Animal Feed Safety
Ensures all commercial animal feed products manufactured or distributed in South Carolina are safe and nutritious.
Antifreeze
All sizes of antifreeze products sold in South Carolina must be registered with SCDA.
Dealers & Handlers
Individuals verifying the accuracy of weights and other measurements for commodities must be licensed.
Fruit and Vegetable Grading
Fruit and vegetable grading and certification is handled through SCDA’s Federal-State Inspection Services.
Gas Pumps and Scales
Ensures consumers get the quality and quantity of the products they purchase, including gasoline, LP gas meters, and packaged/weighed goods.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
We help growers minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses during production, packing, handling, and storing of fresh produce.
Help with Food Safety
SCDA offers several areas of assistance when it comes to food safety, including retail, milk, produce, animal feed, and more.
Hemp Farming Program
SCDA administers the South Carolina Hemp Farming Program.
Ice Vending Machines
All ice vending machines in operation or to be placed in operation must be registered with SCDA.
Laboratory Services
Helps protect consumers from unsafe, ineffective, or fraudulent goods.
Metrology
Traceable calibrations for mass and volume standards as well as equipment calibration.
Milk Safety
SCDA has a specific department that regulates all Grade A Dairy facilities in the state.
Produce Safety
The science-based minimum standards for safe production and harvesting of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Retail Food Safety
Inspects and issues permits to retail food establishments, such as restaurants, grocery stores, food trucks, schools, and more.
Wholesale Food Safety
Ensures that foods are manufactured, stored, distributed, and marketed under safe, sanitary conditions.
