About FACS

Its purpose is to provide consumers with information on food and nutrition issues which is both relevant and scientifically correct.

FACS operates a telephone service from an office in Pretoria. The service is supported by a network of technical experts in food, nutrition and related subjects.

FACS is run by a committee representing SAAFoST, the South African National Consumer Union (SANCU), the Association of Dietetics (ADSA), the Directorate of Food Control of the Department of Health and professional representatives of other consumer-friendly organisations.

FACS has access to information from similar bodies overseas. However, it is committed to offering a comprehensive service in line with South Africa's unique situation. This would include risk groups such as infants, sufferers of malnutrition, etc.

FACS has good contact with the media and is a member of the Food Legislation Advisory Group (FLAG), the body concerned with food legislation in South Africa. It is also involved in Codex Alimentarius, the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme.