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In Part 4 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 4 (Site Standards). The Site Standards requirement consists of 16 clauses (sections) and has 2 fundamental requirements. The following clauses are fundamental requirements: 4.3 Layout, product flow and segregation 4.11 Housekeeping and hygiene A …
In Part 3 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 3 (the Food Safety and Quality Management System). The Food Safety and Quality Management System requirement consists of 11 clauses (sections) and has 4 fundamental requirements. The following clauses are fundamental requirements: 3.4 Internal …
In Part 2 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 2 (the Food Safety Plan – HACCP). The Food Safety Plan – HACCP requirement consists of 13 clauses (sections) and is a fundamental requirement in its entirety. PLEASE NOTE THE ENTIRE FOOD SAFETY PLAN …
We are going to start with Requirement 1, which deals with senior management commitment. As we know the starting point for any effective food safety management system is a commitment of senior management to the development of a positive food safety culture that ensures food safety. The standard places a …
A hot topic in the Nelson Mandela Bay community is the public outcry against manganese ore storage and handling and their impact on public health safety. Manganese ore has been a staple export in the region for over forty years, with two main ports in the Eastern Cape (Gqeberha and …
Milk and dairy products are a staple in most households. We use dairy as key ingredients in many foods and meals, as supplements in food products, and people drink milk on its own or in other beverages such as tea or coffee. Dairy products are incredibly rich in nutrients such …
Written by: Mthokozisi Nkosi (CEO and founder of ASC Consultants) Food truck businesses in South Africa have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Most people have explored this type of business as a form of additional income or hobby. In recent months, a lot of people have enquired …
Most people think that to have a successful food business, you need to have a company 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 …