ASC Consultants – eNCA Interview (Risks of Consuming Expired Food)
eNCA interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the risk of consuming expired food.
What to Expect in the New Labelling and Advertising Regulations R3337 for Food Stuffs in South Africa
What are the Labelling and Advertising Regulations? The Labelling and Advertising Regulation is a legal document that aims to ensure that South African consumers are appropriately informed of the food they consume and places the responsibility for providing information on food businesses. In addition, these regulations have been drafted to …
Top 10 Things to Look Out For in the New BRCGS Issue 9 Audits
So, we have finally experienced the BRCGS Issue 9 audit, and we have compiled the top 10 list of the requirements that we found are catching auditees off guard: 1. Food Safety and Product Quality Culture Plan, Activities and Review We have found that most sites still need to fully …
What is the GFSI Global Markets Programme (GMaP)? – Basic and Intermediate Explained
We received many queries during the past year from small food business owners who would like to sell their products to retailers in South Africa and therefore need to implement a Food Safety Management System. Small food businesses don’t always have the resources (time, money and human resources) to implement …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 9: Requirements for Traded Products (R9)
In Part 9 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 9 (Requirements for Traded Products). The Requirements for Traded Products consist of 6 clauses (sections). There are no fundamental requirements under the requirements for traded products. A complete list of the clauses under Requirement …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 8: Production Risk Zones – High-risk, High-care and Ambient High-care (R8)
In Part 8 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 8 (Production Risk Zones – High-risk, High-care and Ambient High-care). The Production Risk Zones – High-risk, High-care and Ambient High-care Requirements consist of 7 clauses (sections). There are no fundamental requirements for Production Risk …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 7: Personnel (R7)
In Part 7 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 7 (Personnel). The Personnel requirement consists of 4 clauses (sections) and has 1 fundamental requirement. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 7.1 Training: raw material-handling, preparation, processing, packing and storage areas A complete …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 6: Process Control (R6)
In Part 6 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 6 (Process Control). The Process Control requirement consists of 4 clauses (sections) and has 2 fundamental requirements. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 6.1 Control of operations 6.2 Labelling and pack control A …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 5: Product Control (R5)
In Part 5 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 5 (Product Control). The Product Control requirement consists of 9 clauses (sections) and has 1 fundamental requirement. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 5.3 Management of allergens A complete list of the clauses …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 4: Site Standards (R4)
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 …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 3: The Food Safety and Quality Management System (R3)
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 …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 2: The Food Safety Plan – HACCP (R2)
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 …
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Changes – Part 1: Senior Management Commitment (R1)
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 …
Manganese Ore Dust from a Public Health Perspective
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 …
ASC Consultants – Carte Blanche Interview (Manganese Dust and the Environmental and Health Implications)
Carte Blanche interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the Environmental and Health Implications of Manganese dust.
The Dairy Industry: High Risk And Heavily Regulated
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 …
How to Start a Food Truck Business in South Africa
This article discuss the basic steps to start a food truck business in South Africa and is written by our CEO, a former successful food truck owner. We will look at the legalities, menu design and much more. We also
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How to Start a Home-based Food Business in 10 Easy Steps
Do you want to start a home-based food business in South Africa? This step-by-step article is your roadmap to success! Plus, free webinar included!
ASC Consultants Daily Maverick Article (Impact of Manganese Ore Dust)
ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants’ article in the Daily Maverick highlights the environmental and health impact of Manganese ore dust.
Microbial and other Contaminants in the Fishing Industry
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 …