Leading with Science. Ensuring Food Safety.
Public health is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organised efforts and informed choices of society, organisations, communities, and individuals. It works to protect and improve the health of populations through various activities such as health promotion, disease prevention, and policy development.
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.
2025 Study conducted by ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to determine the water quality and safety of beaches in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan area during the festive season.
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Basic food safety tips for the festive season. The festive season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious meals, but it’s important to prioritise food safety amidst the excitement.
ASC Food Safety and Public Health Consultants did a comprehensive study to evaluate the microbiological safety of soft serve in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. Download the report.
2024 Study conducted by ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to determine the water quality and safety of beaches in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan area during the festive season.
On Tuesday, 19 November 2024, foodborne illnesses were declared a national disaster. Published under the National Government Gazettes, No. 51624.
SABC News interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to shed light on Food Safety regulations and the use of hazardous Pest Control chemicals in the food industry.
SABC News interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to shed light on the importance of Food Safety, including they hygienic handling of food, proper pest control, chemical usage and re-packaging of food.
Cape Talk Radio interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the dangers of “fake” food in South Africa.
Newzroom Afrika interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the importance of Spaza shop regulation in South Africa.
Newzroom Afrika interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to shed light on the importance of Food Safety in Spaza Shops when 5 children died after allegedly eating snacks.
SABC News interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants about the state of Nelson Mandela Bay’s beaches during the 2023 festive season.
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 …
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 …
eNCA interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the risk of consuming expired food.
A hot topic in the Nelson Mandela Bay community is the public outcry against manganese ore storage and handling and their impact on public health safety. Manganese ore has been a staple export in the region for over forty years, with two main ports in the Eastern Cape (Gqeberha and …
Carte Blanche interviewed ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consultants to discuss the Environmental and Health Implications of Manganese dust.
Milk and dairy products are a staple in most households. We use dairy as key ingredients in many foods and meals, as supplements in food products, and people drink milk on its own or in other beverages such as tea or coffee. Dairy products are incredibly rich in nutrients such …
Fish and fish products are prone to contamination mainly due the physiology of fish species, their habitat and handling practices. It’s no surprise then that they contribute to a large portion of foodborne illness incidents contributing to, on average, 6-8 % of all annually reported outbreaks. This is more than …