Mthokozisi Nkosi, Food Safety Specialist and Lead Auditor

Mthokozisi Nkosi is a seasoned Food Safety, FSMS, and Public Health specialist with 10+ years of audit experience. He has implemented international FSMS frameworks in over 50 companies, all achieving certification on schedule. A Lead Auditor registered with Exemplar Global and IRCA, he brings deep technical and practical expertise. His multidisciplinary academic background spans Agriculture, Food Chemistry, Project Management, and Business Administration, enabling robust compliance and risk management. He is a registered FOODBEV SETA Assessor (F01/585/ASR00067), HPCSA and SAATCA registered trainer, and a Professional Member of SAAFoST. Over the past decade, he has delivered accredited courses across multiple SETAs. His qualifications include AVCASA Crop Protection and FERTASA Fertilizer training, with extensive consulting experience. As a Registered GLOBALG.A.P. Trainer, he is internationally recognized in agricultural food safety. He specializes in Hygiene audits, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, IFS, BRCGS, and GLOBALG.A.P., backed by MBA, MPH, BCom(Hons) International Supply Chain, BSc (Agric) Hons Food Science, and PG Diplomas.

BRCGS ISSUE 9 IMPLEMENTATION & TRAINING GUIDE

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BRCGS ISSUE 9 · IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE · UK RETAIL BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: Complete Implementation & Training Guide for South African Manufacturers If your South African food manufacturing business supplies — or wants to supply — Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons, Co-op, Aldi UK or Lidl …

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FSSC 22000 Version 7 Transition :Your Complete Implementation Partner

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FSSC 22000 V7 · Implementation Services · South Africa FSSC 22000 Version 7: Your Complete Implementation Partner for South African Food Manufacturers Consulting, training, document toolkits, mock audits and ongoing surveillance support — delivered by SAATCA-registered FSSC 22000 lead auditors from offices in Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Cape Town, serving all …

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Report 2025 - Swimming Pools Water Quality in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and Jeffreys Bay Area

Report 2025: Swimming Pools and Recreational Waters Quality Study for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Area and Jeffreys Bay

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2025 Study conducted by ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to determine the water quality and safety of swimming pools in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan and Jeffreys Bay area during the festive season.

GLOBALG.A.P. PFA Explained - A Simple Guide for Small-Scale Farmers

GLOBALG.A.P. PFA Explained: A Simple Guide for Small-Scale Farmers

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GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance, formerly known as Local.G.A.P. offers small-scale farmers (primary producers) an easy way to certification and market access. With growing demand from South African retailers for compliance, this entry-level standard empowers local producers to meet food safety expectations and build trust with buyers without the complications and cost of full certification.

BRCGS Issue 6 vs. 7 - Your Quick Guide to the Key Changes

BRCGS Issue 6 vs. Issue 7 – Your Quick Guide to the Key Changes

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BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 introduces important updates that build on the foundations of Issue 6, with a stronger focus on sustainability, risk management, and food safety culture. This quick guide outlines the key changes, including expanded scope for innovative materials, enhanced hygiene and environmental monitoring, and tighter supplier controls. Whether you are preparing for certification or simply seeking to understand what has changed, this overview will help you navigate the main differences.

Is SETA Accredited Training a Requirement for Your COA

Is SETA-accredited Food Safety Training Compulsory when Applying for Your Certificate of Acceptability? – Here are the Facts!

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Is it mandatory to complete SETA-accredited Food Safety training for Persons in Charge of Food Premises when applying for a Certificate of Acceptability (CoA) for your food business? Here are the facts and best food safety training options.

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