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Source domain: health.gov.za

Collected on 1 September 2026

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This document is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page published by the National Department of Health. It explains the role of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs), outlines where they are employed, details how to lodge complaints about environmental health hazards, sets investigation timelines, describes escalation procedures, and lists opportunities for applying for certificates and permits through municipal environmental health services. The content is informational and serves as a public guide to accessing environmental health regulatory services.

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Certificate of Acceptability

A certificate issued by municipal environmental health services units to confirm that a premise meets environmental health standards.

Who it is for: premises owners or operators seeking compliance verification
How to act on it: Apply at the Municipal/Environmental Health Services Unit of a district or metropolitan municipality

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Certificate of Acceptability - District and Metropolitan Municipality- Municipal/Environmental Health Services Unit

How to apply

Facts

Reference

https://www.health.gov.za/eh-faq/

Key Takeaways

Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
0800 012 322
0600 123 456
info@health.gov.za
0800 701 701
24 hours
72 hours
district and metropolitan municipalities
provincial health departments
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
National Department of Health
Minister of Health
District and Metropolitan Municipalities
Provincial Health Departments