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I would like a food safe HACCP Certificate for non-food products or services. What should I be looking for?

HACCP Management System Certification vs HACCP International Product Certification - A critical distinction There seems to be some confusion about ‘HACCP’ certification requirements for non-food products and services supplied to the food industry. This article explains the difference between ‘HACCP’ food safety management certification and product certification provided by HACCP International. Background Food Processors and handlers that operate in accordance with world’s best practice food safety schemes will usually have food safety certification – commonly known as ‘HACCP Certification’. There are a number of best practice certification schemes including BSC, SQF, FSSC 2200, and the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) Codex Read more...

2023-08-15T19:13:47+11:00

Introduction to the HACCP Food Safety System and the impact on selecting equipment and consumables

We all expect that food purchased at the supermarket or consumed away from home is safe to eat. The World Health Organisation estimates 600 million people in the world suffer illness after eating contaminated food and 420,000 people die every year[1]. In the UK, 18 million people are affected[2], in Europe 23 million people[3] suffer each year. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) reports in America 48 million people[4] get sick each year, and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) reported gastroenteritis has affected 4 million people. You can see this is a serious issue around the world. ‘HACCP’ stands Read more...

2023-08-11T17:03:45+11:00

A solution from Green Drains about preventing drain flies in kitchens and bathrooms.

The Answer is WASTEWATER, Eddie Bocchino – MD of Green Drains Asia Pacific explains, Our drainage network is rife with biofilm, a bacterial filled sludge that mixed with water, creates a perfect environment for breeding small flies and housing pathogens. Business owners re-invest millions of dollars and countless hours to ensure their venues look good are hygienic and attract the right audience on social media platforms. These annoying pests can leave the wrong impression or worse, spread infection and disease. To stop them we must understand them! Insects need stagnant water to survive and continue their breeding. And if Read more...

2022-12-08T17:01:25+11:00
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