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Food & Beverage

Food safety directly impacts public health, making this industry one of the most compliance-intensive in South Africa. Non-compliance can result in product recalls, facility closures, criminal prosecution, and significant reputational damage. A HACCP-based food safety management approach is the industry standard.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics & Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972
Hygiene Regulations R638 of 2018 (food premises)
Food Labelling Regulations R146
Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990
Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (product liability, recalls)
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

Department of Health, food safety and labellingDALRRD, agricultural product standardsNRCS, compulsory specificationsNational Consumer Commission (NCC)
King V principles most affected
P8. RiskP9. ComplianceP13. Stakeholders
What Encircle tracks for Food & Beverage
HACCP-based food safety management system implementation
Food labelling compliance, ingredients, allergens, nutritional claims
Food premises certification and DoH inspections
Product recall management and consumer notification procedures
Halaal/Kosher certification governance (where applicable)

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