R638 vs R962: South Africa’s Food Safety Regulations Explained
South African Food Law Updated May 2026 · 20 min read · By Mthokozisi Nkosi – SAATCA R638 Lead Implementer R638 has been South Africa’s governing food safety regulation since 22 June 2018. Yet in 2026 – eight years on – Environmental Health Practitioners across the country still find food businesses displaying expired …