The Food Industry is a complex network of diverse businesses that supply most of the food consumed by the world’s population. This section will help to keep you up to date with real-life events that could impact any part of the Food Industry.
Recently, our team member Comaine van Zijl presented at the Hygiena Allergen webinar broadcast to an international audience. She addressed the differences between Validation and Verification and gives us some practical tips. Watch the video now: [embed]https://vimeo.com/51622742...
Finding a hair in your food can be rather off-putting. Whether hair enters a product accidentally or as a result of deliberate sabotage, its presence can put a brand’s reputation at huge risk. Hair is classified as a physical contaminant in terms of HACCP, and its presence in a product may indicat...
The unauthorised presence of ethylene oxide in products containing sesame seeds was first reported in September 2020. Since then, nearly 500 cases of unauthorised use of ethylene oxide have been reported, according to a European food alert system. The European Commission has implemented more stri...
Our analytical services and specialists underpin our technical support team. Connecting our technical services with the strength of our analytical department provides you, our customers, with an extension of your team that will take a scientific and holistic approach to your challenges. This is part...
The intricacies of exporting food products to multiple countries can be challenging – you must comply with each country’s labelling requirements. It used to be much easier to have a food product on the market that complied with the regulations of numerous markets; increasingly, these days, you n...
When it comes to the topic of additives, processing aids and allergens, there are some questions that often come up: Do I declare processing aids and additives derived from common allergens? What if the processing aid or additive has been processed to remove or degrade the compounds that cause...
Since the formation of FACTS in 2004, our team has been determined to remain focused on being an innovation-led, customer-centric food assurance service provider. When assisting our clients, we instinctually rely on our core values to maintain our approach to supporting our clients, so that their co...
COVID-19 has undoubtedly impacted all our lives in one way or another, and has caused disruption in our daily routines. This is a sensitive time; but it’s also an opportunity to introduce change, and take on challenges to improve our lives and make a difference. At FACTS, we continue to promote...
Edible oils are widely consumed and used in many product formulations, due to their nutritional benefits, pleasant flavour and functional properties. However, edible oil adulteration is a major food fraud issue. There are regulations in place which protect consumers from being misled, and those incl...