Policy Regulatory Technical Notification 06-2025
Dear CTFA member
Please find this week’s notification for information and consideration.
National Regulations for the Management of Mercury in South Africa promulgated
CTFA alerted members to the finalisation for implementation of the “Mercury Management Regulations” that domesticate the Minamata Convention on Mercury to which South Africa is a party, amongst other matters. On 27 February 2025, CTFA notified members that the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment had withdrawn the Regulations due to a process-related omission in the finalisation of the Regulations.
Please note that the Regulations that contain provisions related to mercury in cosmetics have been finalised and published for implementation. CTFA is engaging with the Department on areas that require clarification going forward. Should you have any inputs for CTFA’s consideration, please make contact by Monday, 14 April 2025.
The Regulations are available from CTFA.
Ban of Cannabis in “Foodstuffs” withdrawn
On 14 March 2025, CTFA alerted members to the Department of Health’s banning of Cannabis in foodstuffs. The Association also clarified that the specific ban was not related to cosmetics following incorrect media reports being circulated to this effect.
Please note that the ban has been withdrawn by the Department.
The withdrawal Notice is available from CTFA.
Sodium hydroxide – trade
Full rebate of tariff
In terms of Section 75 of the Customs and Excise Act as amended, Part 1 of Schedule No. 3 has been amended by the insertion of a “Full Duty” rebate for tariff heading 2815.11 as follows: “Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid, for conversion into sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) by the addition of water, in such quantities, at such times and subject to such conditions as the International Trade Administration Commission may allow by specific permit, provided the products are not available in the SACU region”.
The Notice is available from CTFA.
Business Sustainability
CTFA brings you HEADLINE NEWS regarding selected policy/regulatory/technical developments outside of specific cosmetics-related matters that may be useful for future-proofing your business. Should you be interested, please make contact for further information.
National Environmental Management Act: Second-Generation Highveld Priority Area Air Quality Management Plan has been published for implementation
National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Act was published; assented to by the President; and proclaimed into force. It is currently undergoing amendment
Draft amendments to the Regulations regarding the Exclusion of a Waste Stream or a Portion of a Waste Stream from the Definition of Waste have been published for public comment
Survey: Carbon Tax - Tax Incentives to Support Low-carbon Technology and Sector Development
A survey is being undertaken to determine the impact of the second phase of the Carbon Tax on business, and potential options to incentivise and support low-carbon technology development. The Survey’s questions seek to better understand the current circumstances in which businesses are developing green technology, specifically around which factors are enabling these developments and where there are bottlenecks. The results of the Survey will be anonymous, and you can include your name and organisation if you prefer. The data collected will be used in the “Tax Incentives to Support Low-carbon Technology and Sector Development” research report that will be engaged on with Business Unity South Africa.
For more information and access to the Survey, please make contact with CTFA.
Should there be any queries or if you would like further information/documentation, please do not hesitate to contact: Dr Glen Malherbe - glen@ctfa.co.za / 082 908 3383 or Nadia Rashid - nadia@ctfa.co.za
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