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Food Safety

Food safety is the discipline and set of practices concerned with ensuring that food is safe for human consumption, free from contamination, and properly handled throughout the supply chain from production to consumption. The field encompasses the prevention of foodborne illnesses caused by biological, chemical or physical hazards that may occur during growing, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution and preparation of food. Food safety is regulated through national and international standards, with bodies such as the World Health Organization and national food safety authorities establishing guidelines and enforcement mechanisms. Key principles include hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), good manufacturing practices, proper hygiene protocols and traceability systems. The sector covers all food and beverage categories, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, packaged goods and bottled water. In South Africa, food safety is governed by the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and overseen by the Department of Health, with industry associations often establishing additional voluntary standards. Food safety has gained prominence as global supply chains have lengthened and consumer awareness of health risks has increased. Failures in food safety can result in product recalls, public health crises, economic losses and damage to brand reputation. The discipline intersects with related fields including water security, environmental health and quality assurance. Food safety remains a critical concern for both public health authorities and commercial food producers worldwide.

Food Safety Updates


Consumers urged to check water source as refill market grows
10th July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

With an ever-increasing need for cheaper or alternative drinking water sources as South African consumers lose confidence in municipal water supply, responsible bottled water from a verified source... 


An image of stainless steel fasteners and bolts from BMG
Stainless options enhance safety
10th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Food and beverage manufacturing plants should use stainless steel fasteners for highly specialised and safety-critical applications, says industrial equipment supplier BMG. The company offers a... 


Packaging trends set to feature at Propak Cape 2026
Packaging trends set to feature at Propak Cape 2026
30th June 2026

Packaging is playing an increasingly important role across the value chain. Beyond its traditional protective function, packaging has become a key consideration in areas such as sustainability,... 


Image of South African National Bottled Water Association CEO Charlotte Metcalf.
Verified, traceable bottled water increasingly important amid water crisis – SANBWA
26th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

With an ever-increasing need for cheaper or alternative drinking water sources as South African consumers lose confidence in municipal water supply, responsible bottled water from a verified source... 


Bobtail dry pet food products
RCL recalls dry pet food after stolen contaminated product reaches the market
6th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed food manufacturer RCL Foods has announced a recall of certain dry pet food product lines following the theft of batches of the food, which was being resold in the market illegally. RCL... 


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Researchers working to mitigate increasing number of contaminants in certain staple foods
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Invisible contaminants in staple foods are posing a serious but often overlooked threat to public health and food security across Africa say researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).... 


National Consumer Commission monitoring ButtaNutt peanut butter recall
10th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the National Consumer Commission (NCC) is monitoring the recall process for certain peanut butter products from peanut butter manufacturer ButtaNutt owing to... 


Recall readiness and reverse logistics competency are critical, supply chain industry body says amid baby formula recall in SA
15th January 2026

South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) issued an urgent notice that a batch of Nestlé’s NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula that was sold in South Africa may contain the toxin Cereulide.... 


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