Scope of this guide
Includes an application note linked to official sources, not a completed regulatory review for every product category.
PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE
South Africa: product dossier priorities
For South Africa, compare the descriptive product name, ingredients and claims with national sources. A protein snack's serving size, protein calculation and advertising wording should use the same evidence set; track versions shipped to neighbouring countries separately.
South Africa: R146 and its annexures
South Africa’s Department of Health food-regulations page links directly to R146 of 1 March 2010 for labelling and advertising. Its annexures address distinct matters including nutrient reference values and ways of expressing nutrition information. Keep the authority page and the regulation PDF as separate records, and check applicable amendments and product-specific exceptions separately. Review advertising claims together with package wording; the presence of a nutrition panel does not substantiate every claim.
How is the label review dossier prepared?
Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.
Document preparation and working method
Label review: evidence and findings table
| Review scope | Evidence reviewed | Report output |
|---|---|---|
| Product name and class | Recipe, product form, intended use | Correct sources and review scope |
| Ingredients and allergens | Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records | Comparison of label text and evidence |
| Nutrition and claims | Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording | Data basis and claim evidence |
| Language and layout | Every face, local wording and supplementary label | Missing-information and readability findings |
| Import and traceability | Importer, lot, dates and shipment version | Document needs and local confirmation questions |
Sources and research method
Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.