Your Food Safety Poster Has Become Wallpaper. We Need to Talk.Â
You know the one. It has been hanging next to the handwash basin since the dawn of the hairnet. The corners are curling, the colours have faded, and one heroic
Is Anyone Still Reading That Food Safety Poster? đź‘€Â
We all know that poster. It has been hanging next to the handwash basin for so long that nobody can remember who put it there. The corners are curling, the
Who’s Who in the South African Food-Safety Zoo?Â
Who writes the rules, who inspects the premises, and who gets the call when something goes wrong? 1. The situation: everyone knows there is a regulator—nobody agrees which one A
Is your Certificate of Acceptability still acceptable?
No expiry date does not mean “frame it and forget it”. Your Certificate of Acceptability Is Not Wall Art That framed certificate in reception may look perfectly respectable – but
Internal Audits: What to Expect and how to PrepareÂ
Because “we’ll fix it if they find it” is not a strategy. Let’s be honest — the word audit makes people nervous. Even when it’s internal. You’ll hear things like: “Are they coming today?” “Did you update the
Corrective Action Reports: Tips for Writing Them WellÂ
Because “retrained staff” is not a root cause. Let’s be honest. Corrective Action Reports (CARs) are often written in a rush. The audit just ended. A non-conformance was raised. Everyone’s tired. And someone
World Food Safety Day 101 – Guidebook for Culture ChampionsÂ
We all know that World Food Safety Day (7 June 2026) is a great opportunity to create awareness, but it’s not just an event. It’s a culture check! Posters go up. Toolbox talks happen. Teams run quizzes. People talk about handwashing, allergens,
How to Get Your Team to Take Ownership of Food Safety Â
Because “that’s QA’s job” is where problems begin. Let’s be honest. In many factories, food safety is seen as something the quality department worries about. QA writes the procedures. QA does
How to Run a World Food Safety Awareness Campaign in Your FactoryÂ
We know you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to do something meaningful, and here’s your chance. Every year on 7 June, FAO and WHO join governments, civil society, academia and partners worldwide to mark World Food Safety Day,
Digitalisation in Food Safety: Pros and Pitfalls
Because a tablet on the wall doesn’t automatically mean better control. Let’s be honest. Digital systems are everywhere now. Electronic temperature logs. Online training platforms. Cloud-based document control. Digital internal audits. Real-time monitoring dashboards. On paper, it