Regulation R638: Requirements for protective clothing

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the food industry primarily protects food from possible contamination by the food handler.  Protective clothing may include: PPE may also be designed to protect food handler from possible injury and environmental conditions that could be detrimental to their health and well-being. It is important that …

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7 Steps to Start a Food Business in South Africa

7 Steps on How to Start a Legally Compliant Food Business in South Africa

Do you consider starting a food business in South Africa? This article discusses the steps to take and the regulations to consider. It emphasises the importance of following food safety regulations. A key step is to obtain a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) which requires an inspection of your premises by an environmental health inspector. We also discuss other relevant legislation and the staff training requirements as per Regulations R638. You are welcome to join our very popular free webinar.

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