Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)Regulations2025 RegulationsRegulations relating to Meat Analogues intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa - effective 18 July 2026Part IV: Marking Requirements8. Additions to the product name |
| (1) | When a flavouring, subject to regulation 7(1)(c), has been added to meat analogue in order to render a distinctive specific flavour thereto, the product name concerned shall be either be preceded by the expression “X Flavoured” or followed by the expression “with X Flavour” or “with X Flavouring”, where “X” indicates the name(s) of the flavouring(s) used, unless the flavouring concerned has been added with the intention to enhance the flavour of a specific ingredient or other added foodstuff concerned. |
| (2) | When a foodstuff has been added to a meat analogue in order to render a distinctive taste thereof, the product name shall be followed by the expression “with X” or wording with a similar meaning, where “X” indicates the generic name(s) of the foodstuff(s) added: Provided that the requirements on Quantitative Ingredient Declarations (QUID), as specified in the regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), shall be complied with. |
| (3) | The words used to describe the texture or appearance e.g., “chunky”, “smooth”, “powder”, “chargrilled”, “seared”, etc. may be indicated as part of the product name and/or be indicated on its own: Provided that such description is not misleading. |
| (4) | If a meat analogue has been subjected to a smoking process and/or the application of a primary smoke condensate product (i.e. a product by controlled pyrolysis of hardwood), the expression “smoked” or “ X smoked” (where “X” indicates the word ‘wood’ only or the name of a specific type of wood used for smoking) shall either form part of the product name or be indicated in close proximity to the product name on the main panel of the container. |
| (5) | Words communicating the intended use or purpose of a meat analogue may be indicated as part of the product name, or on its own on the container (or both), e.g., “braai plant-based patty” or “breakfast vegan sausage” etc. |