We hope that your 2022 has been both productive and fulfilling and that 2023 will be filled with opportunities which will bring you a sense of meaningful success.

Our team thanks you for your ongoing support. We wish you a wonderful holiday season, and remember that “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein

Take a minute to browse our
2023 Training Calendar

Our technical team are dedicated to curating and planning training which will be both helpful and enjoyable to our delegates. Join our training community by finding and registering for the training best suited to you and your team.

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Thinking about your training needs for 2023?

Meat regulations: Testing for raw-processed & processed meat

Meat products have been under the spotlight several times in 2022, due to new regulations coming into effect, the controversy surrounding meat analogues, and constant concern about meat fraud vulnerabilities.

The most recent is the publication of R. 2410 (Regulations regarding the classification, packing and marking of certain raw processed meat products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa).

Have the raw-processed and processed meat product regulations got you thinking about your meat-testing schedules?

Meat fraud: Testing to detect species substitution

Acts of fraud relating to meat products are ongoing, and remain a global issue. A company's brand reputation can be severely compromised should a product be found to be fraudulent.

Consumers rely on the accurate and complete declaration of food constituents to enable them to make product choices that are consistent with their lifestyles.

Testing can be a valuable tool for the routine monitoring of meat authenticity, and should be conducted whenever a case of meat adulteration or contamination is suspected.

Are you aware that our laboratory offers species and allergen tests for meat product surveillance testing?

Contact our team today to prevent an incident in your facility tomorrow.

Vegan labelling: Testing to validate claims

The plant-based industry is set to expand even more in the coming years, providing a huge opportunity for innovation in plant-based products.

However, this growing movement – and especially the demand for vegan products – has highlighted some unique and multifactorial challenges to ensuring product authenticity and integrity. FACTS was one of the first to market in developing a one-test solution to confirm food and wine as vegan.

Do you need to certify that your product is vegan?

Contact us to learn more regarding certification programmes, and receive a quote for our one-test solution for vegan food and wine screening.

Upcoming training

Planned for you

NO CHARGE WEBINAR:
Check your Allergen Testing Rationale

The Whys, Whats & Hows of Allergen Testing

26 January 2023

2 hours

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NO CHARGE WEBINAR:
All about Protein and Meat Substitutes

What to consider during new product development

15 February 2023

1 hour

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Festive period closing dates

Our office and laboratory will be closing on 21 December 2022 and will reopen on 4 January 2023.

View our Festive Period Closing Dates online

Need urgent testing?

Despite our office and laboratory closing during the festive period, we continue to uphold customer service by offering urgent testing should the need arise.

For any urgent allergen analysis during our festive closing period, call +27 21 882 9883 for our emergency contact.

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