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Helpful information dedicated to Personal Hygiene in the food industry.
Failure to maintain proper personal hygiene in the food industry can result in the spread of foodborne illnesses, which can have serious consequences for both consumers and businesses.
By Mthokozisi Nkosi, Food Safety Specialist & Lead Auditor Last Updated: 14 April 2026 In the 2026 South African food landscape, “Food Safety” is no longer a buzzword, it is a legal mandate. With the rigorous enforcement of Regulation R638 (Regulations Governing General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises), the “Person in Charge” and every …
Nearly everyone gets food poisoning at least once in their lifetime. Here are 20 handy tips to avoid and prevent food poisoning. These tips refer to households, but can also be used in any food-handling, processing and packaging enterprise. You can find the germs that cause food poisoning all around …
