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It is best to apply for your certificate of acceptability (COA) at the same time. This will be issued after an inspection of your facility. This certificate must be displayed in a prominent place.
10 maj 2024 · Where should I apply for a COA? Contact your local municipality and request the contact information for the Environmental Health Department or EHP. Look on the municipal invoice for your food premises to determine which municipality constitutes your “local municipality”.
A Certificate of Acceptability (COA) is a vital permit confirming your food business meets basic food safety and hygiene requirements in South Africa. Food Compliance Agency streamlines the COA application process, ensuring a smooth and compliant operation.
The CAO (Central Applications Office) is a one stop shop handling applications for certificate, undergraduate diploma and bachelor degree programmes at higher education institutions in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and for study programmes at UNISA from diplomas to doctorates.
Here are some of the examples of supporting documentation which the EHP might require from you when applying for a Certificate of Acceptability. It's better to be prepared!
22 maj 2024 · Obtaining a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) is a crucial first step for any food business in South Africa. It demonstrates your commitment to Food Safety and ensures you comply with regulations set out in Regulations R638.
You are obliged to apply for a certificate of acceptability in terms of Regulation 3(3) of the Regulations Governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises and the Transport of Food (Regulation no R918 of 30 July 1999 GN No 2318) framed under The Health Act, 1977 (Act no 63 of 1977).
