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The testo 191 HACCP Data Loggers in Endurance Testing
There are three pain points which lead to dissatisfaction with the data loggers available on the market – can the testo 191 data loggers meet your demands?

Developments in the dairy regulatory landscape
The dairy industry recognises the importance of complying with national and international standards and legislation.

Whitepaper l Frying oil management
Many companies find themselves in a dilemma when it comes to frying oil management. In most cases, frying oil measurement has two main purposes: Ensuring quality and ensuring compliance.

Pick ‘n Pay recalls three brands of peanut butter
All stocks of these products have already been removed from all stores countrywide. No other peanut butter brand at Pick n Pay is involved in the recall.

EFSA updates safe threshold for sweetener erythritol (E968)
EFSA has reassessed the safety of erythritol (E 968), used as a sweetener in a variety of food and beverages, as part of an ongoing safety review of all food additives approved for use before 20 January 2009.

How do I get a Certificate of Acceptability COA?
You want to open a food business, but don’t know where to start… you need to start by complying with the law. Here are some helpful guidelines to start.

Seizure of expired and counterfeit food products : How legal is this?
Janusz Luterek from Hahn & Hahn sets the record straight on the legality of the recent spate of raids and seizures being experienced across wholesalers, retailers, and spazas in South Africa

10 Top tips for food storage in restaurants
Proper food storage in restaurants is not just a matter of convenience; it is a critical aspect of ensuring food safety – so here are our top 10 tips!

12 Business benefits of implementing a Quality Management System
As we celebrate Quality Day/Week in November, it gives us an opportunity to discuss your Quality Management System (QMS).

Handwashing: A simple, but effective food safety tool
It is such a simple activity – but vital for food safety in our facilities, and to keep our staff healthy. Today we review the basics of handwashing and how to ensure it is being done in your facility.

Fry’s wins plant based labelling appeal
Plant-based food brand, Fry’s, has won their appeal objecting to a direction issued by the FSA that declared the naming and labelling of six of their products in contravention of Regulation R.1283 (Processed Meat Regulations).

The lactoperoxidase system for food safety in the dairy sector
The Lactoperoxidase system (LPS) is used in many parts of the world to protect raw milk destined for processing and dairy products, particularly in remote areas where farmers are not near the market.