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GUIDELINES
THESE GUIDELINES ARE APPLICABLE TO THE REGULATIONS RELATING THE
LABELLING AND ADVERTISING OF FOODSTUFFS (R.146 OF 1 MARCH 2010),
FOR COMPLIANCE PURPOSES
TABLE OF CONTENT
TI TLE OF GUIDELINE
NUMBER OF GUIDELINE
DIETARY CARBOHYDRATES • Classification • Methods of analysis ALLERGEN CONTROL POLICY GUIDELINES QUANTITATIVE INGREDIENT DECLARATION (QUID) LIST OF CATEGORY NAMES UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT 119 OF 1990) AND THE NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT, 2008 (ACT 5 OF 2008) IN WHICH THE WORD "REDUCED" OR "LIGHT" OR OTHER COMPARATIVE WORD APPEARS, WHICH IS NOT REGARDED AS A COMPARATIVE CLAIM SAMPLING GUIDELINES FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERATING NUTRITION DATA BY ANALYSIS AND VERIFICATION PRODUCT INFORMATION IN TERMS OF INGREDIENT/ADDITIVES Supplier Ingredient Information File Format GUIDELINES ON MISLEADING CLAIMS ADDITIVES AND OTHER INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM NON- VEGETARIAN ORIGIN GUIDELINE 1
THE MAJOR DIETARY CARBOHYDRATES
SUBGROUP
COMPONENTS
(Examples)
Monosaccharides Glucose,

Sugars (1-2)
Sucrose, lactose, trehalose, maltose Malto-oligosaccharides Oligosaccharides (3-9) oligosaccharides Fructo-oligosaccharides Modified starches Polysaccharides (>9) Pectins, hydrocol oids DP* = Degree of polymerisation
References: Car bohydrat es in H uman N utrition ( 1997): Report of a Joint FAO /WHO Expert Cons ultati on, Rome.
GUIDELINE 1(Continued)
THE MAJOR DIETARY CARBOHYDRATES
RECOMMENDED METHODS OF ANALYSIS
1. Glycaemic carbohydrate:
For purposes of energy evaluation, a standardised, direct analysis of available carbohydrate (by summation of individual carbohydrates) (FAO, 1997; Southgate, 1976) is preferable to an assessment of available carbohydrate by difference which is done by calculation rather that analysis. Direct analysis allows separation of individual monosaccharides, disaccharides and starch, which is useful in determination of energy values. Direct analysis is considered the only acceptable method for analysis of carbohydrate in foods, especial y when any type of carbohydrate claim or carbohydrate related claim is made. Glycaemic carbohydrates, namely glucose, fructose, galactose, sucro se, lactose, maltose, trehalose, maltodexrins and starch can be determined by adding together al the analytical values. 2. Definition of dietary fiber
The definition of dietary fiber is clearly linked to fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals. The established epidemiological support for the health benefits of dietary fiber is based on diets that contain fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereal foods, which have the characteristic of containing plant cel wal s. It is this food component that should form the basis of a dietary fiber definition as it provides a consistent indicator of the plant foods promoted in guidelines, intake of which has been used to establish population reference values for dietary fiber. The structural polysaccharides are the major part of plant cel wal s, and by determining this characteristic component it is possible to indicate the presence of other beneficial substances, such as micronutrients and phytochemicals that are present in the plant. This approach is preferable to the determination of all the individual parts of plant cel wal material, which is both impractical and would not add to the nutritional message that is provided by focusing on the polysaccharides of the plant cell wal . Therefore, lignin and other substances are not included in the definition of dietary fiber when measured for non starch polysaccharides (NSP). Other carbohydrates share the feature of resisting digestion in the smal intestine, but these do not provide a consistent indicator of plant rich diets, and they can be affected by food processing or may be added to food. Until recently, there has not been wide-scale use of fiber-like ingredients as supplements, and the current epidemiological evidence base for dietary fiber rich foods cannot be extrapolated to diets containing such preparations. To include them within a dietary fiber definition would clearly represent a conflict with reference intake values and health claims, which are derived mainly from these population studies. The inclusion criteria based on the demonstration of specified physiological properties is neither appropriate nor manageable within a dietary fiber definition. Instead, resistant starch, oligosaccharides and fiber supplements (prebiotics) should be researched and, if shown to be beneficial to health, be promoted in their own right. Considering the variation in chemical and physiological properties involved, the best approach is to validate and if appropriate, establish health claims on an individual basis. The definition for dietary fiber does not include non digestible oligosaccharides, which have a DP mostly between 3 and 9. This group of carbohydrates, which can be cal ed short chain carbohydrates, have chemical, physical and physiological properties that are distinct from the polysaccharides of the plant cel wal , e.g. water solubility, organoleptic properties, effects on the gut microflora (prebiotic), immune function and calcium absorption making them a unique group of carbohydrates, which should be measured separately. They have not, hitherto, been considered to be part of dietary fiber. Non-digestibility in the small intestine groups together a wide variety of carbohydrates that includes polyols, oligosaccharides, some starch, non starch polysaccharides, and in many populations, lactose. This detracts from the essential role of dietary fiber as plant cell wal carbohydrate found in whole-grain cereals, fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, each of these various carbohydrates has distinct properties other than non-digestibility, which should be measured and exploited separately from dietary fiber for their own benefits to health. Non-digestibility cannot be measured in the laboratory. Therefore, there is no method that can support such a definition. "Digestibility" has a very different connotation when used to describe the digestible energy of foods. Although there is no formal y agreed international definition of digestibility for humans in the field of energy values of food, "digestibility is defined as the proportion of combustible energy that is absorbed over the entire length of the gastrointestinal tract". Patterns of carbohydrate digestibility in the human gut can vary not only amongst different carbohydrates, but also from person to person and, therefore, the term "digestibility" is probably best reserved for total digestion and absorption from the whole gut. Digestion should be seen as an integrated whole gut process. Most nutrients and food components are defined and measured as chemical substances, e.g. fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and not by their alleged functions. This emphasizes that dietary fiber reflects fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereal foods. The "carbohydrate polymers which have been obtained from food raw materials by physical, enzymic or chemical means" or "synthetic carbohydrate polymers" were not included, because, again, it was felt that the emphasis should be on the role of dietary fiber reflecting a natural plant-rich, whole food diet. Other sources of non-glycaemic carbohydrates (polyols, oligosaccharides (non-α-glucan), resistant and modified starches, non-starch polysaccharides) would best be served by individual health claims that take into account their specific efficacy and dosage issues.

TABLE: METHODS OF ANALYSIS FOR DIETARY FIBER AND NOVEL FIBERS
Recommended method for measuring dietary fiber as NSP as defined in the Regulations Gov erning the Adv ertising and Labelling of
Foodstuffs.(2)
Standard Component(s)
Method Principle
measured
Al foods containing Non-starch Englyst H N, Quigley M E, Hudson G J, (1994) fruit, vegetables and polysaccharides (NSP) Determination of Dietary Fiber as Non-starch whole-grain cereals Polysaccharides with Gas–Liquid Chromatographic, High-performance Liquid Chromatographic or Spectrophotometric Measurement of Constituent Sugars, Analyst, 119, 1497–1509. General methods that do not measure the low er molecular weight fraction (i.e., monomeric units <9)(2)
All foods(1)
Resistant insoluble polysaccharides, resistant, lignin and plant cel wal , base on precipitation in 4 parts alcohol and 1 part water.(4) All foods(1) Resistant polysaccharides, resistant, lignin and plant cel wal , base on precipitation in 4 parts alcohol and 1 part water.(4) All foods(1) Resistant polysaccharides, resistant, lignin and plant cel wal , base on precipitation in 4 parts alcohol and 1 part Suitable for foods with All foods(1) Quantification component neutral sugars, uronic acids plus Klason lignin, based on precipitation in 4 parts alcohol and 1 part water.(4) General methods that measure both the higher (monomeric units >9) and the low er molecular w eight fraction (monomeric units,<9)the
lower molecular weight fraction (i.e., monomeric units<=9)(2)
All foods(1) Resistant
polysaccharides, dextrins, lignin and plant cell wall,(3) based on precipitation in 4 parts alcohol and 1 All foods(1) Soluble polysaccharides + lignin+ resistant starch + oligosaccharides) Methods that measure individual specific components (monomeric units: the w hole range for type of components is covered)(2)
All foods(1) Insoluble in food and food Soluble dietary fibers in food and food All foods(1) Fructans (oligofructoses, inulin, hydrolyzed inulin, polyfructoses, fructooligosaccharides) All foods(1) Fructans (oligofructoses, inulin, hydrolyzed inulin, polyfructoses, fructooligosaccharides) All foods(1) Polydextrose AOAC All foods(1) Trans-galacto- oligosaccharides All foods(1) Resistant (Recommended for RS2 & RS3) Other methods(2)
All foods(1) Insoluble Eurasyp (European association for speciality yeast mannans of yeast cell products) – LM Bonnano. Biospringer- 2004 – online wall (for yeast cell wall version: All foods(1) Fructo- Ouarné et al. 1999 in Complex Carbohydrates in oligosaccharides Foods. Edited by S. Sungsoo, L. Prosky & M. Dreher. (monomeric units<5) Marcel Dekker Inc. New York Two iss ues are left for national authorities to decide: (a) whether to i nclude monomeric units 3-9 or not i n the definiti on of dietary fiber and (b) whi ch isolated or s ynthetic compound(s) have physi ological benefit (Refer to GL 2-1985). Quantification los t for resistant starch. R efer to specific methods. Quantification los t for i nulin, r esistant starch Other methods of analysis as referred to in Alinorm10/33/26 (CCNFSDU Report of 2 to 6 November 2009), Appendix II may be used subject to the requirements of the Regulations, particularly Regulation 51(10). References
CCNFSDU 3 to 7 November 2008: Alinorm 09/32/26, Appendix II (Step 8) CCNFSDU 2 to 6 November 2009: Alinorm 10/33/26, Appendix II (step 8) Nshida C, Martinez Nocito F, Mann J (Guest Editors). Joint FAO/WHO Scientific Update on Carbohydrates in Human Nutrition. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition(Supplement 1) 2007, 61: S19-S39 GUIDELINE 2
ALLERGEN RISK ANALYSIS AND ALLERGEN CONTROL POLICY (ACP)
ALLERGEN RISK ANALYSIS
The avoidance of the unintentional presence of allergens in food products requires an asse ssment of the likelihood of al ergen cross-contamination throughout the supply chain, from raw materials through to the The al ergen risk analysis should comprise the following four steps: 1. Risk assessment– what is the risk of unintentional presence of an al ergen(s) in a foodstuff? 2. Risk management – can the risk be managed, and how will it be managed? 3. Risk communication – how will the risk be communicated? 4. Risk review – how is the risk monitored and has the risk changed? GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALLERGEN CONTROL POLICY (ACP)
The fol owing guidelines are proposed as a possible approach to allergen control for food manufactures. Since many variations on it could achieve acceptable results based on a company's specific needs, these steps should not be considered a definitive protocol but rather an attempt to assist food manufacturers with some guidelines, specifically smal er manufacturers with lit le or no experience in these matters, to develop their own al ergen control policy. 4.1 ALLERGEN RISK ASSESSMENT
An al ergen risk a sse ssment should form part of a food manufacturer's HACCP plan, and should asse ss whether specific food products intentional y contain an allergenic foodstuff, and whether there is the potential for al ergen cross-contamination of other foods produced on the premises. The first step in allergen control should be to identify all possible al ergen sources and possible areas of allergen cross-contamination. These could include: a) Raw materials: • Sub-ingredients, e.g. natural flavours, other allergen-derived additives or ingredients • Reworked ingredients, e.g. peanut-containing biscuit dough re-worked into plain biscuit dough • Processing aids, e.g. wheat starch • Packaging materials, e.g. wheat derivative used in packaging material b) Cross-contact: shared equipment, utensils, work surfaces, staff members. 4.1.1. IDENTIFICATION OF HIDDEN ALLERGENS IN FOODSTUFFS
Label terminology that may indicate the presence of egg protein
* Albumin
Label terminology that may indicate the presence of milk protein
* Artificial butter flavour * High protein flavour * Lactalbumin phosphate * But ermilk solids * Caramel colour * Caramel flavouring * Natural flavouring * Sour cream (or solids) * Sour milk solids * De-lactosed whey * Whey or whey powder * Dry milk solids * Whey protein concentrate Label terminology that may indicate the presence of soy protein
* Hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP) * Protein extended * Textured vegetable protein (TVP) * Vegetable broth * Vegetable starch # Mostly produced from soy but may be manufactured from egg ** Sometimes produced from soy or wheat but now mostly by synthetic means Label terminology that may indicate the presence of w heat protein
* Al -purpose flour * Bleached and unbleached flour * Bulgur (cracked wheat) * Durum wheat/flour * Enriched flour * Gelatinised starch# (or pre-gelatinised) * Gluten or Vital gluten * High protein flour * Modified food starch or modified starch# * Vegetable gum# * Vegetable starch# # May indicate the presence of soy protein or may be manufactured from cassava (tapioca), maize or rice. 4.2. ALLERGEN RISK MANANGEMENT
4.2.1. Allergen control and pre-requisite programs (PRPs)
When the fol owing protocols are documented for a company's HACCP system, al ergens must be kept in mind. This can assi st with allergen control policymaking. The fol owing should incorporate al ergen control • Premises and equipment design for easy cleanup • Sanitation in standard operating procedures • Sanitation and control during receiving and storage • Sanitation and control of distribution points • Separate preparation areas • Education/staff training • Traceability protocols 4.2.2. Processing procedures
The company should ensure that the correct processing methods/procedures are fol owed and should not allow allergen cross-contamination. This can be done by for example, manufacturing an "al ergen-free" food and al ergen containing food in separate areas of the factory or by making an al ergen-containing product last in the production run. 4.2.3. Supplier control
Specification sheets for each ingredient or additive should be drawn up to ensure an appropriate al ergen control policy could be implemented.
4.2.4. Supplier information questionnaires
An al ergen questionnaire should be drawn up and sent to all suppliers to complete containing, for example, a request for information on the following: ƒ Information on ingredients and additives supplied to the company. Do such ingredients contain allergens or additives derived from allergens? ƒ The al ergen content of the raw ingredients/additives the supplier receives/uses. ƒ Does the supplier have an ACP in place? ƒ Does the ACP of the supplier consider al ergen cross-contamination during: Shared production line or equipment This is where the product information in terms of ingredients, additives, allergens and traceability, specifical y the Supplier Ingredient Information files, as set out in Guideline 6 becomes essential. The information obtained from the questionnaire should be compiled into a Supplier Ingredient Information file for every ingredient or additive used in the manufacturing of a foodstuff by the specific company. 4.2.5. Allergen audit
An ACP audit, as part of the HACCP study, can identify possible problem areas and their potential severity. An allergen audit can be done in a similar way as a hygiene audit. The Regulations relating to the application of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACCP system), No R.908 of 27 June 2003, published under the Act, can be used as a guideline, but applying the information to al ergens. During an allergen audit al areas of manufacture must be inspected, for example, in the receiving area, it should be ensured that al ergen containing foods or ingredients are stored separately or in airtight containers. 4.3. ALLERGEN RISK COMMUNICATION
If a risk of allergen contamination is identified in a food manufacturing facility, this risk needs to be communicated. This communication needs to be directed towards employees (in order to reduce the risk), and to consumers (in order to afford protection from a potential al ergic reaction). 4.3.1 Employees
Al employees (including temporary employees and contractors) that handle ingredients, utensils, equipment, packaging and products should be aware of food allergens, the potential of allergen cross- contamination, and the consequences of ingestion by sensitive individuals. ƒ Procedures on the management of allergens should be available and/or posted wherever there is a risk for al ergen cross-contamination ƒ Al ergen awareness and management should form part of basic employee training, and should at least Recognition of which ingredients are al ergens of concern, Identification of potential allergen cross-contamination situations, Identification of dedicated equipment for the processing of al ergenic ingredients, Movement of equipment around the plant, e.g. maintenance tools, trays and utensils, Effective hand washing, Waste management procedures, 4.3.2. Communication to the consumer: Labelling and Packaging
Regulations 43-47 detail the labelling regulations with regards to allergens. With regards to precautionary labelling:
(a) Any foodstuff where there is a risk of cross-contamination with a common al ergen should be label ed "not suitable for people with (al ergen) allergy" in bold, legible letters in the same font as the rest of the letter size used for the list of ingredients, at the end or under the list of ingredients. (b) In the case where an al ergen control program is implemented and/or appropriate testing for the specific common allergens is carried out on a regular basis as referred to in this Guideline, and where al ergen cross-contamination is stil possible, the foodstuff should be label ed "may contain (al ergen)", and may also be label ed with "allergen control program in place", in bold, legible letters in the same font as the rest of the let er size used for the list of ingredients, at the end or under the list of ingredients. The reasons for the use of precautionary labelling statements as a risk management tool should be documented by the manufacturer/processor/importer. If necessary, checks must be in place to ensure that the correct labels are placed on products and that they are packaged in the correct containers. There must also be no leaks in the packaging. 4.4. RISK REVIEW
4.4.1. Allergen testing in the ACP
Al ergen testing is a useful tool for monitoring the effectiveness of the ACP in reducing the risk of allergen cross-contamination. Where a risk of allergen cross-contamination is identified, al ergen testing should be part of the ongoing strategy for monitoring the risk of such contamination. The risk of the unintentional presence of food al ergens in a food product can be assessed using validated Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) methods and/or Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methods with the capacity to detect less than 10 mg/kg of a specific al ergenic food. 4.4.2. Sampling
There are currently no guidelines indicating the size of the samples required for al ergen testing. If a food manufacturer has testing protocols or sampling procedures in place, they can use these if they prefer. However, companies may consider the fol owing when selecting the sample size: ƒ The size of the production run and number of batches ƒ Shared production lines and equipment between products containing allergens and so-called allergen-free products ƒ Any al ergen control programme already in place 4.4.3. Methods of analysis for gluten
The recommended method for analysis of gluten is the Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay R5 Mendez (ELISA) Method as described in Codex Stan 118/1981, as revised in 2004 onwards. 4.4.4. The role of allergen thresholds
As individuals with food al ergies differ in their degree of sensitivity to specific al ergenic foods, attempts have been made to determine threshold doses for the major food allergens. The basic concept of establishing al ergen thresholds is that if a Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level (LOAEL) and No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) are identified, then the food industry could target their processe s to achieve these levels. The US FDA Threshold Working Group (2006) has summarised the available threshold data to report the fol owing LOAELs for some of the common al ergens (Table 1): Table 1 Summary of Published LOAELs for some common food allergens
Food Range
of LOAEL expressed as ppm for
a 100g serving of food
(mg protein)
It is important to note, however, that limited data is available on threshold levels for some common allergens, e.g. soy and fish. It is therefore likely that ongoing research may reduce these thresholds. GUIDELINE 3
RULES ON QUANTI TATIVE INGREDIENT DECLARATIONS (QUID)
SCOPE OF QUID
The requirement to give QUID declarations will in principle apply to all food, including beverages, which contains more than one ingredient. WHEN QUID DECLARATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED
A QUID declaration wil not apply to constituents which are natural y present in foods and which have not been added as ingredients. Examples are caffeine (in coffee), vitamins and minerals (in fruit juice). A QUID declaration will not apply to foods, which, although mentioned in the name of a food, have not been used in its manufacture or preparation. Examples are "Cream Crackers" – a customary name used to describe a dry biscuit which never contains cream, or "Lemon Creams" – another customary name used to describe a sweet biscuit which never contains cream or real lemons in any form, or chicken flavour crisps – where the chicken flavour comes from one or more ingredients which are not chicken, or cream of mushroom soup powder – a customary name for a soup powder which contains no cream and either a mushroom flavour and/or a very small amount of real mushroom and which has a smooth texture. A QUID declaration is not required for an ingredient/category of ingredient which, although it appears in the name of the food, is not likely to influence the customer's choice, because the variation in quantity is either not essential to characterise the food or does not distinguish it from similar foods, e.g., malt whisky or cornflakes. A QUID declaration is not required for an ingredient/category of ingredients which although it appears in the name of the food, has been used as an typical ingredient but in smal quantities (less than 2%) mainly for the purpose of flavouring and of which consumers don't expect a high content of the ingredient(s) because of the nature of the product. An example is "Oxtail soup powder" which contains only a minute amount of dried meat. Although a QUID declaration is not a mandatory requirement for canned fish and marine products, canned meat, frozen fish and seafood products, agricultural fishery products and agricultural products for which compositional standards already exist under the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act 5 of 2008), and the Agricultural Products Standards Act, 1990 (Act 119 of 1990), and the Liquor Products Act, 1989 (Act No. 60 of 1989), it is nevertheless highly recommended in the interest of transparency in consumer information. A QUID declaration is not required for canned products, which declare both the drained net weight and the net weight on the label, because the QUID can be calculated from the weight indications already given. Examples include - a single type of fruit in juice; a single type of vegetable in water; and mixtures of vegetables/fruit in water/juice where no ingredient in the mixture significantly predominates by weight. The exemption does not apply if, on mixed ingredients products, one or more ingredient(s) is / are either emphasised in some way on the label or predominates by weight, because the amount of the ingredient can then not be calculated from the weight indications already given. In the case of mixtures of fruit or vegetables or nuts, etc, referred to in regulations 16,17 19, 20 and 21 where no ingredient in the relevant mixture predominates significantly by weight, a QUID declaration would not be required. Subject to regulation 17 an additional QUID declaration will not in addition be required for the sweetening agent as a result of the indication "with sweetener(s)" or "sweetened with…". A QUID declaration wil not be required for vitamins and/or minerals that are added to foodstuffs for enrichment or fortification purposes, as their content will be indicated in the nutritional information table. A QUID declaration will not be required for an ingredient or category of ingredients that is used in smal quantities for the sole purpose of flavouring, provided that section 5 of the Act (concerning false or misleading descriptions) is not infringed in any manner. This exemption applies to flavourants, such as quinine in tonic water, which are additives, and garlic and other herbs and spices. A QUID declaration should not be confused with nutritional information label ing and does not replace the nutritional information table. A QUID declaration is not required for single ingredient foodstuf s. A QUID declaration is not required for a foodstuff with more than one ingredient, where the emphasised ingredient is the main ingoing ingredient and appears in the name of the product and comprises 95% or more of the mixture at the time of manufacture. WHEN QUID DECLARATIONS ARE REQUIRED
(a) Where the emphasised ingredient or category of ingredients - (i) appears in the name of the food; and (i ) is usual y associated with that name by the consumer: The first part of this provision would require a QUID declaration where the ingredient or category of ingredients appears in the name of the food - The ingredient is included in
Examples* w ould include
the name of the food
"chicken polony", "olive oil margarine", tomato sauce", "honey and oats biscuits, In the abov ementioned examples it is the ingredients underlined w hich w ould
require quantification.
The category of
Examples** are:
ingredients is
included in the
name of the food
"vegetable/fruit pie", "nut loaf" In the abov ementioned examples the QUID declaration need only relate to the total
vegetable, fruit or nut content of the product.
When the name of a compound ingredient appears in the name of the food, it is the compound ingredient, which would require quantification. Examples are "seafood lasagne" or "biscuits with a cream fil ing". If an ingredient of the compound ingredient is also mentioned, e.g., "seafood lasagne with prawns" and "biscuits with a cream filling containing eggs", it should also be quantified. The second part of this provision would require a QUID declaration on products where the ingredient or category of ingredients is usually associated with the name of the food. This is most likely to apply when products are described by the use of customary names without additional descriptive names. As a guide for deciding which ingredients might usually be associated with a product identified by a customary name alone, it might prove helpful to consider what an appropriate descriptive name for the product might be, were this to be given. QUID should then be applied to the main or prominent ingredients identified, provided they do not qualify for exemption from QUID. For il ustrative purposes only the following examples are given: Product Example
of QUID for
description
Minced beef Minced beef The intention is not that all ingredients associated by the consumer with a particular product name should require a QUID declaration under this part of this provision, or that each name under which a food is sold is ultimately linked to a specific ingredient requiring a QUID declaration. For example, "cider" would not require a QUID declaration for apples, nor "crisps" a QUID declaration for potato. Although this provision does not impose an automatic obligation to indicate the quantity of meat for "ham", a QUID declaration will be required for all hams, other processed meats and fresh meats that contain added, injected water, or injected water-additives mixtures. Only a very limited number of products which have been dried or dry-cured and have a meat content significantly in excess of 100% (e.g. Parma ham, Serrano ham, Jambon de Bayonne) will not require a QUID declaration. (b) Where the ingredient or category of ingredients is emphasised on the label ing in words, pictures or graphics. This requirement is likely to be triggered when a particular ingredient is given emphasis on the label otherwise than in the name of the food. For example by means of flashes such as "with real Cheddar cheese" or by the use of different size, colour and/or style of lettering to refer to particular ingredients anywhere on the label other than in the name of the food. When pictorial representation is used to emphasise selectively one or a few ingredients, for example, fish casserole with a prominent picture or il ustration of only a selection of the fish ingredients. However, this emphasis provision may not be triggered by the following: When a pictorial representation of a food as offered for sale is given; when a pictorial representation takes the form of a "serving suggestion"; when a pictorial representation is descriptive of the agricultural origin of certain ingredients without emphasising the quantity of the ingredients concerned (e.g., a picture of wheat or hops on a beer label); when a pictorial representation presents all the food ingredients (with the exception of minor ingredients such as seasonings and additives) without emphasising any particular one; in the case of warnings aimed at al ergy sufferers (e.g., a warning statement about the presence of nuts in a product); and in the case of a food mix, a pictorial representation of what should be made from the product, having regard to the instruction given. (c) Ingredients used in concentrated or dehydrated form, which are reconstituted during manufacture. Regulation 21 permits ingredients used in concentrated or rehydrated form which are reconstituted at the time of manufacture to have their order in the ingredients list determined as if they had been used as "whole" ingredients (e.g., reconstituted dried skimmed milk used in a milk pudding or dairy dessert). This same principle applies to the QUID declaration, which may be based on the weight of the "whole' ingredient. EXPRESSION OF QUANTI TY
(a) Foods in general: The quantity of an ingredient or category of ingredients should general y be expressed as a percentage. The percentage may be rounded to the nearest whole number, or in those cases where it is below 5%, to the nearest 0,5 decimal place. The percentage should normal y be calculated by using the same method as that used for determining the order in the list of ingredients. This means that the weight of an ingredient to be quantified would need to be divided by the total weight of al of the ingoing ingredients (except the weight of any added water or volatile ingredients lost in processing). For example, the fish content of a "fish finger" would be calculated as fol ows: Ingredients Weight Formula
Total before frying Frying oil taken up Total mixing bowl Water lost from batter during Total of ingredients However, care should be taken to ensure that the figure quoted is that which best represents the amount of the ingredient, or category of ingredients, at the time of use in the preparation of the food. Manufacturers should control process variability in accordance with good manufacturing practice in order to ensure that, as far as is practicable, individual consumers are not misled. QUID declarations should relate to the ingredient as identified in the list of ingredients. Ingredients identified, for example, as "chicken", "milk", "egg", or "banana", should be quantified as raw/whole, as the names used imply use of the basic food because they carry no indication that they have been processed. Ingredients identified by names, which indicate they have been used other than in their raw/whole form, e.g., "roast chicken", "skimmed milk", "crystallised fruit", should be quantified as used. Declarations of processed ingredients may be supplemented with "raw equivalent" declarations since this would help consumers compare similar products which have used ingredients in different forms. Where declarations for ingredients of compound ingredients are required, these may relate to the ingredient either as a percentage of the compound ingredient or as a percentage of the food. The basis of the declaration should be made clear to the consumer and should be consistent with the method used for ingredient listing. (b) Foods which lose moisture fol owing heat or other treatment QUID declarations on products (such as cake s, biscuits, pies and cured meats) the composition of which has been changed by cooking or other treatments involving loss of moisture should be based on the amount of the ingoing ingredient expressed as a percentage of the weight of the final product. For example, the butter content of a "butter cookie" would be calculated as fol ows: Ingredients Weight Formula
Total mixing bowl Total after baking Where this calculation would lead to declarations exceeding 100%, the declarations should be replaced with statements giving the amount of the ingredients used to make 100 g/ml of the final product (e.g., "made with X g/ml of Y per 100 g/ml"). Concentrated or dehydrated products intended to be reconstituted before consumption otherwise covered by this provision may alternatively fol ow the provision described in the paragraph 4 (c) (i) below. (c) Foods sold in concentrated or dehydrated form which are intended to be reconstituted using water by the consumer before consumption: QUID declarations on concentrated or dehydrated products intended to be reconstituted before consumption (including dry mixes for cakes and dessert s) may relate to the ingredients in the reconstituted product if the ingredient listing information is also given on this basis. Although the provision applies to products that are intended to be reconstituted by the addition of water, a similar approach may also be used for those products, which are intended to (or which may optional y) be reconstituted by the addition of other liquids (e.g., milk or stock) if the ingredient listing information is also given on this basis. In deciding whether to give ingredient listing and QUID information based either on the dehydrated or reconstituted product, consideration should be given to avoiding giving QUID and any nutrition label ing information for industry sectors, to ensure that a common practice is adopted for all similar products, to enable consumers to make appropriate comparisons. GUIDELINE 4
LIST OF CATEGORY NAMES UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STANDARDS ACT,
1990 (ACT 119 OF 1990) AND THE STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT 29 OF 1993) IN WHICH THE WORD
"REDUCED" OR "LIGHT" OR ANY OTHER WORD INDICATIVE OF A COMPARATIVE OR A
NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIM APPEARS, WHICH IS NOT REGARDED AS A COMPARATIVE OR
NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIM
Extra fruit jam
Reduced sugar jam
Extra fruit jel y
Reduced sugar jel y
Reduced sugar marmalade
Reduced oil mayonnaise
Reduced oil salad cream
Reduced oil salad dressing
Oil-free salad dressing
Light tuna (referring to the colour of the meat)
CALCULATION OF THE COMPARISON WHICH SHALL BE BASED ON A RELATIVE
DIFFERENCE OF AT LEAST 25% IN THE ENERGY VALUE OR NUTRIENT CONTENT OR ALCOHOL
CONTENT OF AN EQUIVALENT MASS OR VOLUME.
Example 1: Regular food contains 5 grams of fat; "Lite" food contains 3.8 grams of fat. Conclusion: A comparative claim is not permitted. Example 2: Regular food contains 150 kilojoules; "Reduced" food contains 100 kilojoules. 150 kJ – 100 kJ = 50 kJ (50 kJ / 150 kJ) x 100 = 33 % difference Conclusion: A comparative claim is permitted. GUIDELINE 5
SAMPLING PROCEDURE FOR THE PURPOSES OF GENERATING NUTRI TION DATA
BY ANALYSIS AND VERIFICATION
The best practice process of selecting the sample to be sent for analysis is a randoma one. However, there
are two alternative types of sample selection processes that may also be used and that are considered acceptable. The decision to use one of these alternative methods wil be based on the belief that they provide data of greater accuracy for the average product in question. The first is when a representativeb
sample is taken and the second situation is where a stratifiedc sample is used.
Other sampling methods, such as those based on selectiv ed or conv eniencee sampling methods are not
1. Definitions
(a) "Random" samples are preferred as all products have an equal chance of selection and
there is no bias in sampling. Consideration is given to representative and stratified methods of sampling, as it is acknowledged that some circumstances may require this in order to give a more representative average for nutritional data. (b) "Representativ e"
samples re sult from a sample plan that can be expected to reflect adequately the properties of interest of the parent population. An example would be a flaked cereal with multiple ingredients, such as dried fruit with more than one type of flaked grain, where a formulation-based proportion sample is prepared. This sample would then be representative of the formulated breakfast cereal, which may not always have the exact proportions in every box coming off the production line. This may al ow the reporting of data on carbohydrates to reflect the ideal contributions made from ingredients, as opposed to random samples taken where the fruit content was not as per formulation and may give lower sugar values. (c) "Stratified"
samples consist of portions taken from identical subparts of the parent population. Within each subpart, however, the samples are taken randomly. An example would be in the analysis of the protein fractions of oats, where there are seasonal variations. The parent population in this case would be the oat crop over the past 12 months, the subparts could be the months making up each of the four seasons. The selection of a sample from each of those four seasons, however, would need to be totally random. This would permit the protein value to accurately reflect the seasonal variation of the product, as opposed to a random sample that may be drawn in one particular season. "Selective" samples are deliberately chosen by using a sampling plan that screens out
materials with certain characteristics and/or selects only material with other relevant characteristics. "Conv enience" samples are chosen on the basis of accessibility, expediency, cost,
efficiency or other reasons not directly concerned with sampling parameters. Number of samples required for submission to the analytical laboratory
For products of relative homogenous composition a minimum of three (3) samples from dif erent batches according to the specific, relevant sampling plan (e.g., random sampling, stratified sampling or representative sampling) shal be taken. An example is e.g., pasta etc. For more variable non-homogenous products, primary produce or prepared foodstuffs, a minimum of twelve (12) samples from various batches according to the specific, relevant sampling plan (e.g., random sampling, stratified sampling or representative sampling) shall be taken. Examples are margarine, muesli, composite cereals, ready-to-eat meals etc. Individual samples shall be col ected from the final packaging line and stored appropriately (see guidelines under Handling) until the required number of samples have been col ected to submit to the laboratory for analysis. Preparation of composite sample that is used for analysis (to be done by the laboratory)
The laboratory shall - (i.) include in the laboratory analysis report the fol owing information: Number of samples; barcode if available; and date of manufacture or a date of durability where a date of manufacture is not available, of each sample submitted; (ii.) prepare a composite sample from all the samples for analysis by drawing equal portions (minimum portion is 100 g) from each sample; (ii .) analyse the composite sample in duplicate and take the mean of the two analysis figures as the final result: Provided that neither result shall deviate by more than the applicable values as indicated in the Table below: Table: Recommended Tolerances for Nutrient Declaration in Nutrition Labelling
For naturally occurring vitamins
Vit. C: +75 -30% For added vitamins Vit. C: +150 -20% For naturally occurring minerals For added minerals Protein, Carbohydrates: <10 g/100g: ±2 g ≥10 g/100g: ±25% <8 g/100g: ±1,5% ≥8-10 g /100g: ±20% ≥10 g/100g: ±20% <3 g/100g: ±1,5 g ≥3 g and <10g/100g: ±2,5 g ≥10 g/100g: ±25% Sodium: ±20% Fatty acids (sum of SFAs, MUFAs, ≤5 g/100g: ±1 g ≥40 g /100g: ±8 g Cholesterol ±20% Handling
Al due care shal be taken to ensure the stability of nutrients and to reduce the risk of contamination when selecting samples and sending them to the laboratory for analysis. "Al due care" refers to consideration being given to the need for samples to be protected from light, oxygen, temperature, humidity, microbiological spoilage, moisture loss or gain or cross contamination. Not al factors may require action, but they should all be uniformly considered when preparing a sample to go to the laboratory. Verification (claim versus no claim)
(a.) Claims
When making a claim, ongoing verification by analysis is required. An audit system shall be implemented by the manufacturer for al of the quantitative nutritional claims made and quantitative nutritional information required to substantiate these claims. Claims shall be verified by analysis in such a manner that each nutrient concerned shall be analysed every three (3) years. However, for a newly introduced product the analysis required for ful quantitative verification of al claims shall be completed within 12 months of the product being made available for sale, after which the audit requirement mentioned above shall come into effect. When any change in the product formulation is made the procedure in paragraph (i) shall Where a claim is made for a range of products which, in terms of nutritional composition, can be expected to be identical (e.g., different flavours of a soft drink with a common base formulation), only a single product from the range would need verification. Where nutritional information is not obtained from the MRC Food Composition Tables or another reputable international database, the nutritional information for products that do not carry any claims but that indicate such information on the label should be verified every three (3) years. GUIDELINE 6
PRODUCT INFORMATION IN TERMS OF INGREDIENT/ADDI TIVES TRACEABILI TY
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Additive numbers refer to the reference number as per Codex and/or European Union and/or FSANZ – al use the same reference number except the EU includes an E prefix.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION & INGREDIENTS
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Physical and technological description
Legal Description / Suggested Label ing Description Ingredient Declaration including QUID
(Full list of ingredients including food additives in descending order, including percentage labelling of characterising components or ingredients [QUID declaration], and full break down of compound ingredients. Ensure all relevant information such as additive numbers are included.) Processing Aids
(Full list of processing aids used in the manufacture of this product and not declared in the ingredient listing – e.g. carriers / anti foam / divider oil / etc.) Country of Origin
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allergen & compositional information
Mandatory Adv isory or Warning Statements and Declarations
(A Yes response triggers an adv isory or w arning statement.)
Food / Component
Glutamates (MSG) Phytosterol esters / stanols More than 10 % of final product irradiated Herbal and botanical extracts If ‘yes' please specify Isomaltulose Polyols, Isomalts, Polydextrose (Lactitol, Maltitol, Maltitol syrup, Mannitol, Xylitol, Erythritol, Isomalt, Polydextrose, Sorbitol). If ‘yes' please specify type/s and levels Type Lev el
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Mandatory Declaration of certain substances

Please insert YES OR NO to indicate if the product contains any ingredient, additive or processing aid
which has been derived from the food source.
All responses trigger additional information. Ensure Cross Contact Details are complete.
Cross Contact Details
*If Yes, additional information must
be inserted w here prompted
Facility
Specify name of cereal and type of Has the product been rendered gluten free by detectable gluten)? Yes Has the product been rendered free of all wheat proteins by processing? Yes / No Specify name (common & scientific) of Crustacea and type of derivative/s: Cross Contact Details
*If Yes, additional information must
be inserted w here prompted
Facility
Specify name (common & scientific) of Mol uscs and type of derivative/s: cockles, mussels, oysters, scallops, whelks, winkles) Specify type of egg derivative/s: Specify name (common & scientific) of fish and type of derivative/s: Specify type of milk derivative/s: Specify type of peanut derivative/s: products (including Specify type of soybean derivative/s: Specify name/s of tree nuts and type of derivative/s: (excluding coconut & sulphites in product (mg/kg): Total level of added sulphites in product added sulphite/s and additive number/s
Allergen Cross Contact
Has your company addressed the issue of cross contact from al ergen causing components? How is cross contact of allergens avoided? validated cleaning procedures production scheduling swabs/visual/Elisa control of personnel movement in factory documented procedures and controls isolated storage of al ergens Does your company handle, process or have onsite any allergen causing components? If YES by what date do you plan to have addressed the issue of al ergen cross contact within your manufacturing premises?
Additional Consumer Information Requirements
Indicate if the product contains or is manufactured from any of the following
Food / Component
*If YES additional information must be
inserted w here prompted
Beef (or bovine) Specify type/s of beef (or bovine) derivative/s: Does the cattle feed exclude animal derived products? Is growth hormones used? Specify country/ies of origin: Specify type/s of chicken derivative/s: Does the chicken feed exclude animal derived products? Is routine antibiotics used as a growth promoter during the chicken production? Food / Component
*If YES additional information must be
inserted w here prompted
Specify source of chicken products (i.e. country Specify type/s of pork derivative/s: Does the pig feed exclude animal derived products? Specify country/ies of origin: Specify name, type & Halaal status: Liquid egg Shell Fruit and vegetables Milk and milk products Is rBST used to produce the milk? Specify Antioxidant/s: Flavour Enhancers Specify flavour enhancer/s and additive number/s: Alcohol (Residual) Specify level % v/v: Specify type of fats & oils: If applicable specify the name of any process used to alter the fat y acid composition: Specify types of fats & oils: If applicable specify the name of any process used to alter the fat y acid composition: Al ium Genus (Onion, garlic, Specify name and type of derivative/s: spring onion, leek, chives etc.) Sweeteners (intense, non- Specify types of intense sweetener/s and additive number/s: Specify type/s of preservative/s, additive number/s and level/s in mg/kg: Seeds (sunflower, poppy, Specify name and type of derivative/s: cottonseed, etc.) Yeast & Yeast Products Specify type of yeast product/s: (including yeast extracts) Specify name of herb/s: Food / Component
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Herb oil / extracts/ Specify name of spice/s: Spice oil / extracts/ Hydrolysed Vegetable Proteins Specify type/s of protein sources (e.g. maize or Added Flavourants (If the product Specify type of flavour/s: is a flavour, answer YES) Natural Identical Artificial Added Colourants (If the product Specify Name and is a colour, answer YES) Additive number/s Added Salt (If the product is salt, Specify type of salt (e.g. sea, mined, etc.) Is salt iodated according to SA legal requirements? Added Sugar (If the product is Specify type of sugar sugar, answer YES) Specify type/s of honey or honey derivative/s: Badger Friendly Honey & Honey products Antibiotics used Country of origin? NUTRI TION INFORMATION & DIETARY SUITABILI TY
Nutrition Information – Nutrients highlighted in BOLD must be completed.
Nutrient Average
Quantity
• Sugars
Nutrient Average
Quantity
Fat, total
• Saturated
• Monounsaturated
• Polyunsaturated
• Trans fatty acids
Cholesterol
Dietary fibre, total
Vitamins – insert information on additional vitamins Minerals – insert information on additional minerals Insert any other nutrient or biological y active substance Nutrition Information based on – mark boxes as appropriate 100 g Drained Product 100 g Un-drained Product 100 g De-glazed weight 100 g Uncooked Product 100 g Product cooked / reconstituted in accordance with Rehydration Rate: Carbohydrate has been determined by: Available Carbohydrate Other – Specify Analysed – i.e. Laboratory Tested Lab Name Accreditation Date Tested
Reference tables – e.g. MRC Food Finder, USDA Please specify the source
Dietary Suitability * If YES, additional information must be inserted
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(NO meat, milk, eggs, honey) Lacto Vegetarian Suitable * If YES, additional information must be inserted
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Ovo Vegetarian Suitable Ovo Lacto Vegetarian Suitable (contains milk and egg) Is this product Halaal certified? Yes – attach copy of valid certification No Is this product Kosher certified? Yes – attach copy of valid certification No Organic Certified Is this product Organic certified? Yes – attach copy of valid certification No Is product certified? (contains NO beef) Yes – attach copy of valid certification No Food Irradiation / Sterilisation / Microbial reduction steps
Has this product or any
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Microbial reduction heating Specify time and temperature: Steam Sterilisation Specify treated ingredient/s: Ionising Radiation Specify treated ingredient/s: Specify treated ingredient/s: Other fumigants or Specify fumigant/s or sterilant/s: Specify treated ingredients:
Contaminants & Residues (Pesticides / Heav y metals / Veterinary residues / Marine biotoxins, etc.)
This product complies w ith:
R.246 of 11 February 1994: Regulations governing the maximum limits for pesticide
residues that may be present in foodstuffs
R.1809 of 3 July 1992: Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary
medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs
R.500 of 30 April 2004: Regulations relating to Maximum Levels for Metals in
Foodstuffs R.491 of 27 May 2005: Regulations relating to Marine Biotoxins
R.1145 of 8 October 2004: Regulations governing tolerances for fungus-produced
toxins in foodstuffs (mycotoxins)
R.911 of 28 September 2001: Regulations governing certain solvents in foodstuffs
(benzene and methanol)
Food Produced using Gene Technology
Are there any ingredients in this product (including food additives, processing aids and
enzymes) w hich contain or hav e been deriv ed form genetically modified material or hav e
been produced using the application either directly or indirectly of genetically modified
substrates or genetically modified organisms?
No – Go to Section 6 Does this product require labelling in accordance with R.25 of 16 January 2004: Regulations
relating to the Labelling of Foodstuffs obtained through Certain Techniques of Genetic
Modification?
product:
Does not contain genetically modified novel DNA and/or novel protein Contains or May contain genetical y modified novel DNA and/or novel protein Contains or May contain genetical y modified novel DNA and/or novel protein Do any of the genetically modified components of this product have altered characteristics?
If ‘YES' list the GM components and altered characteristics: GM Component
Altered Characteristics
The genetically modified components of this product are classified as (select appropriate
box):
Genetical y modified food – containing novel DNA and/or novel protein Genetical y modified food – highly refined to remove novel DNA and/or novel protein Genetical y modified food additives or processing aids where novel DNA and/or novel protein is present Genetical y modified food additives or processing aids where novel DNA and/or novel protein is not Enzymes originating from genetically modified organisms where no novel DNA and/or novel protein is present Other – specify PREPARATION, STORAGE PACKAGING & CODING INFORMATION

Storage & Transportation
Recommended Storage
Conditions
Shelf Life
Recommended Transportation
Packaging
Pack Size – Net Weight or Net
Target Fill Weight (If applicable)
Drained Weight (If applicable)
Deglazed
Packaging
Agent or distributor (If
applicable)
General packaging Requirements Is product double bagged? What is the colour and micron of the inner bag? Are potential foreign objects such as staples avoided in packaging? Does the packaging indicate recycling symbols? General Coding Requirements: Agent or distributor (If applicable) Type of Code (best before date, use by date, date packed, Julian code, baked Method of Coding (sticker, embossed, inkjet, stamped etc.) Format of Code (Insert an example of the product code) Translation of Code If in contact with Food, is coding ink Food grade? COMMENTS / ADDITONAL INFORMATION
Test methods must quote AOAC methods or recognised independent or international standards. Where a supplier's internal test method is quoted, the method must be attached.
Physical Specifications
(Examples may include particle size, shape, specific gravity, metal detection, foreign matter tolerances, physical defect tolerances etc. as appropriate for the product) Test / Parameter
Test Method
Chemical Specifications
(Examples may include Salt, acid, pH, histamine, moisture, brix, Aw, pesticide compliance etc. as appropriate for the product) Test / Parameter
Test Method
Microbiological Specifications
(Examples may include standard plate count, yeasts & moulds, coliforms, salmonella, listeria, etc as appropriate for the product) Test / Parameter
Test Method
GUIDELINE 7
MISLEADING STATEMENTS
The document of the United Kingdom on criteria for the use of the terms such as fresh; pure; natural; etc. in food labeling shall apply, as revised July 2008 (or the latest update thereof), and available at: GUIDELINE 8
ADDI TIVES AND OTHER INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM
NON-VEGETARIAN ORIGIN
INS = International Numbering System Bone phosphate (INS 542) Bees wax for use on confectionary and chocolate panning (INS 901); Canthaxanthin, a colourant (INS 161g) or may be synthesized • Gelatine • Honey • L-Cysteine may be derived from human hair Cochineal (INS 120), or Carmine of Cochineal Carminicago derived from the insect Dactilopius coccus Glycerine/glycerol, (may be derived from animal fats or from vegetable origin INS Lactic acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids prepared from esters of glycerol (INS 472b) Mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids may have a synthetic or animal source (INS Quinoline Yellow (INS 104) may be derived from non-vegetarian source; Roe or caviar (fish eggs) Shel ac (INS 904) (a substance obtained from the resin produced by the Lac insect which is mainly found in India; the secretions are dried before use on confectionary, chocolate panning , ice creams and edible ices) Sucrose esters of fat y acids prepared from glycerol and sucrose (INS 473) Sucroglycerides prepared by reaction of sucrose and natural triglycerides from palm oil lard et cetera (INS 474) Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (INS 475) D3 may be derived from lanolin produced from sheep's wool.

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