Department of Health (DOH)
Regulations Governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises, the Transport of Food and Related Matters
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
The FAI are authorized to carry out inspections on behalf of the DOH. They are the leading regulator for compulsory specifications for processed meat products that covers local production, exports, and imports.
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development (DALRRD)
Regulations for certain agricultural products as well as the production, sale, import and export of certain alcoholic products.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment (DFFE)
Regulations for various sectors including chemical & waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging manufacturers, brand owners, licensee agents, importers and retailers.
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Purchase national standards such as SANS 10049, SANS 10330 as well as international standards ISO 22000 and ISO/TS 22002-1 from the webstore. Standards are purchased in PDF format and licenced to an individual or business.
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS)
Find SANAS accredited chemical and microbiological testing laboratories in your area
Codex Alimentarius International Food Standards
The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally adopted food standards and related texts presented in a uniform manner. Codex includes standards for all the principal foods, whether processed, semi-processed or raw.
GFSI Global Markets Programme
A stepwise pathway towards GFSI-recognised certification.The two stages (basic & intermediate) involve unaccredited assessments based on benchmarked food safety systems, good manufacturing or agricultural practices and control of food hazards.
FSSC 22000
A GFSI-benchmarked certification scheme. FSSC 22000 contains a complete certification Scheme for Food Safety Management Systems based on ISO 22000, sector specific PRPs and FSSC additional requirements.