food labelling

24 Jul 2024

QUID: Quantitative Ingredient Declaration explained

By Staff Writer

Confused about listing ingredient quantities on your food labels? QUID (Quantitative Ingredient Declaration) is here to help! Quantitative Ingredient Declaration (QUID) is a tongue twister, but an important aspect to compiling your ingredient list. You can find the requirements in regulation 26 of R. 146 (Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs) as...

11 May 2023

Draft regulations on labelling and advertising of foodstuffs

By Staff Writer

Are you aware of the recent Draft Regulations relations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs (“Draft Regulations”) which were published for comment on 21 April 2023? If not, read on as these proposed regulations could have a significant impact on industries and businesses that are concerned with, or involved in, the packaging of...

10 Sep 2019

Labelling guidelines can guarantee safer food

By Staff Writer

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