Informal Food Outlets (Spaza Shops) Compliance
Consulting Services
Raising safety standards in South Africa’s informal food economy
VGL Dimensions helps informal food businesses — such as spaza shops, vendors, and township butcheries — implement basic, affordable food safety systems. Our consulting empowers these businesses to operate legally, protect their customers, and access broader markets.
VGL align its strategic services goals to customer goals in order to: protect public health, ensure consumer trust, promote food safety culture, and prevent costly non-conformities.
Services We Offer
Step-by-step guidance to help businesses meet hygiene, safety, and licensing requirements with confidence
We offer simple, step-by-step guidance in:
- Training of persons in charge of food trading and serving facilities
- Complying with food hygiene and safety laws
- Evaluating raw material suppliers for food safety risks
- Using food-grade detergents for cleaning and pest control poisons
- Implementing staff hygiene and protective measures
- Preparing for municipal inspections and licensing
We Serve
Supporting Food Safety in the Informal and Small-Scale Sector
Informal food selling outlets (spaza shops)
Butcheries and meat shops
Street food vendors and takeaways
Community kitchens and caterers
Why It Matters
Empowering the Informal Food Sector for Safer, Sustainable Growth
With South Africa’s informal food sector playing a crucial role in food access and entrepreneurship, it’s essential that:
- Public health is safeguarded
- Vendors can meet basic food safety legal standards
- Businesses growth and trust
Why VGL Dimensions?
Accessible Expertise for Safer, Compliant Food Businesses
- We simplify compliance with easy-to-use templates and forms
- Our team includes HPCSA-registered professionals
- We offer community-friendly rates and mobile consulting options
- We help informal vendors take pride in running safe, legal operations
Send Us A Message
Do you have any questions about our informal food outlets (spaza shops) compliance service?
At VGL Dimensions, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet your unique needs. Reach out to our team today to learn how we can support your business with excellence and precision.