About PPECB

The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB), established in 1926,  is a statutory organisation, which conducts its business in terms of the Perishable Products Export Control Act 9 of 1983.
PPEC Act 9 of 1983

PPECB also operates as an assignee for the National Department of Agriculture under the requirements of the Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990.
APS Act 119 of 1990

As a public entity, PPECB has to adhere to the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999.
Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999

Manual for the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000.
Manual for the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000

Application Form - Request for Access to Record of Public Body

PPECB currently acts as an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for producers and exporters of perishable food products. PPECB’s services reduce the risk of producers and exporters of these products.

PPECB controls all perishable exports from South Africa, the value of which is approximately 15 billion S.A. Rands per annum. It has an annual income of approximately 150 million S.A. Rands.

At present, PPECB employs over 300 people, who deal with more than 2 500 customers, 200 products and 500 product varieties. More than 50 service types are provided from more than 30 offices in 11 production regions, at more than 1 500 locations.
Customers and stakeholders include producers, producer organisations, pack-houses, manufacturers, exporters, export agents, cold store operators, transport operators, shipping lines, port authorities, port terminal operators, retailers and governments.

PPECB Vision statement

A Partner in Global Competitiveness of South African Perishable Products.

PPECB Mission statement

To build competitive capacity in our people and systems in Industries we serve in order to instill world-wide confidence in South African Perishable Products.

Our Values

• Professionalism
• Accountability 
• Passion
• Integrity
• Confidence

Business outcomes

• Confidence in impartial service provision
• Minimised risk in supply chain
• Cost/Benefit value of service
• Custodian of industry information
• Customised services on demand
• Service culture

Culture

• Service orientated
• Value and outcomes based
• Flexible & dynamic teams
• Cost conscious
• Information sharing
• Empowered
• Decision making
• Problem solving

Value proposition

Strengthening Market Access:

• Confidence in Southern African products
• Confidence in Southern African systems
• Confidence in People

Industry specific partnerships

• Citrus fruit
• Deciduous fruit (Pome/Stone)
• Subtropical fruit
• Grapes
• Fishing
• Dairy
• Flowers
• Vegetables