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The Duties of a Food Handler – Hygiene, Health and Behaviour (R638-R11)

27 May 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Duties of a Food Handler – Food Safety Quiz

Food businesses and food handlers go hand-in-hand. The one cannot survive without the other. Food handlers are one the biggest …

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Basic Requirements for the Display, Storage and Temperature of Food (R638-R8)

22 Feb 202220 Feb 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Display, Storage and Temperature of Food - Food Safety Quiz

In this article, we will look at the basic requirements for the display, storage and temperature of food products. The …

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Basic Requirements for Food Containers and Packaging on Food Premises (R638-C7)

14 Feb 202212 Feb 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Food containers and food packaging quiz

No matter what type of food business you’re in, you will always use different types of food containers or packaging …

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Categories GMP, Regulations R638 Tags canned food, food appliances, food containers, food packaging 2 Comments

Requirements for Equipment and Other Food Contact Surfaces on Food Premises

12 Feb 202226 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Requirements for equipment and facilities on food premises

Equipment and other facilities, also referred to as food contact surfaces in this article, used for food handling on food …

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Categories GMP, Regulations R638 Tags bulk milk tanks, butchery equipment, food chilling, food contact surfaces, food cooling, food freezing, food heating Leave a comment

Part 1: Parasites That Can Affect Food Safety – Entamoeba histolytica

23 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Entamoeba histolytica and Food Safety

Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite that can cause a disease called, Amoebiasis, also known as Amoebic Dysentery. Amoebiasis is …

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The 6 Factors Affecting Harmful Bacterial Growth in Food – FATTOM

22 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Factors Affecting Bacterial Growth on Food

The presence of potentially harmful bacteria in food is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses globally. It’s essential to understand …

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Requirements for the Location, Design and Construction of Food Premises

7 Feb 202221 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Basic Requirements for Location, Design and Construction of Food Premises

Before starting your food business, carefully consider the location. You must also look at the design and construction requirements of …

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Categories GMP, Regulations R638 Tags handwashing facilities, interior surfaces, lighting, location, pest control, staff facilities, toilet facilities, ventilation, waste control, water supply Leave a comment

Top 50 Poor Food Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers

17 Jan 202213 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Poor Food Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers

Poor food hygiene practices in a food handling environment can pose a substantial risk to Food Safety in any food …

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Examples of Food Contact Surfaces and the Important Role it Plays in Food Safety

17 Jan 20228 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
What are Food Contact Surfaces

Food contact surfaces can harbour a multitude of harmful micro-organisms and other substances which can contaminate food. It’s important to …

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The 4 Primary Types of Food Safety Hazards Every Food Handler Should Know About

16 Jan 20226 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Food Safety Hazards Food Handlers Should Know

Everyone in a food handling environment, especially food handlers, should be aware of Food Safety hazards. If you want to …

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The Definition of a Food Handler and Who is Considered a Food Handler?

16 Jan 20224 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Who is Considered a Food Handler

The food and beverage industries are well regulated by various food and food safety laws. The reason is to keep …

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Glossary of Food Safety Terms and Definitions

26 Aug 20222 Jan 2022 by Food Safety Savvy Team
Food Safety Tems and Definitions

An extensive, well-organised, and easy-to-use glossary of common Food Safety terms and definitions. You can use our list to help …

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Recent Topics

  • Duties of a Food Handler – Food Safety Quiz
    The Duties of a Food Handler – Hygiene, Health and Behaviour (R638-R11)
  • Display, Storage and Temperature of Food - Food Safety Quiz
    Basic Requirements for the Display, Storage and Temperature of Food (R638-R8)
  • Food containers and food packaging quiz
    Basic Requirements for Food Containers and Packaging on Food Premises (R638-C7)
  • Requirements for equipment and facilities on food premises
    Requirements for Equipment and Other Food Contact Surfaces on Food Premises
  • Entamoeba histolytica and Food Safety
    Part 1: Parasites That Can Affect Food Safety – Entamoeba histolytica
  • Factors Affecting Bacterial Growth on Food
    The 6 Factors Affecting Harmful Bacterial Growth in Food – FATTOM
  • Basic Requirements for Location, Design and Construction of Food Premises
    Requirements for the Location, Design and Construction of Food Premises
  • Poor Food Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers
    Top 50 Poor Food Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers
  • What are Food Contact Surfaces
    Examples of Food Contact Surfaces and the Important Role it Plays in Food Safety
  • Food Safety Hazards Food Handlers Should Know
    The 4 Primary Types of Food Safety Hazards Every Food Handler Should Know About

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