Practical guidance on HACCP, FSSC 22000, SANS 10330, and building food safety systems that actually work for small and growing food businesses in South Africa.
South Africa's HACCP standard explained — who it applies to and what it requires.
Read articleCompare the two main standards and find out which fits your business stage.
Read articleA plain-language roadmap to getting certified — from first steps to audit day.
Read articleHow food safety compliance becomes a competitive advantage for growing SMEs.
Read articleThe core documents every GFSI-aligned food safety system must have in place.
Read articleNot sure whether to start with the Basic or Intermediate system? This plain-language comparison helps you choose based on where your business is right now and where it needs to go.
Read article → ResourcesA breakdown of the Intermediate System — 26 audit-ready templates, all 11 PRPs, a full operational control cycle, and a food safety culture programme. Built for businesses supplying retailers or pursuing FSSC 22000.
Read article → ResourcesA plain-language breakdown of what you get in the Basic System — 17 audit-ready templates, 5 consultant guides, and everything a small food business needs to meet GFSI, SANS 10330, and BRCGS Start! requirements.
Read article → RetailWoolworths, SPAR, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Boxer each have specific food safety requirements. Here is exactly what each retailer expects — and what documentation you need to get listed.
Read article → CertificationGFSI Global Markets was designed for businesses that are not ready for full certification yet. Here is what Basic and Intermediate each require, how they map to SA retailer expectations, and the documents you need at each level.
Read article → HACCPNot sure where to start with your HACCP plan? This step-by-step guide walks small food businesses and cottage producers through every stage of building a HACCP plan in plain, jargon-free language — no prior food safety training needed.
Read article → HACCPA step-by-step guide to completing Stage 2 of your SANS 10330 hazard analysis — the product description phase that sets the foundation for your entire HACCP plan.
Read article ? FSSC 22000How South African food manufacturers can use digital tools to simplify FSSC 22000 compliance — without expensive consultants or complicated software.
Read article ? SANS 10330Your food safety team is a HACCP requirement — but what if you're a small business? Here's how to structure your team when you're working with limited resources.
Read article ? ComplianceA practical, step-by-step checklist to HACCP compliance for South African food businesses — from pre-requisite programmes to your first audit.
Read article ? SANS 10330Everything food businesses need to know about South Africa's HACCP standard — what it requires, who it applies to, and how to build a compliant system.
Read article ? Small BusinessFood safety compliance isn't just a regulatory box to tick — it's one of the highest-return investments a food business can make. Here's the numbers.
Read article ? HACCPA breakdown of the core documentation every GFSI-aligned food safety system must have — and how to build yours from scratch.
Read article ? HACCPHACCP training isn't a cost — it's an investment. Here are five concrete ways HACCP knowledge pays dividends for food founders and their teams.
Read article ? Small BusinessCash flow is the silent killer of small food businesses. Here's a practical guide to managing it — from production costs to retailer payment terms.
Read article ? ComplianceEverything you need to know about food safety certification in South Africa — standards, costs, timelines, and how to choose the right path.
Read article ? FSSC 22000A plain-language comparison of HACCP and FSSC 22000 to help South African food businesses choose the standard that fits where they are right now.
Read article ? ComplianceA breakdown of the operational control documentation required for GFSI certification — and how to build a system that survives an audit.
Read article ? Small BusinessMost small food businesses that fail do so for the same reasons. Here's what to put in place — before it becomes a crisis.
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