All foodstuffs in South Africa must be safe for human consumption according to the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act (FCD Act), which regulates the manufacture, labelling, sale, and importation of food. Hygiene matters are addressed by the National Health Act. Depending on the nature of your products, you may also need to comply with standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), particularly for canned meat and frozen/canned fishery products. Retailers or export markets might also require adherence to more stringent food safety and quality standards or international certifications like GlobalG.A.P., FSSC 22000, or BRCGS Food Safety. Implementing a basic food safety system, including pest control, traceability, temperature control records, cleaning checklists, and hygiene inspections, is crucial.