Labelling Claims & Regulatory Framework Course
About Course
Food labels play a critical role in providing consumers with accurate information while supporting regulatory compliance, informed purchasing decisions and confidence in food products. Incorrect, misleading or unsubstantiated claims can expose food businesses to regulatory action, product recalls, reputational damage and loss of consumer trust.
This 1-day online self-paced course provides a comprehensive introduction to food labelling claims and the regulatory frameworks that govern them. Delegates will explore the different types of claims that may appear on food labels, including nutrition, health, ingredient, quality and other marketing-related claims.
The course focuses on understanding how regulatory requirements influence the development, review and approval of food labels and claims. Delegates will learn how to assess whether claims are accurate, substantiated, compliant and not misleading to consumers.
Course Content
MODULE 1: THE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
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Lesson 1: Learning Outcomes and Introduction
03:17 -
Lesson 2: Why Food Labelling Matters In 2026
07:11 -
Lesson 3: Food Safety Vs Food Quality – The Legal Distinction
07:47 -
Lesson 4: The Four Categories of Food-Safety Hazard
16:00 -
Lesson 5: The FCDA – The Parent Statute
08:36 -
Lesson 6: The Five-Department Framework
12:02 -
Lesson 7: Technical Agencies – SABS, NRCS, SANAS, NMISA, EHPS and Assignees
13:29 -
Lesson 8: The Golden Rules – Mandatory Label Items, Letter Sizes & Language
08:21 -
Lesson 9: Acts & Regulations Operator Reference (Incl. R.1091/2010 Amendments to R.146)
12:35 -
Lesson 10: Additives, Sugar, Antioxidants, Colourants & Sweeteners
09:06 -
Lesson 11: Supplier-Manufacturer Alignment for Accurate Labelling (Guideline 6)
08:13 -
Lesson 12: Codex Alimentarius + The Compliance Staircase
11:06 -
Lesson 13: How To Start a Food Business in South Africa
09:28 -
Module1 Knowledge Test