For those wanting key highlights from the workshop held on 13th March 2023 , Sunley Consulting have supplied a summary of the most relevant points for Meat Processors. R2986 – Workshop Notes – Sunley Consulting-951331e8

To access the webinar click the link https://www.dropbox.com/s/hv0csupwahrgqr5/video1477250769.mp4?dl=0

The Draft Labelling regulation is now open for comment until 30th April 2023. Please send comments directly to the address on the Draft or to peter@sampa.org.za and SAMPA will submit on your behalf. Draft regulations on food labelling-cbaa73d0

After a near 3 year wait DALRRD finally published the “Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of certain Raw Processed Meat Products intended for sale in South Africa” on Friday 26th August. This new regulation R 2410 includes the old R 2718 ” Boerewors and Sausage Regulation” and expands the list of products to

Due to changes in testing , fuel increases and annual fee adjustment the Food Safety Agency has published new fees effective from 18th July 2022 Government Gazette – Processed Meat Products Fees – For Comments – July 2022-2feb2305 Processed Meat Products Industry Letter – New Draft Processed Meat Products Fees – 13062022-8493d8f1

The SABS has just released the latest update of SANS 885 which contains entirely new Microbiological requirements for the Meat Processing Industry. It is also important for all producers of Ready to Eat products to ensure that they purchase a copy of the new SANS 885 standard as VC9100 refers to SANS 885 as a