New stricter rules for food labelling
https://www.medicalbrief.co.za/new-stricter-rules-for-food-labelling/
Big Changes for Food Labels in South Africa including sugar warnings and an end to superfood
https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/662355/big-changes-for-food-labels-in-south-africa-including-sugar-warnings-and-an-end-to-super-food/
Draft regulations aim to make warning labels on unhealthy foods mandatory by 2025
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-02-02-draft-regulations-aim-to-make-food-warning-labels-mandatory-by-2025/
Growing medical evidence shows non-nutritive sweeteners, widely used in drinks and food, sabotage health
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-01-25-growing-medical-evidence-shows-non-nutritive-sweeteners-widely-used-in-drinks-and-food-sabotage-health/
Channel Africa: Advocates call for policy changes to help prevent childhood obesity
Understanding what’s in your food
Power FM – Understanding what’s in your food
Understanding what’s in your food
This is how much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite fizzy drinks
Fizzy drinks are a popular beverage choice in South Africa, but health concerns regarding their sugar content and the implementation of the health promotion levy (HPL) have changed the soft drink industry in the country.
NZAMA MBALATI: SA cannot afford the health cost of unregulated sugar products
Not only are the sugar companies calling for a delay in implementing the health promotion levy, but cane growers are now calling for it to be completely scrapped
FOOD JUSTICE PICKET- ACTION NEEDED NOW FROM GOVERNMENT
The Health Living Alliance (HEALA), its partners and over 300 other concerned citizens will be marching to the National Department of Health to bring these concerns to light. We invite the members of the media to cover this important health event.