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CANSA’s Seal of Recognition
Melanoma Ranks in Top Five Cancers
In May, awareness is placed on Melanoma, currently ranking the fifth most prevalent cancer in men and sixth most prevalent among women in South Africa, according to the National Cancer Registry (2019). The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) reminds South Africans to protect themselves from overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays that are the main cause of skin cancer and to be aware that people of all skin tones (light to dark) can be diagnosed with skin cancer.
Read morePublished: 25 May 2023
Updated: 26 May 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, SunSmart, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Choose Your Cooking Oil Wisely
Article written by Megan Pentz-Kluyts, CANSA Nutrition and Dietetics consultant Walking down the supermarket aisle and seeing the rows of shelves packed with different kinds of cooking oils, can make for a daunting task in how to choose the oils that help better support you and your family’s health. Diet has become one of the […]
Read morePublished: 7 Mar 2023
Updated: 7 Mar 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category
Nia Africa Awarded CANSA Seal of Recognition
24 November 2022 – The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is proud to announce its latest CANSA Seal of Recognition partner, Nia Africa, under the CANSA Smart Choice Physical Activity category. This holistic movement practice conditions the body, mind, and emotions through a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing arts encouraging a holistic, and […]
Read morePublished: 22 Nov 2022
Updated: 23 Nov 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, Media Releases & News
Ocean Freedom Sunscreen Gets Thumbs Up For CANSA Seal
Ocean Freedom mineral sunscreens have been awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition denoting it as a ‘CANSA Smart Choice’ product for cancer risk reduction…
Read morePublished: 13 Sep 2022
Updated: 30 Sep 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart
Sunscreen root4 Receives CANSA Seal of Recognition
CANSA welcomes its latest CANSA Seal of Recognition partner, root4 3D Defence SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen, under their Protection category. root4 is the perfect addition to the CANSA Smart Choice family as it not only meets national and international sun protection standards, but it’s also safe for the environment…
Read morePublished: 12 Sep 2022
Updated: 30 Sep 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart
Cape Fynbos Tea Adds Honeybush to South Africa’s Growing Herbal Tea Industry
31 August 2022 – Within a year of launching its first fynbos tea range, a start-up called Cape Fynbos Tea has already captured the interest of the wellness industry – including Faithful to Nature and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) – affirming the interest in the tea market for the medicinal properties of South […]
Read morePublished: 31 Aug 2022
Updated: 1 Sep 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
bounti Gets the CANSA Seal of Recognition
Pioneering rebounding brand, bounti, has received the highly sought-after Seal of Recognition by CANSA, a leader in the fight against cancer in SA, since 1931. The purpose of CANSA is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer. The CANSA Seal was introduced to encourage South Africans to read product labels and to assist them in making informed choices – the aim being to promote smart, balanced lifestyles and to encourage people to make a proactive effort in reducing their cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 7 Apr 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Freya Hats Awarded CANSA Seal of Recognition
Freya Hats is a perfect fit to receive the CANSA Seal of Recognition (Protection Category). Local, handmade, and sustainable, the hats also comply with international safety standards regarding sun protection properties and are available for men, women, and children, receiving the endorsement from CANSA…
Read morePublished: 22 Oct 2021
Updated: 3 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, Media Releases & News, SunSmart
Videos: Healthy Recipes by Be-well CANSA Seal of Recognition Partner
Healthy recipes by Be-well, CANSA Seal of Recognition partner: Poached Aubergine Fish Curry Recipe Poached Aubergine and Fish* Curry A super hearty and delicious meal, packed with anti-inflammatory superfoods. Omega-3 from B-well Canola Oil and the fatty fish, poached with fibre-rich aubergine in a spice-infused tomato. *Vegan option available below Serves: 4 Time: 45 min […]
Read morePublished: 12 Aug 2021
Updated: 14 Apr 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
CANSA Asks – Do You Read Labels on Food Products and Other Items?
CANSA marks 90 years in August and as part of the celebrations, is proud to announce that its Seal of Recognition Programme is revitalised to further benefit consumers by helping to educate them to make smart, informed choices when purchasing products and to help lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 11 Aug 2021
Updated: 4 Oct 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News
Revitalising the CANSA Seal of Recognition Programme
As part of CANSA’s 90th birthday, we are revitalising our Seal of Recognition as well as introducing our new category, Physical Activity….
Read morePublished: 11 Aug 2021
Updated: 30 Sep 2021
Categories: CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
Webinar – What the CANSA Seal of Recognition Can Offer You
An information session was hosted about our CANSA Seal of Recognition Smart Choice programme and to find out how to lower the cancer risk. The programme has been revitalised to further benefit you by helping to educate to make smart, informed choices when purchasing products and to help lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 5 Aug 2021
Updated: 13 Aug 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
ZZ2 100% Romanita Tomato Juice awarded CANSA Seal of Recognition
ZZ2 100% Romanita Tomato Juice has been awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition denoting it as a CANSA Smart Choice food product for cancer risk reduction. #LowerCancerRisk #CANSASmart Choice #ZZ2Tomatoes
Read morePublished: 2 Nov 2020
Updated: 15 Mar 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category
ReboundSA awarded as CANSA Smart Choice
CANSA announces that ReboundSA products, programmes and courses have been awarded the prestigious CANSA Smart Choice Seal of Approval, for use as part of a balanced lifestyle to lower your risk of cancer. Research shows that an increase in physical activity reduces the risk of developing several types of cancer including breast, bladder colorectal, endometrial (uterine), throat kidney and stomach.[1-14]. #LowerCancerRisk #CANSASmart Choice #ReboundSA
Read morePublished: 20 Oct 2020
Updated: 10 Mar 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Health Programmes Category
Rugani 100% Vegetable Juices awarded CANSA Seal of Recognition
Rugani Vegetable juices have been awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition signifying these juices as a CANSA Smart Choice. Owing to the innovative extraction processes and packaging, no additives (sugar, preservatives or colourants) are used in the production of Rugani’s juices and provide nutrients that may aid in reducing the risk of cancer.
Read morePublished: 8 Jul 2020
Updated: 30 Apr 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Media Releases & News
Vergezocht High Oleic Oil Awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition
14 April 2020 – Vergezocht High Oleic Sunflower Oil has been awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition marking it as a CANSA Smart Choice product. Their range of high oleic sunflower oil products comply with CANSA’s evidence-based requirements and is recommended as part of a nutritious, balanced diet to reduce the risk of developing cancer. […]
Read morePublished: 22 Apr 2020
Updated: 11 Mar 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category
Compassionhat Partners with CANSA
4 February 2020 – Compassionhat, headwear designed specifically for cancer Survivors, was awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition status as a CANSA Smart Choice product aimed at improving quality of life and dignity. Sue Richards, owner of Compassionhats, says, “The loss of hair, a side effect of chemotherapy, can be traumatic for cancer patients leading […]
Read morePublished: 6 Feb 2020
Updated: 11 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Patient Care, I have Cancer
Cookbook Can Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk
The Smart Choice Cookbook with CANSA and B-well is a collection of recipes that focuses on cancer risk reduction. All the recipes were developed in consultation with CANSA’s consulting dietitian Megan Pentz-Kluyts, who is renowned for her knowledge on the role of nutrition in helping to lower the risk of cancer.
Read morePublished: 18 Mar 2019
Updated: 14 Apr 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Dietary Tips
Infinity Care Partnership Improving Quality of Life & Dignity for Cancer Survivors
Infinity Care is a nappy brand is the first of its kind in the industry to have been awarded the CANSA Smart Choice Seal by CANSA, which has deemed products to be free of all known carcinogens and / or hormone disruptors. Products are available at CANSA’s Care Centres countrywide from 1st July 2019.
Read morePublished: 21 Jan 2019
Updated: 8 Jun 2020
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Patient Care, I have Cancer
Wake up to Well-being with Weet-bix
Diet and leading an active balanced lifestyle can play a significant role in reducing your cancer risk. CANSA recommends eating more fibre and whole-grain foods like CANSA Smart Choice Bokomo Weet-Bix. WIN a year of well-being with WEET-BIX + CANSA!
Read morePublished: 9 Dec 2016
Updated: 9 Mar 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category
Emthunzini Hats a CANSA SunSmart Choice
Emthunzini Hats, established in 2009, sell a fashionable range of sunhats for men, women and children, designed in Australia, to give serious sun protection while still looking good. It’s essential for everyone to protect their skin every day of the year. It’s a sunny life, wear your hat! While being fashionable & suitable for the entire […]
Read morePublished: 5 Dec 2015
Updated: 9 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, SunSmart
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