What is Primesafe?
PrimeSafe’s main objective is to ensure the safety of all meat and seafood products for consumers.
PrimeSafe utilizes a number of compliance, surveillance, and monitoring programs to achieve this objective.
Primesafe South Africa Contact Details
ADDRESS: 1 Bonavista, 25 Payne St, Pinetown, South Africa
PHONE NUMBER: 031 7023659
Do you need a Licence to sell meat in South Africa?
To legally sell any foodstuff in South Africa, except unprocessed agricultural products, you must apply for a Certificate of Acceptability from the local authority, which would typically be your municipality.
This certificate must be in place before you start trading.
What do I need to sell meat in South Africa?
How to apply for a Retail Butcher Shop Licence
- Ensure that your facility complies with the construction requirements of the relevant standard.
- Sign an agreement with a PrimeSafe-approved third-party auditor.
- Submit a license application together with the applicable fee.
Which meat is in demand in South Africa?
“South Africans will consume more chicken as a result of projected price increases for other proteins like beef and lamb.”
It is more affordable in comparison to other meats, which may push middle-class consumers towards this protein source, said the report.