Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)Regulations2026 RegulationsRegulations relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa: Effective 24 April 2027Part IV : Marking Requirements9. Indication of the class designation |
| (1) | The class designation of a Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing shall be the applicable class designation specified in regulation 4: Provided that— |
| (a) | the word ”Vinaigrette” may be used as a synonym for “Salad Dressing”: Provided further that the acidifying agent is vinegar; |
| (b) | the word ”Dressing” may be used as a synonym for “Salad Dressing”; |
| (c) | the word “Aioli” may be used as a synonym for the class designation “Mayonnaise” to describe a Mayonnaise with garlic included as part of the flavour profile, for example “Chilli Aioli”, “Reduced Oil Aioli”: Provided that the composition still complies with that prescribed in regulations 5(1) and (2); and |
| (d) | the words comprising the class designation may not be abbreviated, such as “Mayo”. |
| (2) | The class designation and additions to the class designation, when forming part of the class designation, may be marked in altered word sequence: Provided that the altered word sequence does not constitute a misrepresentation, or does not directly or by implication create a misleading impression regarding the quality, nature, origin, class or composition of the Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing concerned. |