ASC Food Safety Consultants
Leading with Science. Ensuring Food Safety.
Mthokozisi Nkosi, Food Safety Specialist and Lead Auditor 
Part 2: Understanding the scope and applicable food chain categories of the FSSC 22000 V6 scheme. Learn more about the FSSC 22000 V6 additional requirements in this 20-part series!
GLOBALG.A.P. is a brand which provides a selection of smart farm assurance solutions constructed from standards for sustainable and safe production processes in agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture. It provides an avenue for certification developed in collaboration with experts in each industry. An Integrity Program and a Community Member organisation (with …
Part 1: The FSSC 22000 V6 additional requirements summarised. Learn more about the FSSC 22000 V6 additional requirements in this 20-part series!
What is the role of ISO 45001 in cafeterias? Did you know many companies overlook the importance of Occupational Health and Safety in their cafeterias. Must read!
Uncover the top 10 most common hygiene audit findings and discover effective solutions to fix them fast. Avoid these pitfalls during your next audit.
Conquer your next hygiene audit! 10 Hacks for food business owners and managers to save time and guarantee a smooth inspection while achieving a top rating.
Explore the significant advantages of implementing hygiene audits in company canteens and cafeterias. Learn how these audits ensure food safety, employee well-being, and regulatory compliance.
We focussed on five prominent beaches nestling in the picturesque Nelson Mandela Bay Metro area, Hobie in Summerstrand, Maitland, St. George’s, New Brighton, and the ever-popular Humewood. We invite you to download our beach water quality report as we delve into the findings, shedding light on the water quality status …
Food safety is a top priority for every establishment that deals with food, whether it’s a food business, healthcare facility, school serving meals to pupils, or company cafeterias/canteens. Good hygiene practices play a vital role and it’s not just a legal requirement in South Africa and most other jurisdictions, but …
In our fast-paced world, it’s common to find expired food items lurking in the back of our pantries or refrigerators. However, consuming expired foods can pose serious health risks to you and your family. What are Expired Foods? Expired foods are food products that have passed their recommended or stated …
So, we have finally experienced the BRCGS Food Safety audit, and we have compiled the top 10 list of the requirements that we found are catching auditees off guard: 1. Food Safety and Product Quality Culture Plan, Activities and Review We have found that most sites still need to fully …
We received many queries during the past year from small food business owners who would like to sell their products to retailers in South Africa and therefore need to implement a Food Safety Management System. Small food businesses don’t always have the resources (time, money and human resources) to implement …
In Part 9 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 9 (Requirements for Traded Products). The Requirements for Traded Products consist of 6 clauses (sections). There are no fundamental requirements under the requirements for traded products. A complete list of the clauses under Requirement …
In Part 8 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 8 (Production Risk Zones, High-risk, High-care and Ambient High-care). The Production Risk Zones, High-risk, High-care and Ambient High-care Requirements consist of 7 clauses (sections). There are no fundamental requirements for Production Risk Zones. A …
In Part 7 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 7 (Personnel). The Personnel requirement consists of 4 clauses (sections) and has 1 fundamental requirement. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 7.1 Training: raw material-handling, preparation, processing, packing and storage areas A complete …
In Part 6 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 6 (Process Control). The Process Control requirement consists of 4 clauses (sections) and has 2 fundamental requirements. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 6.1 Control of operations 6.2 Labelling and pack control A …
In Part 5 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 5 (Product Control). The Product Control requirement consists of 9 clauses (sections) and has 1 fundamental requirement. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 5.3 Management of allergens A complete list of the clauses …
In Part 4 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 4 (Site Standards). The Site Standards requirement consists of 16 clauses (sections) and has 2 fundamental requirements. The following clauses are fundamental requirements: 4.3 Layout, product flow and segregation 4.11 Housekeeping and hygiene A …
In Part 3 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 3 (the Food Safety and Quality Management System). The Food Safety and Quality Management System requirement consists of 11 clauses (sections) and has 4 fundamental requirements. The following clauses are fundamental requirements: 3.4 Internal …
In Part 2 of the BRCGS Food Safety series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 2 (the Food Safety Plan – HACCP). The Food Safety Plan – HACCP requirement consists of 13 clauses (sections) and is a fundamental requirement in its entirety. PLEASE NOTE THE ENTIRE FOOD SAFETY PLAN …
