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Most people think that to have a successful food business, you need to have a business located in a prime location, but this is not always necessary. In times like this, where everything has become expensive and unaffordable, it is perhaps a good idea to open a home-based business where …
Fish and fish products are prone to contamination mainly due the physiology of fish species, their habitat and handling practices. It’s no surprise then that they contribute to a large portion of foodborne illness incidents contributing to, on average, 6-8 % of all annually reported outbreaks. This is more than …
Microorganisms, or microbes, play an important role in breaking down natural matter in the environment. Without them, there would be a build-up of waste, and this wouldn’t be recycled back into the food chain. Because of their key job in continuing the natural recycling of nutrients, they are found basically …
There are many food industry laws and regulations in South Africa and many business owners struggle to keep up. The trick is to know the main ones and thereafter choose the ones that are relevant to your product and operations. The fact that the industry is highly regulated and that …
If you’re thinking of starting and managing a food handling business, there’s a couple of things you need to know. It’s not as easy as you think. There’s a lot of legal red tape and hoops to jump through before you can even begin setting up a business. Foodborne illnesses …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the food industry primarily protects food from possible contamination by the food handler. Protective clothing may include: hair nets jackets and trousers safety shoes overall or dust coats PPE may also be designed to protect food handler from possible injury and environmental conditions that could …
South Africa has a diverse population and is a third world country, and its economy is considered a dichotomy. One part of the population lives in extreme poverty with no to little access to clean water and sanitation. The other lives in relative comfort and has access to clean water …
Prohibition is the official act of denying, disallowing or preventing a person or an entity from carrying out specific activities. In terms of Regulation R638 of 2018, a prohibition on the handling and transportation of food may be issued by Environmental Health Inspectors (EHI). They may decide to issue a …
How do I achieve BRC Issue 8 certification? BRC Certification is usually considered extremely difficult, but it is not as difficult as most food industry organisations make it. The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety ensures effective management and assurance of product safety, quality, legality, and integrity. It provides guidance …
There has been a lot of buzz and confusion in recent months regarding the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) audits and certification. The GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Standard is an important certification for all role players in the supply chain who handle certified products. It assures customers and consumers that …