The CANSA Smart Choice Seal of Recognition endorsement programme is part of an ongoing effort by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) to reduce exposure to carcinogens and other risk factors associated with cancer development. CANSA aims to promote a smart, balanced lifestyle by placing its Smart Choice Seal of Recognition logo on products to assist the public in making healthier, informed choices. Read more…
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Approved products may be bought directly from Smart Choice Seal partners
Products that offer protection against natural environmental elements that may lead to cancer, such as solar radiation, contaminated water and air pollution may apply to bear the CANSA Smart Choice Seal. These products include, but are not limited to: sunscreens, UV-protective garments & sun gear, sunglasses, shade items, solar and other radiation warning devices.
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Edible products that may assist in reducing cancer risk and are free of all known carcinogens, toxins hormone, and/or endocrine disruptors may apply to bear the CANSA Smart Choice Seal. These products include, but are not limited to dairy products, plant foods, meat, poultry, fish, healthy fats and oils, nuts, seeds, and beverages.
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Non-edible consumer products that do not contain carcinogenic, hormone disruptive, or toxic substances that can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled or leach into food may apply to bear the CANSA Smart Choice Seal. These products include, but are not limited to food preparation devices, containers, cosmetics, toiletries, sanitary products, and household cleaning materials.
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Products that may enhance the quality of life, dignity, health, care, and support of cancer patients and survivors and that are also free of all known cancer causing and hormone disruptive chemicals.
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Organisations, exercise programmes and equipment / products that can help support the recommended physical activity guidelines and promote a balanced lifestyle to lower the cancer risk.
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CANSA has been in existence since 1931, which over time has built a credible reputation with all stakeholders. The National Department of Health has granted CANSA permission to act as the endorsing body for the CANSA Seal of Recognition programme.
The CANSA Smart Choice trademark is only awarded to products that have undergone testing at an independent laboratory and which comply with the National Standards (SANS) or similar International Standards (ISO), as well as the stringent evidence-based requirements for each category as set out by CANSA.
The science-based requirements are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain up to date. In the event that a product does not meet the criteria, CANSA will approach the manufacturer with regard to the possible reformulation of the product.
As part of our quality assurance process, products that have been awarded the CANSA Smart Choice Seal will undergo randomized independent testing and will be monitored for compliance with National label legislation and inappropriate use of the trademark.
Consumers have become more health-conscious, therefore on shelf identification, as a healthier product option, has become crucial to brand development and essential to brands competing for limited shelf space.
Consumers associate the CANSA Smart Choice Seal with healthy eating and cancer risk reduction, therefore the use of the seal on product packaging and promotional activity will promote and benefit your business by:
- Demonstrating independent verification of quality
- Increasing credibility and acceptance with consumers and retailers
- Demonstrating compliance with the latest local and international standards and national label legislation
- Distinguishing your product as the healthier alternative to the competing products
- Establishing your brand as responsible, health-conscious, consumer-centered
- Utilising the opportunity to host joint promotions with CANSA to educate or uplift the community
- Receiving promotional exposure at www.cansa.org.za and via CANSA eNewsletters
Kudzai Nyaruve (CANSA Seal of Recognition Coordinator)
Tel: 011 616 7662
Email: cansaseal@cansa.org.za
