Supplement news and analysis

A new piece every week on what is changing in South Africa's supplement market: prices, regulation, research and recalls.

• Are supplements regulated in South Africa? Rules in 2026
  27 October 2026: As of October 2026, most supplements in South Africa are regulated as foodstuffs under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and labelled under the R1
• What supplements cost in South Africa: October 2026 prices
  27 October 2026: As of October 2026, whey protein in South Africa costs about R20 to R51 per 30 g of protein, creatine R2.22 to R19.98 per 5 g, collagen powder about R10 to R18