Corona Virus

Not all Joburg’s street traders are trading

By Guest Author on 19 May 2020

Street traders are central to food security in JHB but since being declared an essential service under lockdown, street trade in SA’s biggest city has returned to uneven ground.

NOSA Testing COVID-19 Surface and Environmental Analysis Capabilities

By on 08 May 2020

As employers prepare to welcome their workforces back to work, concerns about surface and environmental contamination will be top of mind. NOSA Testing Laboratories, an ISO17025 accredited laboratory facility, can help.

StatsSA releases Coronavirus COVID-19 behavioural and health perception survey results

By Food Focus on 04 May 2020

In a survey conducted in the week of 13 to 26 April 2020 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) researched the behavioural and health perceptions of South African.

NO 479 - COVID-19 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES IN WORKPLACES

By Food Focus on 30 April 2020

CDC Publishes New Guidance for Meat and Poultry Industry

By Guest Author on 29 April 2020

Multiple outbreaks of COVID-19 among meat and poultry processing facility workers have occurred in the U.S. recently. The CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have issued new guidance for the meat and poultry ind

Why Ultraviolet-C is in a pivotal position, post pandemic

By Technilamp Pty Ltd on 21 April 2020

The world as we knew it two months ago, may never quite be the same again. When we begin to emerge from this unprecedented period and look to adapt to our new surroundings and the ways in which we move forward and do things a little differe

Will South Africa join the chorus of countries limiting patent rights on Coronavirus-related medicine?

By Guest Author on 21 April 2020

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has put a new focus on striking a balance between enforcement of patent rights and access to essential or life-saving drugs. Amidst the pandemic, countries are reviving rarely used legislation and focus on devel

GFSI Announces Temporary Audit Measures Due to Covid-19

By Guest Author on 21 April 2020

There are already many audit restrictions that affect the certification status of certain sites. The GFSI has therefore established temporary audit measures

Amendment of the Regulations as relating to hot cooked food.

By Food Focus on 20 April 2020

Amendment of the regulations relating to hot cooked food.

Disaster Management Act: Regulations COVID-19 - Amendment

By Food Focus on 17 April 2020

Disaster Management Act: Regulations to address, prevent and combat the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19: (as amended by Gazette 43168 of 26 March 2020 and Gazette 43199 of 2 April 2020 and Gazette 43232 of 16 April)

CIPC Certification Process for Essential Services during Extended Lockdown Period

By Food Focus on 17 April 2020

Companies registered through the CIPC BizPortal to perform essential services during the lockdown period, will be required to have a NEW certificate for the extended period from 17 April 2020.

Can supermarkets sell cooked foods during lockdown?

By Food Focus on 17 April 2020

Amendments to the Disaster Management Act & other clarifications from Government

Lowering the Coronavirus Risk in Production Facilities

By Guest Author on 17 April 2020

We have collected some recommendations on how you as an employer can protect your workers in manufacturing plants:

Lockdown Phase 2 announcements & updates for the food industry

By Food Focus on 16 April 2020

Updates on the status of the COVID Regulations and other issues for the food industry

Cleaning Validation and Disinfectant Efficacy

By on 15 April 2020

According to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations, guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and manufacturers of bio-pharmaceuticals.

Regulatory Status of Equipment Being Used to Help Prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Food Focus on 14 April 2020

In the wake of the coronavirus it is paramount that the regulatory status of such devices and equipment is clearly articulated and disseminated to the industry.

COVID-19 and food safety: guidance for food businesses

By Food Focus on 14 April 2020

The WHO provided guidelines to highlight the additional measures needed so that the integrity of the food chain is maintained, and that adequate and safe food supplies are available for consumers.

Department of Health recommends the use of masks during COVID-19

By Food Focus on 14 April 2020

Recommendations to The Honorable Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Health regarding the use of cloth masks when in public.

International guidance for food manufacturers during COVID-19

By Food Focus on 08 April 2020

Until the Department of Health has finalized their guidance for the food industry we have collected some international resources that are open source, in the public domain and available for your benefit.

Interventions to assist the agricultural sector during COVID-19

By Food Focus on 07 April 2020

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, MP is pleased to announce the department’s interventions to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19.