Food Safety and Public Health Services
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(Act No. 68 of 2008 ) This South African Regulation establishes the internal enforcement functions of the National Consumer Commission by formally withdrawing its previous Enforcement Guidelines
(Act No. 61 of 2003) This South African Regulation establishes the delivery of environmental health services across a wide range of premises (including food‑handling, accommodation, public gathering places, and waste facilities), by establishing national norms and standards to protect public health and prevent environmental conditions that may constitute a health hazard.
(ACT No. 119 OF 1990) This South African Regulation governs the the quality, grading, and export requirements of oilseeds; ensuring exporters comply with updated export‑control norms, packaging, and certification to meet both domestic and international regulatory expectations
(Act No. 56 of 1974) This South African Regulation establishes the ethical conduct of registered health‑care practitioners, specifically allowing for expanded professional collaboration (e.g., partnerships between optometrists and dispensing opticians), multidisciplinary practices, and reinforcing contract-based employment in the interest of public health.
(Act no. 119 of 1990) This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for the the inspection fees for agricultural product standards inspections (including food production and processing), by inviting comments on the proposed fee structure for 2026 to ensure transparency and cost‑recovery in inspection services.
(ACT No. 119 OF 1990) Government Notice No. 6774 published in Government Gazette No. 53605 on 31 October 2025.
(Act No. 107 of 1998) This South African regulation primarily focuses on setting standards for integrating climate change considerations into applications for environmental authorisations, atmospheric emission licences, and waste management licences, ensuring that environmental impact assessments account for greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation strategies, and climate-resilient planning.