The Food Safety Agency has released a communique advising that as of Monday, 22 August 2022, they will commence with seizures of any meat analogue products presented for sale in the Republic of South Africa, which are using the product names prescribed for processed meat products in terms of section 8 of the Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990 (the Act).

This will apply to all points of sale, i.e. facilities, premises (retail and wholesale), conveyances, etc.

The following persons can be contacted regarding the above or address any actions taken:

Ms Palesa Mpana: Manager: Processed Meat Products at 084 460 0689 or
Ms Nicole Bergh: Manager: Compliance at 082 931 0399.