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Published: 24 April 2026 By: Mthokozisi Nkosi · Registered Lead Auditor (Exemplar Global & IRCA) · SAATCA R638:2018 Lead Implementer Reading time: 30 minutes Whether you’re planning a home-based bakery, a food truck, a restaurant, a spaza shop, a packhouse, or a full manufacturing facility, this is the most complete, …
Registration requirements for Spaza shops, vendors and informal traders in South Africa (Business licences and Certificate of Acceptability).
Registration requirements for Spaza shops, vendors and informal traders for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro area (Business licences and Certificate of Acceptability).
This article discuss the basic steps to start a food truck business in South Africa and is written by our CEO, a former successful food truck owner. We will look at the legalities, menu design and much more. We also
invite you to join our free webinar!
Do you want to start a home-based food business in South Africa? This step-by-step article is your roadmap to success! Plus, free webinar included!
This article explains what a Certificate of Acceptability is, what are the requirements and the steps to obtain your COA 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.
