由 caicai8478 Registration and certification: Health products need to be registered with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). When registering, detailed information of the product must be submitted, including ingredients, efficacy, production process, quality standards, safety and effectiveness data, etc. The company must also provide relevant production qualification certificates such as GMP certificates.
Label requirements: The label must be in English and include the product name, ingredient list, efficacy description, method of consumption, shelf life, storage conditions, manufacturer and importer information, etc. The label should be clear and easy to understand and must not contain false or misleading content. For products containing allergens, they must be clearly marked.
Import process
Apply for an import license: The importer applies for an import license from the relevant South African department and submits product registration documents, importer qualification certificates, commercial invoices and other materials.
Cargo transportation and declaration: Arrange the transportation of goods to South African ports or airports. Before the arrival of the goods, the importer shall make an import declaration through the South African Customs electronic system and provide detailed cargo information and related documents.
Customs inspection: South African customs inspects the goods to check whether the goods are consistent with the declared information and whether the products comply with South African regulations and standards. The inspection includes product quality, label compliance, etc.
Pay taxes and fees: Pay tariffs, value-added tax and other taxes and fees according to the value and category of the goods.
Release and pick up: After the inspection and tax payment, the goods can be released, and the importer arranges to pick up and transport them to the destination.
Precautions
Understand local market demand: Before importing, fully investigate the demand characteristics of the South African market for health products, choose products suitable for the local market, and avoid blind imports.
Establish a good logistics channel: There are certain differences in South Africa’s logistics infrastructure. Importers need to choose reliable logistics partners to ensure safe and timely transportation of goods.
Pay attention to policy changes: South Africa’s import policy may be adjusted according to domestic conditions. Importers should pay close attention to policy changes and adjust import strategies in a timely manner.