What can a food safety consultant help with?

I can help with a HACCP plan, procedures, training, audits or implementing a food safety system. What we do together depends on what you need and what your team can take on.

Can we do the work ourselves?

You may already have the knowledge and people to do much of the work. We can look at where you need support, whether that is one review, training or help with implementation.

How do we agree the cost?

Tell me what you need help with and what budget you have allocated. I look at the scope, time and support needed, and we agree the work and fee before starting.

What information should I have ready?

Tell me what your business does, where you are based, what you need help with and any deadline. Existing procedures, records and buyer requirements can help us understand what is needed. You can ask if you are unsure what to send.

Learning Hub

Understand before you decide.

Guides and tools to help you understand food safety requirements, plan your work and prepare questions about what your business needs.

People

Questions about working with a consultant.

You might have an audit coming up, need help with a finding, or want to understand where to start. These are some of the questions we can discuss.

Processes

Which standard does your business need?

These are three standards you may come across in South Africa. The requirements of your buyers and your operation will help determine which applies.

FSSC 22000

The most widely recognised standard in South Africa. Accepted by major global retailers and export markets, and the right target for any business serious about long-term growth.

Who: Food and beverage manufacturers, wine producers, packaging companies

Retailers: Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Checkers, most export markets

Timeline: 6-12 months from scratch

Cost: R80,000 - R180,000 total (consultant + certification body)

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BRCGS

The British Retail Consortium standard — the preferred choice for businesses with export ambitions or supplying UK-linked retailers. Rigorous, globally recognised, and increasingly required for cross-border trade.

Who: Manufacturers supplying UK retailers, global brands, or export-focused businesses

Retailers: UK retailers, Woolworths, international supply chains

Timeline: 6-12 months

Cost: R80,000 - R200,000 total

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SANS 10330

The South African national HACCP standard. The right starting point for businesses building their first food safety system — forms the foundation for FSSC 22000 when you are ready to scale.

Who: South African food manufacturers starting their compliance journey

Retailers: Food Lovers Market, independent retailers, direct-to-consumer

Timeline: 3-6 months

Cost: R15,000 - R60,000 total

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Performance

Find the right certification for your operation.

Three questions. A clear starting point — and a cost estimate so you know what you are looking at before you reach out.

Which standard — and how to get there

Question 1 of 30% complete

What type of food operation are you?

This helps us match you to the right standard.

What will it cost?

Cost Estimator

What will certification cost me?

Which standard?

Business size

Current food safety system

Estimated investment

R85,000 - R140,000

Typical timeline

Estimates include consultant fees and certification body costs. Actual costs depend on the complexity of your process, the number of product lines, and your team availability during implementation.

Get an accurate quote

People

Build your Food Safety Culture Plan.

FSSC 22000 v6 clause 2.5.8 requires a documented food safety and quality culture program. Work through the 7 elements below to identify what needs attention and draft an action plan.

Interactive Planner

Build your Food Safety Culture Plan

FSSC 22000 v6 clause 2.5.8 requires a documented food safety culture program. This tool walks you through all 7 elements, helps you assess where you stand, and generates an action plan you can take into your next management review.

7 elements

Every requirement of clause 2.5.8 — objectives, plan, communication, training, feedback, measurement, leadership.

Self-assessment

Rate each element: Not Started, In Progress, or Established.

Action checklist

For each gap, select specific actions to build into your culture plan.

A plan to work from

Use your answers to plan what needs attention and prepare questions for your team.

Need help with any of this?

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