Supplement safety and regulation in South Africa

How supplements are regulated in South Africa, SAHPRA Category D, anti-doping risk for school and professional athletes, contamination and how to spot a trustworthy label.

25 answered questions

• Are protein powders contaminated with lead and heavy metals?
• Are supplements regulated in South Africa?
• Can supplements cause a failed drug test for South African rugby players?
• How do you check if a supplement is safe for drug-tested sport in South Africa?
• What is SAHPRA Category D?
• What should parents know about supplements for under-18s in South Africa?
• Are SARMs legal in South Africa?
• Are supplements sold on Takealot genuine?
• Do supplements need SAHPRA registration to be sold in South Africa?
• What do South African labelling rules say about supplements?
• What does third-party tested mean on a supplement label?
• What health claims can supplements legally make in South Africa?
• What is Informed Sport certification and who has it in South Africa?
• Which supplements and ingredients are banned in South Africa?
• Which supplements are linked to liver injury?
• Which supplements are supported by the AIS and IOC frameworks?
• Which supplements are unsafe with kidney disease in South Africa?
• Are energy drinks and pre-workouts restricted for children in South Africa?
• Are expired supplements dangerous?
• Are prohormones in supplements illegal in South Africa?
• Can you import supplements into South Africa?
• How do you know if a supplement is halaal or kosher in South Africa?
• How do you report a supplement side effect in South Africa?
• Is 'clinically proven' on a supplement label legal in South Africa?
• What is a proprietary blend and why can it be a red flag?