Entecom Food Safety

13/02/2026

A little Valentine's trivia for all the chocolate lovers!🍫 Dubai-style chocolate recently rose to fame online… but it also made headlines for the wrong reasons — with some products being flagged by food authorities! Do you know the reason/s why? 💭

12/02/2026

Five food safety habits to love ✅ and leave ❌ in your food premises.

If you’re a small food business or outlet, these simple changes can make a big difference. Save this checklist and share it with your food handling team!

11/02/2026

Consumers have faced a wave of product recalls in recent months, with authorities and retailers pulling food, infant products and medicines from shelves over safety concerns.

Here are some notable recalls announced recently:

Consumers have faced a wave of product recalls in recent months ,with authorities and retailers pulling food, infant products and medicines from shelves over safety concerns

10/02/2026

One of our recent polls showed that staff training and competency is a top priority for many food safety professionals this year. Is it one of yours too?

Our trainees often tell us they love our eLearning courses because they’re practical and focused on understanding how to apply food safety principles in real workplaces, not just learning theory 🙌

Here are a few more features our learners appreciate most:
✔ Easy-to-follow, video-based lessons they can complete at their own pace
✔ Accredited training, including our SAATCA-endorsed R638 course
✔ A strong focus on competency and real-world application

If you’re ready to expand your food safety knowledge and skills, we’d love to welcome you as a trainee too.

👉 Explore our eLearning courses here: https://www.entecom.co.za/training/elearning/

06/02/2026

Missed the first one? We'd love to have you join our Complimentary Repeat Webinar where we will discuss 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝟐𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟐 𝐏𝐑𝐏𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Date: Tue, Feb 17
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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04/02/2026

In places like Thembisa and the Free State, community food gardens are doing a world of good: creating jobs, feeding families and strengthening local communities.

Positive stories like these show what’s possible when different role-players work together to build healthier, more resilient food systems. Have you seen a food initiative making a difference where you live?

Find out how Shoprite food gardens contribute to healthier communities and stronger schools through sustainable nutrition efforts.

02/02/2026

February is here — and for those who love what they do, there’s no better time to invest in growth.

If you’d like to build confidence in your role and continue to level up professionally, our food safety workshops are made with you in mind! From essential food safety to more advanced topics, they're here to support professionals like you who take pride in doing things right.

Explore our upcoming sessions and reserve your seat today: 👉 www.entecom.co.za/training/national-training-calendar/

28/01/2026

Looking for accredited food safety training? 🏅 You’re not alone — one of the most common questions we get is whether our R638 training is accredited.

The answer is yes! Our R638 eLearning course is SAATCA endorsed and comes with a Certificate of Competence, giving you peace of mind that your training is credible.

This video-based course is designed to help the person in charge of a food premises understand food safety in a clear, practical way. It focuses on how to apply food safety and hygiene principles in real food handling environments, not just theory. The course also covers important local and international standards and guidelines, helping you build confidence in meeting food safety requirements.

If you’re responsible for food safety and want training that’s practical and recognised — this course is for you. Find out more or enrol here: www.entecom.co.za/product/online-accredited-r638-for-the-person-in-charge/

26/01/2026

If you’re a food safety manager, you’re likely aware of the changes to ISO 22002. But what do they actually mean for your facility, and when do you need to act?

This guide breaks down the transition from the familiar ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 to the new ISO 22002-100:2025 + ISO 22002-1 structure. We’ll focus on practical changes, actionable steps, and the critical timeline linked to FSSC 22000 Version 7.

This guide is your practical companion through this transition: https://www.entecom.co.za/the-complete-guide-to-iso-22002-prp-updates-for-food-manufacturers/

23/01/2026

Did you know? Last year, we reached a major milestone — ISO 9001 certification for our training services!

We’re so proud of this achievement and even more excited for what’s ahead. In 2026, we intend to expand our certification scope to include our consulting services too, helping us raise the bar even higher for you.

21/01/2026

Quick question: If your product were inspected today, are you confident you’re controlling foreign body risks as well as microbial ones? 💭

: Food safety isn’t just about bacteria. In fact, in 2025, many food recalls weren’t caused by Salmonella or Listeria at all, but by physical contaminants like plastic, metal, glass and packaging debris.

Often, the issue isn’t the food itself, but equipment, maintenance or packaging failures behind the scenes. True food safety means managing all risks, not just the obvious ones.

20/01/2026

2026 could be the year you finally move past the compliance confusion and take your food business forward with confidence 🙌

Our Small Supplier Compliance Programme is here to help you make food safety compliance simpler, more affordable and achievable! With expert guidance, video modules and over 70 editable templates, you’ll build your compliance step by step, at your own pace.

You focus on your business.
We’ll guide you through the compliance journey.

Find out more here: www.entecom.co.za/shop-online/food-safety-compliance-programmes/