Regulations governing meat safety under the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000), administered by DALRRD. Specific requirements for red meat and poultry transport and storage.
R638 Regulations
South African Department of Health regulations governing the transport and storage of perishable foodstuffs under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (Act 54 of 1972).
R962 Regulations
General regulations for food premises under Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. Covers hygiene, facility design, pest control, and food handling practices.
SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
Definition: South African Bureau of Standards. The national standards body responsible for developing, publishing, and promoting South African National Standards (SANS). Also provides testing, certification, and training services. Why It Matters: Compliance with SANS demonstrates quality and safety. Some SANS are mandatory; others voluntary. SABS Mark is recognized indicator of quality for equipment and materials. SABS Services:– Standards Development: SANS…
SADC Cold Chain Standards
Definition: Proposed regional cold chain standards under development by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to harmonize cold chain requirements across member states and facilitate cross-border trade in perishable goods. Why It Matters: Harmonized SADC standards would simplify cross-border cold chain operations, reduce trade barriers, and improve food safety across the region. South African cold chain operators would benefit from…
SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority)
South African regulatory authority for medicines, medical devices, and in-vitro diagnostics. Enforces GDP (Good Distribution Practice) requirements for pharmaceutical cold chain.
SANAS (South African National Accreditation System)
National accreditation body providing accreditation for laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies against international standards (ISO/IEC 17025, 17020, 17065).
SAPC (South African Pharmacy Council)
Definition: South African Pharmacy Council. The statutory body responsible for regulating the pharmacy profession, including registration of pharmacists and licensing of pharmacy premises. Why It Matters: Pharmacies are often the final link in the pharmaceutical cold chain before patient use. SAPC requirements ensure product integrity is maintained through to dispensing. Cold Chain Relevance:– Pharmacy cold chain requirements (Good Pharmacy Practice)–…
TETA (Transport Education Training Authority)
Definition: Transport Education Training Authority. The SETA responsible for skills development in the transport sector, including road freight, logistics, and warehousing operations. Why It Matters: TETA qualifications are nationally recognized for transport professionals. Proper training reduces accidents, product losses, and compliance issues. Skills development levy claims available. Relevant Qualifications:– National Certificate: Road Transport (various NQF levels)– Professional Driving qualifications– Logistics…
WHO PQS (Performance, Quality and Safety)
Definition: World Health Organization Performance, Quality and Safety prequalification program for cold chain equipment. Ensures immunization cold chain equipment meets WHO performance standards for vaccine storage and transport. Why It Matters: WHO PQS prequalification is required for equipment procured through UN agencies and many government immunization programs. South African vaccine cold chain procurement often specifies WHO PQS equipment. Equipment Categories:–…