Entecom Food Safety

Entecom Food Safety Food businesses struggle to make sense of the many compliance requirements. Welcome and thank you for visiting Food Safety Training | Consulting | Pre-audits

Entecom makes this easier by providing food safety training, consulting and software solutions that makes compliance easier and more manageable. Entecom (acronym for Enhancing Technical Competence) was established in November 2004 to serve the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry as a training provider of technical courses. Currently, we have branches in the Eastern Cape (PE & East London), Western Cape and Gauteng (Johannesburg & Tshwane), Mpumalanga, Tshwane, Limpopo & Botswana. Entecom is a fully accredited training provider registered with FoodBev SETA (Accreditation number 587/00081/1011)
Entecom will help you to implement your complete Food Safety Management System (from scratch) or assist you to bridge the gap from GMP to FSSC. We can also assist to update documents in order to comply with latest changes in legislation. The training courses can be customised especially for you, and also be offered on-site.

As the festive season approaches, shoppers are eager to fill their carts with treats and gifts, making it a prime opport...
21/11/2025

As the festive season approaches, shoppers are eager to fill their carts with treats and gifts, making it a prime opportunity for small food suppliers to stand out. With a little preparation and strategic thinking, you can capture the holiday spirit and drive sales.

Here are some effective ways to make the most of this season: https://sparsupplierdevelopment.co.za/details?id=3094

Did you know? Food contamination doesn’t only threaten product quality, it also plays a role in the global problem of an...
19/11/2025

Did you know? Food contamination doesn’t only threaten product quality, it also plays a role in the global problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), “many of the bacteria responsible for foodborne disease outbreaks are resistant to one or more antimicrobials.” That’s why during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 Nov) we want to highlight how basic food safety practices at your facility don’t only protect consumers but also the future effectiveness of antimicrobials.

✅ Ensure your equipment and surfaces are cleaned and sanitised effectively.
✅ Prevent cross-contamination of raw and ready-to-eat foods.
✅ Control time & temperature so harmful bacteria don’t have a chance to develop resistance.
✅ Source responsibly and use antimicrobials only when required

Because when food producers and small suppliers take food safety seriously, we not only protect consumers but help safeguard the effectiveness of antimicrobials for all of us.

You’ve put in the effort to learn — now it’s time to have something to show for it! 🙌With Entecom’s Basic Food Safety Pr...
17/11/2025

You’ve put in the effort to learn — now it’s time to have something to show for it! 🙌
With Entecom’s Basic Food Safety Practices Course, you’ll learn the essentials of good hygiene and safe food handling in an engaging, practical way — and once you’ve completed all assessments, you’ll receive your digital certificate! More than just a piece of paper, it’s proof of your commitment to doing things right in your food business.

✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Gain practical, real-world knowledge
✅ Get recognised with an official digital certificate

Enrol today at: https://elearning.entecom.co.za/course/food-safety/

Feeling constantly behind in your food safety role? You’re not alone. Many South African Food Safety Managers find thems...
14/11/2025

Feeling constantly behind in your food safety role? You’re not alone. Many South African Food Safety Managers find themselves navigating complex compliance frameworks with limited resources and insufficient top management support – creating a perfect storm of overwhelm where completing one task seems to uncover three more.

The truth is, the problem isn’t your capability – it’s your system. Productivity expert Professor Cal Newport identifies this as “pseudoproductivity” – that exhausting cycle of constant emails and meetings while your most important work gets pushed to after-hours.

Here are five practical strategies to reclaim control: https://www.entecom.co.za/the-food-safety-fix-beating-burnout-with-better-systems/

Calling all meat processors 📣 Register to join our upcoming HACCP for Meat Processors workshop! This comprehensive, two-...
13/11/2025

Calling all meat processors 📣 Register to join our upcoming HACCP for Meat Processors workshop! This comprehensive, two-day workshop will be presented in our Boardroom in PE, but delegates are also welcome to attend virtually.

Meat Processors have experienced a number of legislation updates. In this course, you will learn what the changes are and what they mean to your food business, as well as how to implement the new requirements to be ready for your NRCS inspection.

Email info@entecom.co.za today to register!

Before you can design an effective Environmental Monitoring Programme (EMP), you need to know what could go wrong in you...
12/11/2025

Before you can design an effective Environmental Monitoring Programme (EMP), you need to know what could go wrong in your facility. Every factory is different — but one thing’s for sure: as seasons change, so do your risks.

Let’s test your food safety instincts!

Can you match each seasonal change to its potential risk?
👇 Leave your answers in the comments and we’ll share the correct matches soon!

Myth: “Once it’s prepped and packed, your picnic spread is safe all afternoon.”Fact: Perishable foods can become unsafe ...
07/11/2025

Myth: “Once it’s prepped and packed, your picnic spread is safe all afternoon.”
Fact: Perishable foods can become unsafe in 1–2 hours if left in warm conditions.

Whether you're a restaurant offering picnic menus or a supplier selling ready-to-eat snacks, temperature control matters. Swipe right to unpack this myth and get some tips on what you can do to help keep your customers safe this coming summer.

"How can I actually relax on leave?" You’ve spent months maintaining strict food safety standards and ensuring complianc...
05/11/2025

"How can I actually relax on leave?"

You’ve spent months maintaining strict food safety standards and ensuring compliance but with the holidays around the corner, you can’t help but wonder what will happen when you’re not there to oversee it all. The truth is, food safety never takes leave — but you should be able to.

Imagine heading into your break with complete confidence, knowing your team has the systems and skills to uphold standards while you’re away… In this blog, we explore how to make it possible: from empowering your team with training to using technology to your advantage.

Read more: https://www.entecom.co.za/food-safety-never-takes-leave-the-importance-of-deputies-and-digital-systems/

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Root Cause Analysis workshop! This comprehensive, one-day workshop will be presented...
04/11/2025

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Root Cause Analysis workshop! This comprehensive, one-day workshop will be presented in our Boardroom in PE, but delegates are also welcome to attend virtually.

This course teaches your team how to deal with nonconformances effectively by using various root cause analysis tools to get to the real cause of the problem so that you identify the correct corrective action to fix the problem and to
prevent its recurrence. Learn:
✅The best way to handle a non-conformance,
✅How to conduct a root cause analysis using different tools, and
✅Receive tools and templates to implement effective corrective actions.

Email info@entecom.co.za today to register!

Some food safety scenarios can feel downright scary… 👀 Would you know what to do when they happen? Share your answers in...
31/10/2025

Some food safety scenarios can feel downright scary… 👀

Would you know what to do when they happen?

Share your answers in the comments, and we’ll reveal the “safe” choices later.

Real food safety. Real examples. Real impact.Our Basic Food Safety Practices course is designed to be relatable and easi...
30/10/2025

Real food safety. Real examples. Real impact.

Our Basic Food Safety Practices course is designed to be relatable and easily understood, using real workplace examples that connect directly to everyday tasks. Delivered in short video lessons, the course is practical, easy to follow, and ideal for refresher training or when new food handlers join your team.

Visit https://www.entecom.co.za/training/elearning/basic-food-safety-practices/ to sign up now for just R385.

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Entecom (acronym for Enhancing Technical Competence) was established in November 2004 to serve the Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry as a training provider of technical courses. Currently, we have branches in the Eastern Cape (PE & East London), Western Cape, Gauteng (Johannesburg & Tshwane), Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State & Botswana. Entecom is a fully accredited training provider registered with FoodBev SETA (Accreditation number 587/00081/1011) We can help you to implement your complete Food Safety Management System (from scratch) or assist you to bridge the gap from GMP to FSSC or BRC. Furthermore, we can also assist to update documents in order to comply with latest changes in legislation. The training courses can be customised especially for you, and also be offered on-site. Food Safety Training | Consulting | Pre-audits