South Africa’s industry leader
for compliance and conformance
South Africa’s
industry leader for
compliance and conformance
Who we are
About SAICRA
The South African Industrial Container Reconditioners Association (SAICRA) is a registered Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) under the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). As South Africa’s industry leader for compliance and conformance in the industrial packaging and reconditioning sector, SAICRA drives the principles of sustainablity, circular economy and resource efficiency across all Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) value chains.
Our Vision
To be South Africa’s trusted industry leader, leading the way in regulatory compliance and sustainable performance across sectors that advance the circular economy.
Our Mission
To lead a sustainable circular economy in South Africa by enabling producers, importers, and reconditioners to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations through robust systems that drive compliance, conformance and measurable environmental performance.
Our Value Proposition
Driving South Africa’s Circular Economy forward.
Advancing EPR & full life cycle Industrial Container management.
Promoting sustainability, waste valorisation & socio-economic beneficiation
Strengthening collaboration & active participation of our members, by providing technical, financial, governance & regulatory support.
Adapting & resonating to the ongoing needs & aspirations of our members & stakeholders, strengthening capacity to meet their SDG goals, ESG & sustainability targets
SAICRA is registered with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) as a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), operating an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for the industrial packaging stream, specifically covering IBCs, steel drums, HDPE drums, and containers.