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SANS 10049:2019 edition 5: Approved for publication
SANS 10049:2019ED5: Food safety management ? Requirements for prerequisite programmes (PRPs), has been approved for publication and will be available for sale once the publication process has been finalized.
Podcast | Discussing Certificates of Acceptability with the local EHPs
Food Focus had the opportunity to chat to two experienced environmental health practitioners from the City of Ekurhuleni on the topic of Certificates of Acceptability. Find out what they had to say in this short podcast.
Spicier and icier: What does the new R638 have to say about food temperature?
In June of 2018, the General hygiene regulations for the storage and transport of food were updated. Some important changes were made to the temperature requirements and thus it is essential that we re-visit the importance of temperature control in your restaurant space.
What’s on your plate? How certification can prevent seafood fraud
About 30% of seafood products – like cod or salmon – across the world may be mislabelled, according to a recent review. The analysis showed that on average nearly a third of all fish products that were tested didn’t match the species stated on the label or food menu.
FDA releases its strategy for the safety of imported food
Agency outlines multi-layer approach to ensuring that food imports are safe.In February, FDA released its “Strategy for the Safety of Imported Food” outlining the agency’s comprehensive approach to helping ensure the safety of food imported into the United States…
No more mincing your words with mince?
Mince and sausages have often been a subject of much debate in South Africa. R1138 of October 2018 will make provision for several classes of raw meat products – so what will be the difference between minced meat and ground meat?
Patenting Your New Food Ingredients and Products
Companies spend a lot of time and money to develop new ingredients and new food products but how to patent them?
EU plans specific hygiene rules for insects used in food
The European Commission is planning to introduce hygiene rules for insects for human consumption. Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 sets rules on the hygiene of food of animal origin for businesses. The draft act proposes to add a section on insects…
APS Act Dispensations – What, Why, How and Legalities
The dispensation in respect of R 260 – the Dairy and Imitation Dairy Regulations was rescinded on 29 Jan 2019. We look at what this means
Regulation 638 and your records
The need for documentation is now plainly stated in several places in the new R638 hygiene regulation, published June 2018 in response to the Listeriosis outbreak in South Africa in 2018.
Risk/hazard: Redefining existing practices
There has been confusion over use of the terms “risks” and “hazards,” which has caused issues in the certification audit process. Issues reported include International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-certified facilities failing the transition audits to revised ISO standards that contain requirements for risk-based thinking.
The independent meat inspection scheme
What is the Independent Meat Inspection Scheme?
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