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How to wash your hands without access to running water

By Adele Krogh on 15 October 2020

No access to running water? No problem, it is still possible to effectively wash your hands - here's how.

Warning letter sent after dangerous mislabeling leads to recall

By Guest Author on 15 October 2020

A food firm has received a warning letter for mislabeling. Mislabeling is a food safety concern because undeclared allergens and other labeling problems are a serious threat to public health and often result in large scale recalls.

8 Things to focus on when you buy a cleaning disinfectant or sanitizer

By SMT LABS Pty Ltd on 13 October 2020

Selecting a suitable disinfectant or sanitizer can be complicated. Therefore, to make the right decision, you must understand firstly why proper cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting is so extremely important...

Chemical Efficacy Testing Standards | SMT eBook

By SMT LABS Pty Ltd on 13 October 2020

One of the main focus areas shared world-wide is food. Whether you love preparing food...

Codex covers food hygiene and allergens in first ever virtual meeting

By Guest Author on 13 October 2020

Work on food hygiene, allergens and support of food trade in Africa have been adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which recently met online for the first time in its history.

WEBINAR | Rapid kits on-site solution for food allergen detection

By Food Focus on 24 September 2020

In this webinar the FACTS team takes a closer look at the food industry’s responsibilities...

What should I do if I need to recall my product?

By Linda Jackson on 22 September 2020

There have been a number of highly publicized food recalls in the food industry in the last few years. From polony to pilchards to juice, major food manufacturers have had to undertake public recalls under the watchful eye of the media and several government departments.

Survey identifies main food safety concerns for consumers

By Guest Author on 21 September 2020

Six in 10 people said they would never go to a restaurant again if they contracted a foodborne illness while eating there, according to a survey...

Five Trends Defining the Food Industry Post-COVID

By Guest Author on 21 September 2020

Overnight, the pandemic has turned the entire food industry upside down. While news stories speak of robot deliveries, contactless purchases, and sanitizing protocols, the changes might be much more substantial than that. So, what is the real impact, and what does the future hold

Experts affirm that coronavirus is ‘highly unlikely’ to be food risk

By Guest Author on 15 September 2020

It is highly unlikely that SARS-CoV-2 is a food safety risk, according to an international group of scientists. The International Commission for Microbiological Specifications of Foods (ICMSF) is a non-governmental organization and an observer to Codex Alimentarius...

Study investigates large STEC rise in Switzerland

By Guest Author on 15 September 2020

Since 2015, a large rise in cases has been observed. This coincided with introducing multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panels for stool analyzes in standard laboratory practice in Switzerland suggesting that the increase in notified patients was because of a change in tes

Are Remote Audits Here to Stay?

By Guest Author on 15 September 2020

COVID-19 put audits on hold beginning in March as the industry looked to food safety leaders like GFSI to provide guidance on the pandemic’s impact for the auditing process.

WHO to update foodborne disease estimates; FERG experts sought

By Guest Author on 11 September 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning to update figures on the burden of foodborne diseases by 2025.

Egg Product Inspection Regulations Get First Update in 50 Years

By Guest Author on 11 September 2020

Under the new rule, federally inspected egg products plants are required to develop and implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). FSIS will continue to test for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

Advancing Food Safety across the Frozen Food Industry

By Guest Author on 07 September 2020

In 2017, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) embarked upon a strategic plan that prioritized the advancement of food safety across the frozen food and beverage industry around the prevention and control of Listeria monocytogenes. Over the past 3 years...

WEBINAR | Implementing a Food Safety Culture Improvement Intervention

By Food Focus on 02 September 2020

Join us for two days of practical training on how to assess and approach a food safety culture improvement programme.

WEBINAR | DSA Introduction to dairy labelling

By Dairy Standard Agency on 02 September 2020

This webinar will introduce the improved DSA labelling guideline that provides a user friendly and integrated platform for the interpretation of the labelling requirements regarding food safety, product composition and metrology applicable to dairy products.

SURVEY | Defrosting

By PHT South Africa on 01 September 2020

Frozen raw materials used in processing or preparation of food products need to be defrosted efficiently, safely and without quality losses. Defrosting often presents challenges in food processing facilities. Please assist us with this 1-minute survey about how you approach de

Consumer Reports takes consumers by hand on fresh produce and pesticides

By Guest Author on 28 August 2020

Everybody knows the story about Goldilocks and the Three Bears and that porridge that was too cold and too hot but was finally “just right.” Consumer Reports is looking at coming out “just right” in a new study about fresh produce and pesticides.

Whitepaper | The advantages of digital quality checklists for ensuring food safety

By Testo South Africa SANAS Calibration Lab JHB on 26 August 2020

In order to lead and support staff in the implementation of and compliance to food safety, checklists and work instructions help in carrying out the right steps. A good checklist ensures that no process steps are missed out, and at the same time serves as proof of compliance wit

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How to wash your hands without access to running water

Warning letter sent after dangerous mislabeling leads to recall

8 Things to focus on when you buy a cleaning disinfectant or sanitizer

Chemical Efficacy Testing Standards | SMT eBook

Codex covers food hygiene and allergens in first ever virtual meeting

WEBINAR | Rapid kits on-site solution for food allergen detection

What should I do if I need to recall my product?

Survey identifies main food safety concerns for consumers

Five Trends Defining the Food Industry Post-COVID

Experts affirm that coronavirus is ‘highly unlikely’ to be food risk

Study investigates large STEC rise in Switzerland

Are Remote Audits Here to Stay?

WHO to update foodborne disease estimates; FERG experts sought

Egg Product Inspection Regulations Get First Update in 50 Years

Advancing Food Safety across the Frozen Food Industry

WEBINAR | Implementing a Food Safety Culture Improvement Intervention

WEBINAR | DSA Introduction to dairy labelling

SURVEY | Defrosting

Consumer Reports takes consumers by hand on fresh produce and pesticides

Whitepaper | The advantages of digital quality checklists for ensuring food safety

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