Perceptions of dietitians and key role players regarding their role in reporting food labelling transgressions in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorProfe-Fuchsloch, Mikaylaen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKoen, N.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorWicks, M.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-31T09:03:29Z
dc.date.available2024-05-31T09:03:29Z
dc.date.issued2024-05-16en_ZA
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ojcn20en_ZA
dc.descriptionThe Master’s thesis for this article is available at https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/128482
dc.description.abstractObjectives: A study was undertaken to describe South African dietitians and key role players’ perceptions regarding their role in reporting food labelling legislation transgressions. Design: A multimethod study design was employed to explore a previously unstudied topic. Setting: Dietitians registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) together with key role players in food labelling in South Africa. Methods: Quantitative data were collected using a self-administered electronic questionnaire and qualitative data using a semi-structured interview guide. Quantitative data were analysed using Microsoft Excel and qualitative data using ATLAS.ti software. Data were analysed independently in the results section but integrated for interpretation of the findings. Results: In total, only 6% (n = 7) of the included dietitians (n = 126) reported food labelling transgressions, and 12% (n = 15) believed dietitians have a role to play in reporting transgressions. Interestingly, half of the included dietitians (50%, n = 63) stated they would report an identified transgression. Dietitians demonstrated a lack of awareness of the current food labelling regulations, with 43% wrongly identifying the draft regulation to consult. Almost all (99%, n = 125) of the included dietitians reported that their transgression reporting practices would improve if a clear guideline from the Department of Health: Directorate Food Control (DoH DFC) was available. Key role players (n = 8) cited enforcement issues and a perceived gap in dietitians’ understanding of legislation and reporting processes as barriers to reporting non-compliance. Key role players identified enablers such as awareness of regulations, contacts within the DoH DFC and familiarity with the reporting process for transgressions. They also provided insight on the proper procedure for reporting food labelling transgressions. Conclusion: The low prevalence of food labelling transgression reporting by dietitians stems from several barriers, including a perceived lack of confidence regarding the current regulation, awareness of the applicable legislation, uncertainty regarding the correct reporting procedure and scepticism that transgression reports will be acted upon. Regular communication regarding food and nutrition regulations and the development of an easy-to-use transgression reporting framework could support the implementation and impact of food labelling regulations in South Africa.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/16070658.2024.2338027en_ZA
dc.description.versionPublisher’s versionen_ZA
dc.format.extent10 pagesen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationProfe-Fuchsloch, M Koen, N & Wicks, M. 2024. Perceptions of dietitians and key role players regarding their role in reporting food labelling transgressions in South Africa, South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2024(2024):10 pages. doi.10.1080/16070658.2024.2338027en_ZA
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/16070658.2024.2338027en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1607-0658 (print)en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn2221-1268 (online)en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/130953
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Groupen_ZA
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyrighten_ZA
dc.subject.lcshFood -- labeling -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subject.lcshFood -- Labeling -- Law and legislation -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subject.lcshDietitians -- Attitudes -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.titlePerceptions of dietitians and key role players regarding their role in reporting food labelling transgressions in South Africaen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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