ASC Food Safety

ASC Food Safety is a trusted partner in food safety, compliance, and public health solutions. Accredited by FoodBev SETA, HPCSA, SAATCA, and various other institutes, we deliver training, auditing, and consulting services that empower organisations to meet international standards such as HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GLOBALG.A.P., BRCGS, and IFS. With decades of combined expertise, our team blends technical precision with practical clarity, ensuring compliance systems are not only effective but easy to implement. From small businesses to multinational enterprises, we provide tailored support that strengthens food safety management systems. Operating across South Africa and beyond, ASC Consultants is committed to creating safer businesses and healthier communities. We believe food safety is more than compliance, it’s the foundation of trust, resilience, and success.

Legislation - Agricultural Product Standards Act Regulations and Standards

MEAT (RAW PROCESSED) – Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Products Intended for Sale in South Africa

28 November 20251 September 2022 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the Classification and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Intended for Sale in South Africa (R2410 of 2022)

Media - Carte Blanche Interview (Manganese Dust)

ASC Consultants – Carte Blanche Interview (Manganese Dust and the Environmental and Health Implications)

28 November 202521 August 2022 by ASC Food Safety

Carte Blanche interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the Environmental and Health Implications of Manganese dust.

Media - Daily Maverick Article (Impact of Manganese Ore Dust)

ASC Consultants Daily Maverick Article (Impact of Manganese Ore Dust)

28 November 202530 May 2022 by ASC Food Safety

ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants’ article in the Daily Maverick highlights the environmental and health impact of Manganese ore dust.

Legislation - Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – Regulations Relating to Health Messages on Container Labels of Alcoholic Beverages

28 November 20251 November 2020 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to health messages on container labels of alcoholic beverages (R764 of 2007 | R1208 of 2008 | R1143 of 2020).

TEA – Regulations Relating to Tea and Related Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

28 November 20251 November 2020 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to tea and related products intended for sale in South Africa (R1153 of 2020).

COFFEE AND CHICORY – Regulations Relating to Coffee, Chicory and Related Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

28 November 20251 November 2020 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to coffee, chicory and related products intended for sale in South Africa (R1154 of 2020).

Media - Daily Maverick Article (The Risk of Food Fraud to Public Health)

ASC Consultants Daily Maverick Article (How Food Fraud Endangers Public Health)

28 November 20257 October 2020 by ASC Food Safety

ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants’ article in the Daily Maverick highlights the impact of Food Fraud on Public Health.

EGGS – Regulations Regarding the Grading, Packing and Marking of Eggs Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

28 November 20251 April 2020 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of eggs intended for sale in South Africa (R345 of 2020).

RICE (KERNELS) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Rice Kernels Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

28 November 20251 February 2020 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of rice kernels intended for sale in South Africa (R44 of 2020).

WHEAT (BREAD) – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Bread Wheat Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

28 November 20251 December 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of bread wheat intended for sale in South Africa (R1547 of 2019).

MEAT (PROCESSED) – Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Processed Meat Products Intended for Sale in South Africa

28 November 20251 November 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the classification and marking of processed meat intended for sale in South Africa (R1283 of 2019)

PULSES – Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Pulses Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

28 November 20251 June 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the grading, packing, and marking of pulses intended for sale in South Africa (R632 of 2019).

SODIUM – Regulations Relating to the Reduction of Sodium in Certain Foodstuffs and Related Matters

28 November 20251 June 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters (R214 of 2013 | R1071 of 2017 | R812 of 2019).

MEAT – Regulations Regarding Red Meat

28 November 20251 May 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation Regarding Red Meat (R1072 of 2004 | R350 of 2005).

MEAT (OSTRICH) – Ostrich Regulations

28 November 20251 May 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation regarding ostrich (R54 of 2007).

MEAT (POULTRY) – Poultry Regulations

28 November 20251 May 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation regarding poultry (R153 of 2006).

MILK AND DAIRY – Regulations Relating to Milk and Dairy Products

28 November 20251 April 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to milk and dairy products (R1555 of 1997 | R1262 of 2010 | R127 of 2014).

LABELLING (MEDICAL PURPOSES) – Regulations Relating to the Labelling of Foods for Special Medical Purposes

28 November 20251 April 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the labelling of foods for special medical purposes (R493 of 2002).

LABELLING (GENETIC MODIFICATION) – Regulations Relating to the Labelling of Foodstuffs Obtained Through Certain Techniques of Genetic Modification

28 November 20251 April 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the labelling of foodstuffs obtained through certain techniques of genetic modification (R25 of 2004).

COMFREY AND KONJAC – Regulations Relating to the Prohibition of the Sale of Comfrey, Foodstuffs Containing Comfrey and Jelly Confectionery Containing Konjac

28 November 20251 April 2019 by ASC Food Safety

South African legislation relating to the prohibition of the sale of comfrey, foodstuffs containing comfrey and jelly confectionery containing konjac (R1408 of 2003).