ASC Public Health - Food Safety

12/03/2026

🌟 HACCP Training – Virtual Classroom 24–25 March 2026! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Training is coming up soon – secure your spot today and take your HACCP leadership skills to the next level!

Who Should Attend:

Managers, Supervisors, QA/QC, HACCP Teams, Auditors, Top Management

What You’ll Learn:

✅ HACCP Systems & Food Safety Hazards
✅ Food Microbiology Basics
✅ Leadership in Food Safety
✅ 12 Stages & 7 Principles of HACCP
✅ HPCSA Accredited Certificate

💻 Online Self-Paced |
🖥 Virtual Classroom – 24–25 March 2026 |

📩 Seats are limited – register now and lead your team to food safety excellence!

09/03/2026

📢 Upcoming Industry Networking Event – SAAFoST Eastern Cape

We would like to highlight an exciting upcoming networking opportunity hosted by the South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST).

The Inaugural SAAFoST Eastern Cape Lecture & Networking Breakfast will take place in Port Elizabeth on 11 March, bringing together professionals from the food and allied industries to connect, share insights, and engage with current industry topics.

Event Details

📅 Date: 11 March
⏰ Time: 07:30 – 10:00
📍 Location: Port Elizabeth
💰 Cost: R200 per person (VAT excl.)

🔗 View full event details and register here:
https://app.glueup.com/event/saafost-eastern-cape-lecture-networking-breakfast-172743/

The event will feature two topical presentations as well as an opportunity to network with industry peers. Discussions will also explore interest in establishing a formal Eastern Cape branch of SAAFoST, joining the already active branches in Gauteng, Cape Town, and KwaZulu-Natal.

If you are based in the Eastern Cape or regularly work within the region’s food industry, this is a great opportunity to connect with professionals across industry, regulatory bodies, consulting, academia, and students.

⚠️ Space is limited, so we encourage early registration. Bookings are confirmed upon payment.

25/02/2026

🚨 Implementing FSSC 22000 V6? Don’t Start From Scratch.🚨

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FREE Online “Introduction to FSSC 22000 V6” Course
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Give your Food Safety Management System documentation a kickstart with our time-saving fully customizable new and updated FSSC 22000 Version 6 for Food Manufacturing or Processing document templates including, policies, procedures, forms, checklists, risk assessments and more.

23/02/2026

🚨 Are Your Food Premises R638 Compliant? 🚨

⏰ Inspectors are checking — is your food premises fully Regulation R638 compliant? Don’t get caught unprepared!

🔥 Take the: Food Safety Practices for Persons in Charge of Food Premises Course

✅ HPCSA & SAATCA-Accredited
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced
✅ Instant Certification upon completion
✅ Learn HACCP, GMP & all essential food safety practices

💡 Includes Learner Guide + R638 regulation copy for practical use.

🎯 Be ready for COA applications & inspections — get certified today!

👉 ascfoodsafetytraining.com/courses/food-safety-practices-for-persons-in-charge-course

HPCSA and SAATCA‑Accredited | Fully Complies with Regulation R638 | Ideal for COA Applications Our accredited Food Safety Practices for Persons in Charge of Food Premises course is design...

11/02/2026

⚠️ URGENT CONSUMER NOTICE: Product Recall

ButtaNutt (Pty) Ltd has initiated a voluntary recall of specific Peanut Butter batches following routine testing. While the majority of stock has been secured, approximately 83 units remain with consumers.

Please check your cupboards immediately for the following products and Best Before (BB) dates:

🚨 AFFECTED BATCHES:

1. Chocolate Peanut (250g): BB 15/07/2027
2. 100% Peanut (1kg): BB 17/07/2027
3. 100% Peanut (2.5kg): BB 13/07/2027
4. 100% Peanut (2.5kg): BB 28/07/2027

📍 SOLD AT:
Jacksons Real Food Market (Kyalami & Bryanston), Irene Farmstall, PnP Scottburgh, Sea Point Spar, Stellenbosch Superspar (Helshoogte), Sonstraal Spar, Wilderness Spar, ButtaNutt Online, and the Paarl Factory Shop.

✅ WHAT TO DO:
1. Do not consume the product.
2. Return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.
3. Online orders: Email photos of your jar to ButtaNutt to arrange collection.

Context & Safety:

This is a precautionary measure due to aflatoxin levels slightly above regulatory limits. Health risks are low (acute effects are highly unlikely from standard servings), but consumer safety is our priority. A new "Positive Release" protocol has been implemented to prevent recurrence.

All other ButtaNutt batches remain safe for consumption.

11/02/2026

Wrapped up another successful Food Safety training session with the incredible team at !

🌟It is always rewarding to work with an organization that prioritizes quality and compliance. The delegates brought such great energy and enthusiasm to the room, making for a truly interactive session.

Kudos to this brilliant team for their commitment to excellence! 👏

07/02/2026

Grateful for Your Feedback!

🌟At ASC Food Safety & Public Health Services, our goal isn't just to consult-it's to empower.

We believe that true impact happens when training goes beyond the classroom and makes its way back to your teams.We were thrilled to receive such wonderful feedback recently:

🗣️ "They service are out of this world... I had a great experience and a lot to share with my team." -Bongiwe Mbatha

🗣️ "The consultation is good and it also touches and explains a lot of aspects in terms of food safety" - Asanda Khume

Thank you, Bongiwe and Asanda, for trusting us with your consulting and training needs!

Hearing that our sessions are helping you share knowledge and cover critical safety aspects is exactly why we do what we do.

31/01/2026

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We're happy to share feedback from learners such as Odwa and Yolandi, who found our programmes both valuable and easy to understand.

With accredited certifications and guidance from seasoned professionals, you're not just learning – you're investing in a brighter future.

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31/01/2026

Transforming Food Safety Compliance into Culture 🛡️

Recently, we completed a lively training session at ASC Food Safety. It’s one thing to learn regulations; it’s another to apply them.

Our session focused on practical application, empowering team members to raise standards. We believe training should be engaging, interactive, and rigorous.

When teams understand the "why" behind the "what," compliance becomes second nature. 🚀 Want to enhance your team and secure certification?

Learn how our consultants can customize training for your business.

👉 Visit us at: ascfoodsafety.com

31/01/2026

FUN FACT

In maize storage, moisture isn't just a quality check-it's a critical safety barrier.

The Fact:

Storing maize above 14% moisture creates the ideal conditions for Fusarium mould. This mould produces Fumonisins-mycotoxins that are invisible, pose serious health risks, and can't be removed by cooking.

Strict moisture control is your first line of defence. Is your HACCP plan robust enough to manage this hidden hazard? Don't leave safety to chance.

🔗 ascfoodsafety.com

28/01/2026

BRCGS Certification is the global benchmark for food safety excellence.

At ASC Public Health & Food Safety Consultants, we support businesses to achieve and maintain BRCGS Certification through industry-aligned training, expert guidance, and practical implementation support.

◾Safer, compliant products
◾Increased retailer and supply chain confidence
◾Robust, audited quality management systems
◾Stronger brand protection and market credibility

Partner with food safety experts you can trust.

For more information on how we can assist you, contact us today: https://ascconsultants.co.za/contact-us/

26/01/2026

Proud to share the incredible feedback from our recent HACCP 12 Stages training as ASC Food Safety Consultants! 🌟

We had the privilege of working with a seafood processing facility in Cape Town, tailoring the training to their operations-from raw material sourcing to final dispatch. The focus? Making HACCP practical, relevant, and role-specific to empower every team member to understand and control food safety hazards.

Meaningful, hands-on training is the foundation of a strong food safety culture-and ultimately, consumer protection. 💡