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ISO 9001 - So where are you in your transition?

By Linda Jackson on 01 February 2017

We have had the new version of ISO 9001 for well over a year, which means it is no longer new! So where are you in the transition process – hopefully you have a plan? If not, this article offers some suggestions for 2017. (Bottom line: You have a three-year transition period!)

MANAGING YOUR COMPLIANCE RECORDS ACCORIDNG TO LEGISLATION

By Linda Jackson on 01 February 2017

Have you ever wondered how long your need to keep your compliance records? We have put together some guidelines according to legislation - so make sure you tick the boxes!

HACCP is Basic

By Guest Author on 26 January 2017

Why food safety you may ask? Well, we can explain the urgency and motivation for food safety management systems (FSMS) very easily - it's a matter of life and death. We need food manufacturers as well as regulatory authorities to plan and regulate the food safety of food products

The Basics of Lockout/Tagout Compliance - Part 1

By Guest Author on 26 January 2017

In part 1 of a two-part series about lockout/tagout compliance, the author examines the importance of lockout/tagout and the components of an effective program.

Lockout/tagout Programs falling short in Food Industry

By Guest Author on 17 January 2017

Although this article highlights statistics from the USA, the concerns are valid in the South African food industry too. This should make you think and having you reaching for your safety file to ensure you have a lock out procedure.

ISO 9001:2015: Avoiding nonconformities during the transition

By Guest Author on 06 December 2016

The anticipated release later this year of the revised version of ISO 9001:2015—“Quality management systems—Requirements,” has many organizations asking what the revision will mean for them.

What's in your safety file?

By Linda Jackson on 05 December 2016

What information do you need in your safety file? Here’s a handy checklist developed by the experts

OHS Systems - Why on earth do we need them?

By Linda Jackson on 28 November 2016

If you read our article on the documentation you should have enough in place to demonstrate due diligence and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and you might be wondering why on earth would you need to do anything more, but ...

MUSHROOM LEGISLATION

By Linda Jackson on 16 November 2016

Discover the legislation that related to mushroom growing, canning, slicing, packing and exporting in South Africa.

Diabetes Toolbox Talk

By Guest Author on 14 November 2016

This month is national diabetes month. Need a toolbox talk to highlight the seriousness of the condition at work? Here we go.

10 Steps to health and safety - Part 2

By Linda Jackson on 08 November 2016

In the first part of this article we helped you with identifying risks and training your employees. Learn more in the next 5 steps.

R2718 REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE COMPOSITION AND LABELLING OF RAW BOEREWORS, RAW SPECIES SAUSAGE AND RAW MIXED-SPECIES SAU R1086 REGULATIONS RELATING TO STERILISING PLANTS

By Linda Jackson on 04 November 2016

Regulation No. R. 1086 of 3 November 2006 REGULATIONS RELATING TO STERILISING PLANTS, under the FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT NO. 36 OF 1947) deals with the feed and food safety aspects. for rendering facilities.

RENDERING FACILITIES - THERE'S LEGISLATION FOR CLEANING THE BACK END

By Linda Jackson on 04 November 2016

Most rendering plants are considered the orphan of the abattoir – a place where angels fear to tread. During a recent HACCP audit in one such facility, I was surprised to discover a very comprehensive regulation dealing specifically with this often-forgotten department. Even if y