signalling major shifts in the food industry. Labotec, Buchi Switzerland’s local suppliers, stress the need for manufacturers to uphold quality and profitability amid these impending changes. The long – awaited SA Regulatory food draft labelling R2986 is pending and...
08 Aug 2023

Inaccurate fine print on packaging can spell trouble for food producers

Recent regulatory developments have tended to regulate food packaging more strictly, following international trends to hold producers, advertisers and retailers responsible for claims that entice consumers to purchase a product, By Bernadette Versfeld, Partner), Kenan Petersen, Associate and Bernadette Lötter, Senior Associate from Webber Wentzel In a complaint against Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the...
18 Jul 2023

Think inside the box

HEALA activation calls on SA public to consider what’s hidden in the food our children eat . At the forefront of the push for food transparency and protecting our children, the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has launched an innovative campaign called ‘Think Inside the Box’ to draw attention to the harmful ingredients found in ultra-processed foods. HEALA...
15 Jun 2023

Product labelling in SA - little margerine for error

Round 3 was decided with Clover winning the war (despite losing a battle along the way) after a favourable decision was recently churned out by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA).  Readers may remember that the writer first reported in June 2021 that Clover’s urgent application to interdict the use of STORK BUTTER SPREAD by...
31 Jan 2020

Six reasons private labels are more powerful than you think

Do you think private labels are a passing fad bolstered by a tough economic climate? Here are six reasons private labels are actually more powerful than you think. The top five private label sellers in South Africa are long life milk, fresh chicken, prepared foods, butter, and sugar, according to Nielsen’s report
07 Jan 2020

NiceLabel named a leading provider to the global food industry

NiceLabel has been named on the FL 100+, Food Logistics magazine’s annual list of the top 100-plus software and technology providers for the food and beverage industry. The list serves as a resource guide of software and technology providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain.
10 Sep 2019

Labelling guidelines can guarantee safer food

Food labelling is regulated in South Africa by guidelines that relate to production, marketing and labelling of foodstuffs.
10 Sep 2019

CGSO ensures fair play between brands and consumers

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.
25 Jun 2019

Deciphering the language of labelling

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.
16 Jul 2018

Why there is no conflict between wheat and going gluten-free

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...