02 / ComplianceSANS 1853Independent lab certification
Audit-grade
cold proof.
Ice for human consumption is regulated under SANS 1853. We send samples to an independent lab on a rolling schedule and publish every passing certificate here — for your auditor, your health inspector, your due diligence.
The standard
SANS 1853.
South African National Standard for ice intended for human consumption.
01 — Microbiological
No pathogens
Total coliforms, E. coli, faecal coliforms — within strict limits. Tested at the line, not at the lab door.
02 — Chemical
Safe water source
Free chlorine, pH, conductivity, heavy metals — within potable water standards. Same water you drink, frozen.
03 — Cold chain
From plant to bag
Production, packaging, storage and dispatch all tracked. Insulated transport, audit log per delivery.
04 — Traceability
Every batch logged
Production batch + lab cert mapped. If anything ever turns up off, we can trace back to source within minutes.
The receipts
Active certificates.
Each cert is the actual PDF from the lab. Download, share with your auditor, file with your records.
Public certificates coming online shortly.
Direct lab certificate requests:contact us →
Audit support
Need a custom letter,
archive copy, or supplier audit pack?
Hospitality groups, fishery procurement, retail auditors — we regularly issue supplier packs covering microbiology history, cold-chain procedures, and operator certifications. Reply with what your auditor wants and we'll ship a bundled PDF within 24 hours.