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Food Compliance Agency

A SPECIALISED AGENCY DEDICATED TO ASSISTING QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS (QSRS), GUESTHOUSES AND BAKERIES IN OBTAINING THEIR COMPULSORY LICENSES

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Your Compliance Needs

Choose from our range of flexible pricing options that cater to your specific needs.

Certificate of Acceptability (COA)

A permit issued in South Africa to food businesses that meet health and safety regulations.

Informal R2 950
Formal R4 500
*Starting from
  • Hassle free process
  • Certificate delivered to you
  • Simple/clear costs
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Business Trading License

Required by law for certain businesses, including food service operations, to operate from your local municipality.

Informal R3 200
Formal R4 500
*Starting from
  • Hassle free process
  • License delivered to you
  • Simple/clear costs
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Liquor License Application

A permit for businesses to sell, manufacture, store, or otherwise use alcoholic beverages.

*Starting from
Pricing on request
/once off
  • Hassle free process
  • License delivered to you
  • Simple/clear costs
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*Starting price, this can vary according to the Municipality fee for the area your store is in.

Structured 16-Stage Process

How Your Compliance Journey Works

Navigating municipal health bylaws shouldn't be a guessing game. We turn complex municipal red tape into a clear, structured system, guiding you through each stage to secure your Certificate of Acceptability.

Realistic Municipal Timelines: Municipal processing times across South Africa vary significantly depending on council backlogs and inspector schedules (often taking weeks or months). Providing your requested records promptly is the single fastest way to accelerate lodgement and secure your inspection date.
01
Phase 01 · Setup

Scope & Jurisdiction

We evaluate your business setup, establish your municipal jurisdiction, and assign a dedicated compliance specialist to your file.

Dedicated specialist assigned
02
Phase 02 · Collation

Custom Document Roadmap

We issue a bespoke checklist aligned strictly with your local council's criteria, thoroughly pre-verifying records to give your application the best chance of success.

Optimised for submission success
03
Phase 03 · Assessment

Compliance Assessment

Our team conducts a pre-submission compliance assessment to verify your practical store setup and documentation before council lodgement.

Prepared for inspection readiness
04
Phase 04 · Lodgement

Lodgement & EHP Liaison

We formally submit your dossier to the local Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP), monitor review queues, and coordinate the site visit.

Direct health inspector liaison
05
Phase 05 · Approval

Certificate Issued

Your official permit is delivered for legal display. We log your details into our automated system with 90-day renewal alerts.

Fully compliant trading & renewal alerts
Comprehensive Roadmap

Want The Full Stage-by-Stage Breakdown?

Explore our detailed guide covering municipal timeframes, compliance assessment verification, building plan coordination with BCA, and common pitfalls to avoid.

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Contact Information

Address

457 Rodericks Rd, Lynnwood,
Pretoria, 0081

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

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