All about R962 Certificate of Acceptability

Regulations Governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises and the Transport of Food

GENERAL COA REQUIREMENTS -

  • The Regulations is applicable to all food premises (big and small) where food is or will be‘handled’ (‘prepared, packed, processed, produced, manufactured, stored, exhibited or served’).
  • The Regulations is NOT applicable to abattoirs, milking sheds and private households thathandles food for own consumption or without compensation by any other person.
  • All applicable food premises are subject to prior health approval and certification by a registeredprofessional Environmental Health Practitioner. (Certificate of Acceptability – CoA)
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