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Food Focus Newsletter 2019 Issue 1

By: Food Focus on 15 February 2019

Food Focus Newsletter 2019 Issue 1

 

How can we help you with food compliance in 2019?
Well, to start we have a Food Fraud Webinar running 2.30pm today, featuring Karen Everstine, Ph.D. the Senior Manager for Scientific Affairs at Decernis.

Food fraud is increasing and so should our vigilance. The FSSC requirements version 4.1, had made a food fraud mitigation plan a mandatory requirement. Do you understand how this should be constructed and where you can source information on food fraud incidents? In this comprehensive webinar, Karen will take us step-by-step through the process of “VACCP”. 
 
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What food fraud scandals are on the 2019 horizon?
2018 was a busy food fraud year, both internationally and in South Africa. The increase in South African media reports on fake food, expired food, and adulterated products such as honey highlights the increased awareness of the issue. The public outcry underlines how unacceptable these practices are to consumers and the potential impact on the brand reputation of food manufacturers.  Read The Full Article Here 
Please note that SANS 22000 Food safety management systems - Requirements for any organization in the food chain has been posted on the SABS/TC 0034/SC 17 eCommittee.

The document will posted on the SABS website for public
comment for a period of 60 days. www.sabs.co.za
APS Act Dispensations - What, Why, How and Legalities
The Executive Officer under the APS Act issued a dispensation on 22 January 2019 in respect of R 260  - the Dairy and Imitation Dairy Regulations.  On 29 January 2019 the dispensation was rescinded with the following ominous statement... 

"The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No.119 of 1990) provides for the Minister only to make regulations, and the Executive Officer therefore does not have the powers to amend the promulgated regulations by means of a dispensation."
 

Events
We'd like to invite you to the Pick n Pay Supplier Food Safety Workshops in Durban and Cape Town - they have loads of amazing speakers lined up
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CJP Chemicals are hosting a Food Safety Seminar on Continuous Improvement at Emperors Palace, check it out today.

CJP Chemicals Food Safety Seminar: Continuous Improvement 
Processed Meats and ready-to-Eat Meals

International partners Niacet & CJP Chemicals are hosting a Food Safety Seminar, on the 5th March 2019, at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg,
from 09h00 – 13h00. Tea and lunch will be provided.

You are invited to attend this exciting morning of information sharing & networking, together with leading industry experts & manufacturers.
Seminar discussions will cover current trends in food safety, Listeria control, predictive modelling and related solutions.
FIND OUT MORE
 
As you know, R607, the HACCP regulation, has made it mandatory for all manufacturers of ready-to-eat processed meat and chicken products to have a certified HACCP system in place by 22 March 2019.

We've compiled a HACCP Rescue Pack to help you establish or review your HACCP plan to ensure you are ready and compliant with R607.
 
The HACCP Rescue pack includes:
  • A weekly technical article on key aspects you need to know, loaded with information, references, links, suggestions, videos 
  • Exclusive downloads providing you with sample forms & documents
  • Invitation to a Technical Webinar hosted by Food Focus, featuring local experts on the subject of HACCP implementation, who will answer your questions and concerns.
  • Video recording of the webinar so you can listen to it when you need it.
  • Answers to your questions, published in a FAQ document updated regularly - think of this as your virtual food safety advisor (and not it’s just us - we don’t profess to know it all, but we know the people who do.)
  • Introductions to service providers listed with Food Focus, who can support your HACCP plans.
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Articles

6 steps to manage water quality in the food industry

Water is essential for life but in many cases is also a vehicle for human illness and even death. WHO estimated that contaminated drinking water causes 502,000 diarrhoeal deaths each year and at least 2 billion people consume and use drinking water contaminated with faeces.
Read The Full Article Here

Accident prevention begins with a conversation
One of the most common safety weaknesses I see in organizations is a lack of management engagement with employees. As a general rule, leaders support safety from behind a computer but underestimate the value of personal interaction with employees in a safety context.
Read The Full Article Here