Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)

PPECB is South Africa’s official certification agency for the export of perishable products and applies global standards through the organisation’s highly competent and motivated people. As a parastatal organisation, PPECB exists and delivers cold chain services in terms of the PPECB Act (since 1926) and delivers inspection services, mandated by the Department of Agriculture, under the APS Act (since 1991). In a world that is becoming more competitive, the value of organisations and services are put under the spotlight. PPECB has been delivering valuable services to the industry over centuries, some of these include. Cold Chain Services Who can be contacted for more information regarding this programme? Robbie Robinson – Cold Chain Programme Manager Tel +27-(0)21- 510 6503 or robbier@ppecb.com Research & Development in the Cold Chain Who can be contacted for more information regarding this programme? Dr Malcolm Dodd – Cold Chain Specialist Tel +27-(0)21- 510 6503 or malcolmd@ppecb.com Inspection Services PPECB, mandated by the Department of Agriculture, has been delivering end-point inspection services on perishable products destined for export since 1991. PPECB Assessors have been trained extensively and continuously in a Harmonization programme in order to deliver an exceptionally competent service to the industry. Assessors are stationed across the country and delivers inspection services on 200 product types at more that 1500 locations. What is the value of the Passed for Export stamp? to increase this extremely important contribution to the South African economy. Who can be contacted for more information regarding this programme? Johan Blaauw – Inspection Services Programme Manager Tel +27-(0)21- 8724566 or johanb@ppecb.com Food Safety Who can be contacted for more information regarding Food Safety? Lindy Groenewald Tel +27-(0)21- 930 1134 or lindyg@ppecb.com The Mycotoxin Analytical Programme (MAP) Who can be contacted for more information regarding Mycotoxin analysis André Bosman Tel +27-(0)12- 804 6825/6 or andreb@ppecb.com The PPECB program for training and technical support also provides training and consultation programmes to facilitate growers and other operators in the supply chain to comply with food safety standards. Food Safety related training Dr Graham Campbell Tel +27-(0)21- 930 1134 or grahamc@ppecb.com Please see the website for more information on these services an\s well as other service offerings.