Facts and Information about Organic Food and Sustainability in South Africa

Can a Life Coach help with organic food?

A life coach typically focuses on helping individuals set and achieve personal and professional goals, improve their overall well-being, and make positive changes in their lives. While a life coach may not specialize in nutrition or organic food specifically, they can certainly assist you in creating and implementing a plan to incorporate organic food into your lifestyle if that aligns with your goals. Find out more ….

What is organic food?

The Food Advisory Consumer Service, FACS, is South Africa’s first independent food and nutrition consumer service.

There plenty of very interesting articles about organic food and loads of good reads about healthy eating.

For example this Article which explains what organic food means.

What does certified organic mean?

Organic food in South Africa is regulated. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (DAFF) in South Africa is responsible for overseeing and regulating organic agriculture. The regulatory framework for organic farming is outlined in the “South African Standard for Organic Production and Processing” (SANS 1364).

Key points regarding organic food regulation in South Africa include:

1. Certification Bodies: The South African organic sector operates with the involvement of accredited certification bodies. These organizations are responsible for inspecting and certifying farms and businesses as organic based on the requirements outlined in SANS 1364.

2. SANS 1364 Standard: This standard outlines the principles and practices of organic farming and covers various aspects, including soil fertility management, pest and disease control, and the use of organic inputs. It also addresses processing and labeling requirements for organic products.

3. Certification Process: Organic farmers and producers must undergo a certification process to be recognized as organic. This process involves inspections and assessments by accredited certification bodies to ensure compliance with organic standards.

4. Labeling and Traceability: Certified organic products in South Africa are required to meet specific labeling requirements. This includes using the term “organic” only for products that have been certified, and labels must also indicate the certification body.

5. Import and Export: South Africa’s organic regulations also cover the import and export of organic products. Products that are imported or exported as organic must meet the relevant standards and be certified by accredited certification bodies.

Consumers looking for organic products in South Africa are encouraged to look for the certification logos or labels provided by accredited certification bodies. These labels indicate that the product has met the necessary organic standards and has been verified by a recognized certification authority. Certification bodies in South Africa may include organizations such as Ecocert, SGS, and others accredited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).

Looking for organic wine producers?

Visit the Biodynamic Organic Wine website

The Biodynamic and Organic Wines of South Africa, is an association of certified Biodynamic and Organic wine producers. The association was created to form a platform for bringing together certified Biodynamic and Organic wine producers to help consumers and media to easily see which wine producers are certified Biodynamic and organic in South Africa.