Eldin Food Consulting

About us

With Food Scientists who collectively have more than 25 years experience in various areas such as quality management, food safety management and legislation pertaining to foodstuffs, ELDIN Food Consulting is ideally equipped to assist you in these matters. We have the capability to provide a varied range of services within the food industry. Currently, we are specializing in food labelling matters and will be able to guide you through the new minefield of Regulations relating to Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs (R146) which will come into full effect on 1 March 2012.

Contact Details

E. fc@ELDIN.co.za

P. 074 284 9830

A. P.O. Box 11236, Zwartkop, 0051

Importers, manufacturers & packaging operations

Are all your imported, manufactured an packaged product labels compliant? Contact us for a free, no-obligation evaluation.

The labels of all food products manufactured and/or packaged after 1 March 2012, and any accompanying advertising, must comply with this legislation. Certain sections of this regulation have already come into effect and already apply to new food products being launched.

Retailers

Are the labels of food products you offer for sale compliant? Contact us for an evaluation of your retail operation.

As from 1 March 2012, every person that sells any food product must ensure that the labels of the products being sold, is in compliance. As stated in the Consumer Protection Act, it is clear that the seller of products can be as liable as the manufacturer. It is therefore in the seller’s best interest to follow due diligence and ensure that they only accept food products with the correct labelling.

Hospitality / Food Service / Restaurants

If requested by a consumer or inspector, could you provide a correct list of ingredients in the required format? Do you have an allergen control policy in place? Contact us to work out a plan of action to make sure that you meet the new requirements.

All catering establishments that prepare ready-to-eat foodstuffs (generally for immediate consumption), is required to have available, at the point of sale, a complete list of ingredients, including allergens and potential allergens. It is important to note that almost all the requirements for labels on packaged products also apply to each and every item on the menu! Furthermore, you’ll need to have an Allergen Control Policy in place if you are preparing and serving foods which contains or may contain allergens.

Consumers

Consumer Protection Act

With the Consumer Protection Act now in place and with the Regulations Relating to the Labeling and Advertising of Foodstuffs coming into affect on 1 March 2012, South African food consumers have gained more rights than ever before. Not only do they have more rights to information about what they consume, but they also have easier paths for recourse should the consumer suffer any illness or damage as a result of their purchase.

All food importers, manufacturers, retailers and the hospitality services must not only ensure that they present accurate information regarding their products, but that it is also presented in the correct manner. The CPA and Regulation 146 place significant emphasis on possible repercussions should misleading and false information be provided or statements be made.