On 26 June 2020, judgment was handed down in Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association v President of the Republic of South Africa and Another.

The Constitutional Court's decision in Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Prince and Others (the "Constitutional Court decision") ...

Several major companies dominate the beer brewing industry across Africa, with operations spanning multiple regions and consolidating significant market shares.

An employee drinks an energy drink before work. A breathalyser test returns a positive alcohol reading. The employer applies its zero-tolerance policy and dismisses. Months later, the employee is reinstated with back pay.

On 5 July 2024, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority ("SAHPRA") issued a communication to industry stakeholders in relation to its revised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment ("B-BBEE") policy document.

On 18 March 2020, initial regulations were issued by the Minister of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs ("the Minister").

The most important sector of the African Economy is Agriculture. It contributes 15 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in sub-Saharan Africa and employs...

Over the past few years, consumer interest in certain "better-for-you" foods has surged. Google search interest in sourdough spiked globally during the COVID pandemic...

Approves a new regime on the entry, exit, and staying of foreign citizens in Angola; and

The courts have dealt with affidavits being virtually commissioned on many occasions. The case of Africa's Best Foods (Pty) Ltd v ED Food S.R.L. adds to this list.

The new R260 sees a host of new classifications for dairy products being introduced, including drinking yoghurt and custard.

A court in the USA recently ruled on a matter involving that rarest of creatures, a taste trade mark - something that’s referred to by those who like to flaunt their vocabulary as a ‘gustatory trade mark’.

Ozempic was onlangs saam met BBL en ander politiese eienaardighede in die nuus. Ozempic se eienaar, Novo Nordik en iDexis, ‘n vervaardiger van generiese middels...

A shake and protein bar that will reduce wrinkles in 28 days, improve my skin's elasticity, firmness and hydration, improve my nail strength, reduce the appearance of cellulite and assist in weight...

South Africa's food loss and waste challenge sits at the intersection of climate risk, operational efficiency and social outcomes. While 13.8 million people face food insecurity...

Currently the Medicines and Related Substances Act ("the Act") only applies to, and regulates, allopathic medicines.

In recent years, several food and product recalls have been announced in the media by suppliers, producers and the National Consumer Commission ("the NCC").

A recent report published by the White House Council of Economic Advisers ("CEA") on drug pricing in the United States of America has put the cost of medicine and the access thereto by the poor.

AN ALLEGED kingpin in the illicit liquor trade is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) clamps down on traders who evade paying duty on alcohol.

The plain packaging debate has certainly moved up a gear. Professor Owen Dean of Stellenbosch University addressed an open letter to the Health Minister.