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Articles – FoodFacts
The FACS objective is to provide consumers with scientifically correct information on food and nutrition issues. Articles are written by trained technical food and nutrition professionals who source...
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Organic Food – FoodFacts
Introduction
Today, as more people choose to live healthier lifestyles and awareness of environmental issues increases, the demand for organic food and drink is growing. But do these foods really of...
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Labelling – FoodFacts
Labelling
Food labelling: A brief overview for consumers
In South Africa there are many regulations which relate to the production, marketing and labelling of food to protect the consumer.
But what...
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Food Additives – FoodFacts
Introduction
Due to the public interest in food additives and consumer queries received in this respect, the Food Advisory Consumer Service decided to compile this general discussion of food additiv...
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Aflatoxin – FoodFacts
Public Health Threat Posed By Aflatoxins
Toxic chemicals derived from fungi (known as mycotoxins) contaminate as much as 25% of the world’s food supply. One of the most important of these toxins fro...
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About FACS – FoodFacts
The Food Advisory Consumer Service,
FACS, is South Africa’s first independent food and nutrition consumer service. It was launched on 16 January 1995.
Its purpose is to provide consumers with informa...