What is Biotoxin Testing in Seafood?

What is Biotoxin Testing in Seafood?

There is a common misconception that food straight from nature is always ready to be eaten immediately. It comes from the earth or the ocean so it should be safe right? Not always. Some seafood may contain substances that are harmful for human ingestion. One such...
Are You Ensuring Dairy Product Safety?

Are You Ensuring Dairy Product Safety?

Dairy is a staple in many people’s diet. It is an accessible and affordable food group that many people rely on to sustain a healthy lifestyle. As a result, we are sure we do not need to emphasize the importance of dairy product safety. It is a major factor of overall...
Aflatoxin: A Major Concern for Food Safety

Aflatoxin: A Major Concern for Food Safety

As a business in the food supply chain, toxic chemicals are a threat that we all face. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 600 million people become sick after eating contaminated food every year. Of course, this is caused by a variety of factors...
Food Safety: Chemistry Testing

Food Safety: Chemistry Testing

When you think of food products, do you think of chemicals? As a food or beverage manufacturer you should. Food chemistry – or chemistry testing to be more specific – plays a significant role in food safety and quality.  Sending your products to a chemistry testing...
Food Safety: Diagnostic Testing

Food Safety: Diagnostic Testing

Did you know that food safety testing also involves helping sick animals? It may sound surprising but the field is a lot broader than most people think.  The sphere of food safety that deals with animal health is called diagnostic and veterinary testing. It’s a lot...
Food Safety: Microbiology Testing

Food Safety: Microbiology Testing

What does microbiology have to do with food safety? More than you think. It is one of the main aspects of overall testing in South Africa, in fact. Failing to do the necessary microbiology testing can result in a slew of complications.  But what should you test for?...