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Eh Prog Chemical Safety

HealthRef: https://www.health.gov.za/eh-prog-chemical-safety/

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Source domain: health.gov.za

Collected on 1 September 2026

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What this means

This is a government webpage from the National Department of Health that outlines the Chemical Safety programme, including legislation, regulations, and information and education materials (IEC) for use by health practitioners. It provides access to resources on disinfectants, cosmetics, and hazardous substances to support enforcement and public awareness. The materials are available indefinitely to relevant professionals across provinces, municipalities, and ports of entry.

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Access to IEC Materials on Chemical Safety

The National Department of Health provides informational and educational materials (IEC) on chemical safety, including guidelines on disinfectants, cosmetics, and hazardous substances. These materials are available for use by environmental health practitioners at provincial, municipal, and port of entry levels to support enforcement and public awareness campaigns.

Who it is for: Environmental Health Practitioners at provincial, municipal, and port of entry levels
How to act on it: Visit the official website and navigate to the Chemical Safety section to download or access the materials

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Chemical Safety Legislation related to disinfectants, cosmetics that falls under chemical safety programme, as well as ambient IEC materials for enforcement and use in awareness raising by Environmental Health Practitioners at provincial, municipal and port of entry level.

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Reference

https://www.health.gov.za/eh-prog-chemical-safety/

Key Takeaways

Chemical Safety Programme
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972
Regulation – Labelling and Advertising
Prohibiting use of lead, mercury, depigmenting ingredients
0800 012 322
0600 123 456
info@health.gov.za
0800 701 701
0800 567 567
0800 333 555
0800 20 14 144
https://www.health.gov.za/eh-prog-chemical-safety/
National Department of Health
0800 012 322
0600 123 456
info@health.gov.za
0800 701 701
0800 567 567
0800 333 555
0800 20 14 144