One of the most significant issues effecting food safety is that of pest control. This subject is a major cause of food safety incidents, recalls, audit non-conformance and actions by state health departments. HACCP International has released a new standard, meeting international best practice both in its development and in terms of the standard itself. It will make a huge contribution to reducing food safety incidents and can be used to ensure a consistently high standard of service, performance and outcomes in pest control within food handling facilities. The new standard has been developed by expert food technologists at HACCP International, together with a review Read more...

HOFEX celebrated its 30th anniversary as one of Asia’s leading Hotel and Food Hospitality trade shows. Together with more than 42 national pavilions they brought a series of special food delicacies and products to over 50,000+ professional buyers and visitors. HACCP International was there too and are proud to see some of its clients exhibiting with a selected range of certified food safe equipment and materials. Those exhibited this year included: MISA – Cold room, Champion– Wash wares, BASF Ucrete – Flooring products, Hoshizaki – Freezers and Refrigerators, SCA Hygiene – Tork range of cleaning wipes. BASF Ucrete. BASF Ucrete: (L to R) Mr. Vincent Tsang, Ms.Teresa Wu, Mr. Read more...

Mannheim, Germany – December 6, 2016 – With Ucrete MF40AS BASF has launched a new heavy-duty antistatic flooring system that is based on a polyurethane cement technology. Click on the press release below to read more…. Thanks to its antistatic properties, Ucrete MF40AS protects electrostatic-sensitive devices and can be used in explosion hazard areas. Photo: BASF, Flo-Dek (UK) Ltd (Location: Measurement Technology Ltd, Luton, United Kingdom)

Food safety doesn’t just concern what we put in our mouths.It also involves a range of non-food products that are used in the production process. Matthew McDonald of Food & Beverage Industry News caught up with Clive Withinshaw, to discuss best practice in this area.

The Prime Ministers International Business Awards celebrate Fijian business success by providing an opportunity for Fijian businesses to benchmark performance, build capability, inspire to innovate, showcase service excellence, support job creation and boost employee morale. We congratulate Mr. Mohammed Tazim of Amalgamated Pest Control to be the first to win “The Prime Ministers International Business Award for Excellence in Business Leadership” The Excellence in Business Leadership Award was presented to Mr. Mohammed Tazim who has shaped his business in Fiji through steadfast leadership, vision, tenacity and dedication; being a true leader and role model for other companies. This award was Read more...