R146 Regulations
Food Premises and Food Handlers
Regulation 146 (R146) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (Act 54 of 1972) provides regulations governing the registration of food premises and the training of food handlers in South Africa. This regulation ensures that all personnel involved in food handling are properly trained and certified.
Food Handler Training Requirements
Mandatory Certification
All food handlers must undergo formal training and obtain a certificate of competence. This certificate must be renewed every 5 years or when there are significant changes in duties.
Basic Requirements
- • Personal hygiene
- • Food safety principles
- • Cleaning and sanitizing
- • Pest control awareness
Advanced Requirements
- • HACCP principles
- • Temperature control
- • Allergen management
- • Traceability systems
Food Premises Registration
Registration Requirements
All food premises must be registered with the local authority and display a certificate of acceptability.
- • Certificate of Acceptability (CoA) must be displayed
- • Annual renewal required
- • Premises must meet structural requirements
- • Equipment must be suitable and in good condition
Structural Requirements
Food premises must meet specific structural standards to ensure food safety.
- • Adequate ventilation and lighting
- • Suitable floor and wall surfaces
- • Potable water supply
- • Proper waste disposal facilities
- • Hand washing facilities
Personnel Requirements
All food handlers must be medically examined and certified as fit to handle food. This includes:
- • Annual medical examinations
- • Valid medical fitness certificates
- • Reporting of communicable diseases
- • Proper protective clothing
EcoFeed Nexus Compliance
Our platform ensures R146 compliance by requiring all suppliers and partners to maintain current food handler certifications and premises registrations.
- Verification of Certificate of Acceptability for all suppliers
- Tracking of food handler certification expiry dates
- Automated alerts for upcoming renewals
- Digital storage of compliance documentation
- Compliance dashboard for audit purposes
Supplier Requirements on EcoFeed Nexus
All suppliers must provide the following documentation before being approved on our platform:
Required Documents
- • Valid Certificate of Acceptability
- • Food handler certificates
- • Business registration
- • Tax clearance certificate
Ongoing Compliance
- • Annual document renewal
- • Quarterly compliance checks
- • Temperature log submissions
- • Incident reporting
Legal Reference
Regulation 146 - Regulations Relating to Food Premises and the Transport of Food, promulgated under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972).
For the complete regulation text and approved training providers, visit the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
