Letap Fishing maintains internationally recognised certifications across food safety, sustainability, quality, and regulatory compliance ensuring every product meets the highest standards from sea to shelf.
At Letap Fishing, we are committed to delivering premium-quality seafood while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Our operations are supported by internationally recognised certifications and industry accreditations, ensuring that every product meets strict requirements for quality, traceability, responsible sourcing, and export readiness.
This commitment allows us to supply seafood products to local and international markets with confidence and integrity.
Our certifications demonstrate our dedication to:
The Dolphin Safe certification demonstrates that our fishing practices are conducted in a manner that minimizes the risk of harm to dolphins and other marine mammals. This certification reflects our commitment to responsible harvesting methods, sustainable fisheries management, and the protection of marine ecosystems.
Confirms that our products and facilities comply with South African safety, quality, and regulatory standards. NRCS oversight helps ensure product integrity and consumer protection.
SGS is one of the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification companies. Their involvement provides independent assurance that our products meet international quality and safety requirements.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification demonstrates that our seafood is processed under strict food safety management systems, ensuring safe, high-quality products from catch to customer.
PPECB certification confirms that our seafood exports comply with South African export standards and international cold chain requirements, maintaining product quality throughout transport and distribution.
Indicates compliance with United States Food and Drug Administration requirements, allowing our products to meet strict standards for export to the U.S. market.
The MSC certification recognizes sustainable fishing practices that help protect fish stocks, marine ecosystems, and the long-term health of our oceans.
Letap Fishing holds a verified B-BBEE Level 1 contributor rating the highest possible classification under South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework. This reflects our 100% black ownership, 40% black female ownership, and comprehensive empowerment across all pillars.
Letap Fishing operates as a fully compliant, registered fishing rights holder under the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). Our fishing rights span four sectors Squid, Hake Trawl, Pilchards, and Anchovy all issued and renewed in accordance with South Africa's Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA).