Who Regulates Food Packaging in South Africa
What is called food packaging?
Food packaging is the enclosing of food to protect it during transport, storage, and retail sale from damage, contamination, spoilage, pest attacks, and tampering.
What are the types of packaging?
1. Aseptic packages
2. Plastic trays
3. Bags
4. Bottles
5. Boxes
6. Cans
7. Cartons
8. Flexible packaging
9. Pallets
10. Wrappers
What are the levels of packaging?
There are three levels of packaging: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Packaging.
What are the 7 functions of food packaging?
1. Protection/preservation.
2. Containment and food waste reduction.
3. Marketing and other relevant information.
4. Traceability.
5. Food identification
6. Convenience/Ease of Transport of food stuff.
7. Tamper indication.
Who regulates food packaging in South Africa?
The South African Department of Health’s (DOH) Directorate of Food Control is in charge of developing regulations and technical guidelines for food safety, food labelling, and related matters.
Is HACCP a legal requirement in South Africa?
According to the Department of Health, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a legal requirement in South Africa for all producers of RTE processed meat.
What are the product packaging and labelling regulations in South Africa?
Product labels must contain the following information:
