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It is the festive season and almost everyone is in a jolly mood! During this time, most of us feast like there is no tomorrow. There is an abundance of delicious meals everywhere. It is, after all, a season to be merry! It’s also the perfect storm for food poisoning …
There are no consumers who wittingly buy food that will either injure or cause a foodborne illness. Consumers trust food manufacturers that they have taken all necessary steps to ensure that the food sold to them is safe and meets their expectations. In this article, HACCP will be briefly discussed, …
Senior management commitment is a requirement for any successful business venture; be it the food industry, pharmaceuticals, an engineering firm, an advertising firm, or any other institution. There is no business initiative that could be a success without the commitment of senior leadership. The same applies to the implementation of …
Over the years, Global G.A.P has grown to become one of the most widely requested primary farming certification standards. What distinguishes Global G.A.P from other standards is that it advocates food safety and promotes sustainability, animal welfare, workers’ health and safety, and biodiversity. Recently, there has been a substantial increase …
What is a Certificate of Acceptability? A Certificate of Acceptability, popularly known as a COA, is a compliance certificate issued as per Regulation R638:2018. A COA in food handling premises confirms that the local authority has inspected the premises and was found compliant with regulatory requirements. Regulation R638:2018 governs the general …
Food Safety Practices for Persons in Charge of Food Premises Course ASC Consultants Regulation for Food Premises R638 Course is targeted at food business owners who want to comply with South African food safety regulations. It introduces Persons In Charge of Food Premises to the fundamentals of Food Safety practices, …
Many entrepreneurs have brilliant food business ideas but never know where to start and what to do to ensure their businesses are legally compliant. While having a great business idea is a good start, it is important that all relevant laws and regulations are observed to avoid legal complications. Below …
Over the years, the Global GAP Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) certification standard has been revised numerous times. The revision has been necessitated by stakeholders, producers, and market demands. Part of the market demand is influenced by the need to comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a benchmark for …
What is Global G.A.P? Global G.A.P. is an internationally recognized certified standard that ensures Good Agricultural Practices. Global Gap outlines international standards that act as a safeguard for food safety, workers’ health and safety, animal welfare, and environmental protection. The focus is on agricultural produce, livestock, and aquaculture. Global Gap’s …
As the retail market demands changed, the Global Food Safety Initiative had to update its benchmarking requirements to align with new food industry trends and information. In February 2020, the GFSI then released the new benchmarking requirements under GFSI V7.2. To maintain its GFSI recognition, Global G.A.P – a certification …