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Regulations governing the conditions under which the circumcision of a person as part of an initiation ceremony may be carried out

Regulations relating to a transparent pricing system for medicines and scheduled substances made in terms of Section 22g of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No 101 of 1965) (PDF)
These regulations are available in the Government Gazette as from 16 January 2004

General rules made in terms of the National Health Laboratory Service Act, 2000 (PDF)

Regulations relating to fees payable to the registrar - Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 Of 1965)
Regulations relating to the fortification of Foodstuffs - Foodstuffs, Cosmetics And Disinfectants Act (54/1972)
Regulations Governing Microbiological Standards for Foodstuff and related Matters -(PDF)
Regulations Relating to Milk and Dairy Products - (PDF)

   
2008    

   
Date # Description
     
14 March 278 Regulations Relating to the Registration of Intern Medical Technologists (PDF)
7 March 320 Draft Regulations Regarding the General Control of Human Bodies, Tissue and Organs for Transplantation (PDF)
29 February 223 Regulations relating to the Registration of Health Practitioners Restricted to Non-Clinical Practice (PDF)
8 February 151 Regulations relating to the Registration of Dental Laboratories and Related Matters: Amendment (PDF)
8 February 125 Regulations relating to the use of Sweeteners in Foodstuffs: Amendment (PDF)
8 February 124 Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants, Young Children and Children: Extension of the Comments Period (PDF)
8 February 123 Regulations defining the scope of the Profession of Environmental Health: Amendment (PDF)
8 February 108 Regulations Governing Microbiological Standards for Foodstuffs and Related Matters: Amendment
16 January 20 Regulations Relating to the Nomination and Appointment of Members of the Council (PDF)

   
2007    

   
Date # Description
     
24 August 765 Regulations relating to perfomance of community service
23 July 681 Regulations relating to the Obtainment of Information and the Processes of Determination and Publication of Reference Price List
20 July 642 Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs
20 July 634 Draft Regulations related to Microbiological Standards for Foodstuffs
20 April 323 Regulations relating to the use of Sweeteners in Foodstuffs: Draft Amendment

   
2006    

   
Date # Description
     
20 October 1047

Regulations Governing the maximum limits for Pesticide Residues that may be present in Foodstuffs: Amendment - (PDF)

29 September 953 Enforcement by Local Authority - (PDF)
28 July 734 Regulations relating Foods Forinfants,Young Children and Children:Amendment - (PDF)
28 July 718

Regulations relating to all Bottledwaters - (PDF)

21 April 393 Enforcement by Local Authority - PDF
28 April 392 Draft Regulation: Preservatives and Antioxidants: Amendment - PDF
13 April 351 Amendment of Regulations Relating to a Transparent Pricing System for Medicines and Scheduled Substances: Extension of the Closing Date for Submission of Comments - PDF
31 March 276 Regulations relating to the Qualifications for registration of Physiotherapy Technicians
10 March 215 Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants: Regulations: Maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues: Amendment - PDF
3 March 186 Regulations Relating to the Powers and Duties of Inspectors and Analysts on Inspections and Investigations Conducted on Foodstuffs and at Food Premises - PDF
10 February 114 Regulations relating to Food-Grade Salt - PDF

   
2005    

   
Date # Description
11 November 28196 Regulations relating to objects intended for children in Foodstuffs R28196/2005 - [PDF
22 July 722 Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues that may be present in Foodstuffs
24 March 248 Regulations relating to the use of Sweeteners in Foodstuffs
  491 Regulations relating to Marine Biotoxins
  491 Imimiselo enxulumana Neetyhefu Zolwandle
  429 Enforcement by Local Authority
  342 Enforcement by Local Authority

   
2004    

   
Date # Description
19 November 1331 Regulations relating to the registration of intern Psychologists (PDF)
8 October 1145 Regulations governing tolerance for Fungus-Produced Toxins in Foodstuffs
8 October 1144 Regulations relating to objects intended for children in Foodstuffs
4 September 1029 Regulations relating to milk and dairy products: Draft Amendment
2 July 759 Regulations Relating to Milk and Dairy Products: Amendment
7 May 558 Regulations relating to the use of Sweeteners in Foodstuffs: Amendment
7 May 556 Regulations Governing Microbiological Standards for Foodstuffs and Related Matters: Amendment
30 April 553 Regulations relating to a Transparent Pricing System for Medicines and Scheduled Substances (English) - (PDF)
30 April 553 Regulations relating to a Transparent Pricing System for Medicines and Scheduled Substances (Afrikaans) - (PDF)
30 April 502 Regulations Governing Bottled Waters including Natural Mineral Water: Draft Regulation
30 April 501 Regulations relating to Marine Biotoxins
30 April 500 Regulation relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs - (PDF)
16 January 25 Regulations governing the labelling of foodstuffs obtained through certain techniques of Genetic Modification

   
2003    

   
Date # Description
10 October 1408 Regulations relating to the prohibition of the sale of Comfrey, foodstuffs containing Comfrey and Jelly confectionery containing Konjac
26 September 1328 Regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children

8 August

1124

Regulations governing tolerances for Fungus-produced Toxins in foodstuffs: Amendment

27 June 908 Regulations relating to the application of the hazard analysis and critical control point system (Haccp System) [PDF]
13 June 768 Regulations relating to salt (R768/2003) - Draft for comment
25 April 553 Regulations relating to the Ownership and Licencing of Pharmacies
11 April 496 (Updated) Supplementary regulations made under the International Health Regulations Act, 1974 (Act No. 28 of 1974) [PDF]
14 March 358 Regulation relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs: Amendment
24 January 150 Regulations regarding rolls for nursing assistants: Amendment
24 January 149 Regulations regarding registers: Amendment
17 January 77 Regulations regarding rolls for nursing assistants: Amendment
24 January 74 Regulations regarding rolls for enrolled nurses and midwives: Amendment

   
2002    

   
Date # Description
     
13 December 1588 Amendment of regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters
13 December 1543 Amendment of regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs
13 December 1542 Regulations governing the maximum limits for pesticide residues that may be present in foodstuffs
13 December 1541 Regulations relating to the prohibition of comfrey and comfrey containing foodstuffs and jelly confectionery containing konjac in foodstuffs - Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (54/1972)
6 December 1516 Regulations relating to the registration of medical Technicians in the Category Mortuary Technique
6 December 1515 Regulations relating to the registration of Nutitionist
1 November 1356 Regulations relating to the suspension of Practitioners
11 October 1230 Regulations under the medicines and related substance control Act: Amendment
4 October 1225 Regulations Governing The Tolerances For Certain Seeds In Certain Agricultural Products
27 September 1196 Designation of facilities for the surgical termination of pregnancies
30 August 1111 Regulations Relating to Milking Sheds and the Transport of Milk
8 August 1055 Regulations Relating to Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs, R 1055/2002
Annexures
12 July 723 Regulations Governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises and The Transport of Food (PDF)
26 April 493 Regulations relating to food for special medical purposes
26 April 492 Amendment of regulations governing microbiologocal standards for foodstuffs and related matters - (PDF)
26 April 494 Regulations relating to the application of the hazard analysis and critical control point system (HACCP SYSTEM) - (PDF)
17 January 80

Amendment of regulations governing general hygiene requirements for food premises and the transport of food


   
2001    

   
28 September 911 Regulations Governing certain Solvents in Foodstuffs
10 August 723 Regulations Regarding Processes Foodstuffs
16 March 239 Regulations Relating to Salt

   
2000    

   
29 September 977 Regulations relating to Provision for Exemption for unintended consequences and the Phasing Out of existing sponsorship or contractual obligations
29 September 976 Regulations relating to the point of sale of tobacco products
29 September 975 Notice relating to smoking of tobacco products in public places
29 September 974 Notice relating to the maximum permissible yield of tar, nicotine and other constituents in tobacco products
8 September 873 Regulations on Fluoridating Water Supplies
5 June 570 Amendment to the General Regulations made in terms of the Medical Schemes Act, 1998
5 May 450 Regulations relating to the Performance of Community Service
28 January 50 Regulations Governing Natural Mineral Water
21 January 34 Regulations relating to salt
14 January 18 Correction Notice: Regulations relating to the Management of of a Person registered in terms of the Pharmacy Act, 1974
14 January 17 Correction Notice: Regulations relating to Pharmacy Education and Training
14 January 16 Correction Notice: Regulations relating to the Practice of Pharmacy
7 January 8 Amendment of registration of Dental Laboratories and related matters
    Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965), As Amended (PDF)

   
1999    

   
3 December 1453 Notice relating to smoking of tobacco in public places
3 December 1452 Regulations relating to Provision of Exemption for advertising with unintended consequences or the Phasing Out of existing sponsorship or contractual obligations
3 December 1451 Regulations relating to Point of Sale advertisement of Tobacco Product
3 December 1450 Notice relating to the Maximum Permissible yield of tar, nicotine and other constituents in a Tobacco Product
20 October 1262 Regulations in terms of Medical Schemes Act 1998 (Act No. 131 of 1998) (PDF)
10 September 1085 Regulations relating to the Conduct of Inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Act
30 July 918 Regulations Governining General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises and the transport of Food - (PDF)
1 June 952 Perishable foodstuffs – definition and declaration of certain perishable foodstuffs - (PDF)
15 January 44 Regulations Governing the maximum limits for Veterinary Medicine  and Stock Remedy Residues that may be present in Foodstuffs Amendment

   
1998    

   
24 December 1681 Notice regarding the Annual Fees payable to the South African Dental Technicians Council
23 October 1338 Regulations relating to the basis on which owners of controlled mines and controlled works shall pay amounts in respect of risk shifts worked
3 July 1387 Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that may be present in Foodstuffs
13 March 335 Regulations relating to the registration as a Dental Technician and related matters: Amendment

   
1997    

   
21 November 1555 Regulations relating to Milk and dairy products - (PDF)
16 May 692 Microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters - (PDF)
29 October 397

Regulations Governing the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs - (PDF)


   
1996    

   
16 August 1316 Edible fats and oils - (PDF)
21 June 1008 Food colourants - (PDF)
  382 Enforcement by local authorities - (PDF)

   
1994    

   
9 September 1518 Metals in foodstuffs - (PDF)
1 July 657 Notice - Rendering of Free Health Services
11 February 246 Maximum limits for pesticide residues that may be present in foodstuffs - (PDF)

   
1993    

   
26 February 247 Regulations relating to Group IV Hazardous Substances (PDF)

   
1992    

   
3 July 1809 Maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs - (PDF)

   
1991    

   
20 December 3128 Use of sweeteners in foodstuffs - (PDF)
25 October 2554 Guar Gum - (PDF)
14 June 1302 Schedule of Listed Electronic Products - (PDF)
May 1128 Regulations Relating to inspections and investigations
22 February 328 Declaration of Medical Conditions to be Notifiable Medical Conditions in terms of Health Act, 1977 (Act 63 of 1977)

   
1990    

   
23 November 2718 Composition and labelling of raw boerewors, raw species sausage and raw mixed-species sausage - (PDF)
26 October 2486 Baking powder and chemical leavening substances - (PDF)
17 August 1931  Radio activity in foodstuffs - (PDF)
16 February 313 Tolerances for fungus-produced toxins in foodstuffs - (PDF)
14 June 1302 Schedule of Listed Electronic Products Regulation (PDF)

   
1989    
14 April 690 Regulations relating to Group III Hazardous Substances Regulation (Graphics) - (PDF)

   
1988    
24 June 1227 Regulations Prohibiting the use of any active or Potentially active Depigmenting Ingredient, Lead and its Salts, Mercury and its Salts and the Cosmetic Category Skin Bleacher, Skin Lightener or Skin Whitener - (PDF)
29 April 854 Tolerances for certain seeds in certain agricultural products: Amendment - (PDF)

   
1987    
13 November 2527 Emulsifiers, stabilisers and thickeners and the amounts thereof that foodstuffs may contain - (PDF)
30 October 2438 Regulations Relating to Communicable Diseases and the Notification of Notifiable Medical Conditions
10 July 1466 Tolerances for certain seeds in certain agricultural products - (PDF)

   
1986    
19 December 855 Rules - Laboratory Services by the National health Laboratory Services
12 December 2627 Jam, conserve, marmalade and jelly - (PDF)
17 January 92 Mayonnaise and other salad dressings - (PDF)
Note that only the sections of these regulations relating to additives still apply. As far as compositional and marking requirements are concerned you are advised to consult the Regulations Regarding Control Over the Sale of Mayonnaise and Salad Dressing in the Republic of South Africa (R.636/2000) published under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). Marking requirements for mayonnaise and salad dressings not covered by the aforementioned regulations published under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 are governed by the Labelling and Advertising Regulations (R.2034/1993) published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972).

   
1985    
9 August 1769 Soft drinks - (PDF)
19 July 1575 Regulations Relating to the Compulsory Notification of Births [Health Act, 1977 (Act No. 63 of 1977)]
8 February 237 Regulations Relating to Funeral Undertakers Premises
18 January 0106 Regulations Governing the Microbiological Standards for Cooked Poultry - (PDF)

   
1984    
31 December 2171 Regulations Governing the Additives and Amounts as well as the Tolerances, for certain substances in Wine, other Fermented Beverages and Spirits - (PDF)
14 December 2714 Notice - Subsidisable Services
8 June 1130 Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants, Young Children and Children - (PDF)

   
1983    
 
23 September 2083 Regulations Governing the Sale of Cosmetics Containing Hydroquinone, Mercury and Lead - (PDF)
22 July 1600 Regulation governing Irradiated Foodstuffs
8 July 1496 Regulations Relating to Conditions Attached to the Payment of Subsidies to Local Authorities

   
1982    
19 November 2507 Regulations Relating to Anti-Caking Agents and the Amounts thereof that may be used in Food Stuffs - (PDF)
3 September 1882 Tranfer of Powers and Duties in terms of Section 31(2)(A) of the Health Act, 1977 (Act 63 of 1977)

   
1980  
1 February 158 Regulations Governing Private Hospitals and Unattached Operating Theatre Units
1979    
21 December  2839 Regulation on Enrichment of Maize Meal - (PDF)

1978
23 June 1287 Regulations Relating to offensive Trades

   
1977    
3 June 965 Regulations – Preservatives and Antioxidants - (PDF)
27 May 908 Regulation – Labelling and Advertising - (PDF)
18 February 230 Regulation – Mineral Hydrocarbons in Foodstuffs - (PDF)

   
1975    
31 October 2037 Regulation - Manufactured or Processed Meat Products - (PDF)
7 February 219 Regulation –Restriction on the Sale of Food Additives Containing Nitrite and/or Nitrate and other Substances - (PDF)

   
1973    
16 November 2162 Regulations - Duties of Inspectors and Analysts - (PDF)
2 November 2064 Regulation - Marine Food - (PDF)
3 August 1332 Regulations concerning the control of Electronic Products

1971    
  1575 Regulation regarding Food and Water Vessel

   
1967
10 February 180 General Regulations Promulgated in terms of the Public Health Act, 1919

   
1930
  575 Regulations under the Food, Drugs and Disinfectants Act (Act No.13 of 1929): (PDF)

 

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