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Animal feed in South Africa is regulated under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act 36 of 1947). For decades, this Act has provided the legal framework for the manufacture, registration, sale, and safety of livestock feeds
This Act is the foundational law that regulates the registration, production, import, sale, and quality control of animal feeds and farm inputs in South Africa. It provides the legal backbone for ensuring that all farm feeds, including compound feeds, premixes, and raw materials, meet strict safety and quality standards before they reach farmers and livestock. Act 36 has played a crucial role in protecting animal and human health, promoting fair trade, and enhancing food security nationwide.
Farm feed is governed by the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act 36 of 1947).
DALRDD through the Directorate of Agriculture Inputs Control (DAIC) operates under the authority of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act 36 of 1947). This legislation governs various aspects of Farm Feeds in South Africa, including their importation, manufacturing, acquisition, distribution, sales, use, advertising, and disposal.
Farm Feeds or animal feeds are defined as substances that may result from processes like crushing, gristing, or grinding, or substances to which ingredients are added or removed. They can also include condimental foods, vitamin or mineral substances, other substances which possess or are alleged to possess nutritive properties; any bone products for feeding domestic animals or livestock, and stock licks or substances used as stock licks. Straw, chaff, unground hay, silage, certain cereals in grain form, or substances prepared according to specific instructions for own use are not considered as Farm Feeds unless otherwise declared by the Minister.
For individuals or entities intending to engage in these activities, it is essential to register their products and provide detailed information and data to the Registrar of Act No. 36 of 1947. This information is crucial for evaluating the safety, efficacy, and quality of the products.
The Act controls imports, registration of new farm feeds, sales, applications, and supply of these substances. The Act also sets guidelines for labelling, composition, and advertising of animal feeds.
The administration of Act 36 is under the authority of the Minister of Agriculture, who appoints a Registrar responsible for its execution.
Farm Feeds are subject to various regulations that provide vital guidelines for those involved in the farm feed industry. Being well-informed about these regulations is imperative. You can find further details in the respective documents.
The relevant regulations include:
For comprehensive guidance on farm feed registration and the documents needed for various application types, please refer to the following resources:
This guideline outlines feed ingredient requirements and general rules for farm feed.
This guideline outlines the necessary documents for each type of registration application.
This guideline provides insights into how to submit a registration application, including relevant contact details.
This guideline outlines the requirements for registering a sterilising or rendering plant.
Act 36 of 1947 – Regulation relating to Tariffs for the registration of farm feeds No. R.6047, 28 March 2025
AFMA Farm Feed Registration Tariffs Summary 2025/2026
DALRRD Reference Numbers – EFT Payments of Farm Feeds and Sterilizing Plants
DALRRD Banking Details
The latest farm feed application forms are listed below:
It’s important to note that the forms to complete will depend on the type of application you are submitting.
For comprehensive guidance on the necessary documents for each type of registration application, please refer to to the link below:
Receipt of a signed copy of the Service Request Form (SRF) from the Farm Feeds division acts as an acknowledgement of receipt and provides evidence that your registration application has been submitted.
Applicants can expect to receive a signed acknowledgement of receipt via email within 7 working days from the date of submission. If no feedback is received within this timeframe, it is advisable to contact the registrar’s office for a follow-up.
FUNCTION | AIC Official | Telephone | |
INBOUND Administrator(s) | Ms Shirley Simelane | 012 319 7120 | ShirleyMa@dalrrd.gov.za |
OUTBOUND | Mr Malwandla Baloyi | 012 319 6816 | Malwandla@dalrrd.gov.za |
Mr David Kabini | 012 319 7071 | DavidKab@dalrrd.gov.za | |
Mr Patrick Modika | 012 319 6720 | PatrickMo@dalrrd.gov.za | |
Technical Advisors | Mr Simthembile Ngambu | 012 319 7152 | SimthembileNG@dalrrd.gov.za |
Mr David Vilakazi | 012 319 7807 | DavidV@dalrrd.gov.za | |
Ms Kumnandi Qwele | 012 319 7904 | KumnandiQ@dalrrd.gov.za | |
Dr Cebisa Kumanda | 012 319 6966 | CebisaK@dalrrd.gov.za | |
Snr Administrative Supervisor | Ms Elelwani Rathogwa | 012 319 7847 | ElelwaniR@dalrrd.gov.za |
Supervisor | Mr David Motloi | 012 319 6889 | DavidM@dalrrd.gov.za |
The Farm Feed division’s office operates from 07:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.
To ensure a seamless experience, it is requested that you schedule an appointment in advance if you intend to meet with AIC farm feed officials to avoid disappointment. Appointments can be arranged with the designated farm feed official on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
All complaints should be reported to the Registrar of Act No. 36 of 1947 and marked for attention to the administration officer of Inspection Services. The written complaints must be sent via email to Mrs Sindile Matlala – SindileM@Dalrrd.gov.za. A copy of the document and the relevant forms have also been uploaded to the AFMA website for your convenience.
DALRRD Procedure for Reporting
The general public, farming communities, manufacturers of feed and agricultural input supplies, provincial municipalities, local government, and Act 36 of 1947 inspection services under the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, need to join forces and fight the illegal import, usage, advertisement and sale of farm feeds, pet food, fertilizers, agricultural remedies, stock remedies & pest control operators without licenses.
There is a need for all parties to ensure that an effective and accountable society can work together with the Agricultural Input Control (AIC) division of DALRRD to curb these illegal activities.
The DALRRD inspection services of AIC do not have permanent officials in all the South African provinces to ensure proper monitoring, and based on those principles, industry and the farming communities need to become more involved and implement self-regulating mechanisms whereby members can participate via a structured complaints reporting procedure to facilitate improved monitoring of farm feeds and agricultural inputs.
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