February 14, 2020
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a species of Gram-negative bacteria that can be found in the environment, food, and intestines of people and animals—it is specifically considered as the indicator of faecal contamination. This bacterium, particularly its pathogenic strains, remains to be one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses.
January 22, 2020
“Food allergies are an abnormal immune response to the normally harmless food protein. Unfortunately, there is no cure for food allergies. Avoidance of allergenic food is the only foolproof way of preventing allergic reactions. Despite such avoidance, cross-contamination or cross-contact still poses a real danger that food allergy sufferers encounter every day.”
January 16, 2020
Visit us at our booth during the ProPak Philippines 2020 on February 5-7, 2020 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Be updated on the latest trends and updates on food safety by joining our technical seminars.
January 16, 2020
ProPak Philippines is the international processing and packaging trade event for the Philippines, and the perfect platform to access a robust and expanding industry and market. To be held on February 5-7, 2020 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the trade event would be hosted for the second consecutive year, aiming to deliver a focused industry event connecting international suppliers to local and regional buyers.
January 8, 2020
Learn the importance of integrating blockchain technology in food safety management. Read the article of Dr. Manny Garcia entitled “New Tech on the Block Tackles Critical Issues in the Food Supply Chain” in the 8th issue of the Food Safety Trends PH Magazine.Get your copy now by subscribing to this link https://lnkd.in/feci5Gu. For advertising and subscription inquiries, contact (+632) 8.470.2325 or e-mail [email protected].
January 6, 2020
Food safety first! Here are some tips on handling your leftovers properly.
July 5, 2019
Food safety first! June 7 marks the first-ever celebration of the World Food Safety Day with the aim to uplift the food safety awareness to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and inspire action to safer food.
June 7, 2019
Food safety first! June 7 marks the first-ever celebration of the World Food Safety Day with the aim to uplift the food safety awareness to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and inspire action to safer food.
June 7, 2019
Biological, chemical (including allergens), and physical contamination during food production can be prevented by implementing an effective cleaning process. To avoid cross-contact of allergens, a cleaning process must be validated for its ability to remove allergens then its effectiveness verified regularly.
February 4, 2019
“Verification of farm produce suppliers has always been a challenge in the Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering/Café (HORECA) industry since most of its suppliers are traders and not the actual farmers. Safety and credibility of farm produce may be difficult to guarantee as these are sourced from different farm locations, but supplier verification is a huge step done by companies to address this concern.”
January 24, 2019
“Veterinary drugs are crucial in the animal food production industry as they help increase the rate of an animal’s weight gain, improve feed efficiency, and even prevent or treat infections. Unfortunately, drug residues that remain in edible tissues or in animal products such as meat, milk, eggs, and honey still pose a risk. If exceeding regulatory levels, these residues induce harmful effects to consumers such as hypersensitivity reaction, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, disruption of normal intestinal flora, and development of drug resistance in microorganisms. “
January 24, 2019
Are you a food safety ambassador? We’re sure that you’re craving for the latest trends and updates on food safety. Worry no more as we give you the latest issue of the Food Safety Trends Philippines Magazine with the theme “Food Safety in the Supply Chain”. This new issue of FSTM tackles how food safety in the supply chain ultimately begins in the farm.
January 24, 2019
See you at the ProPak Philippines 2019 on January 24-25, 2019 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Visit us at the media center (Booth No. […]
May 16, 2018
Everybody has their own favorite food but nothing beats a delectable home cooked meal prepared by our Mothers who know us best and love us unconditionally.
May 10, 2018
The wait is over! Food Safety Trends Philippines Magazine Issue 6 has arrived! Regarded as a reference material of thousands of food safety professionals and students in the Philippines, FSTM 6 is now ready to provide trends and updates on food safety and food microbiology to your heart’s content.
May 8, 2018
Thinking about opening a food business? Here are some tips and insights from the article of Rommel Gerodias "Food Safety for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs" in Food Safety Trends Philippines Magazine Issue 6.
May 2, 2018
Let's get something straight: WE LOVE STREET FOODS. People from all walks of life have a special love for street food because of its lip-smacking flavors. It is also a good way to taste the country’s distinct food culture.
April 2, 2018
Drinking water may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of contaminants. Some drinking water contaminants may be harmful if consumed at certain levels in drinking water while others may be harmless.
March 27, 2018
Drinking water comes from a variety of sources including public water systems, private wells, or bottled water. Ensuring safe and healthy drinking water may be as simple as turning on the tap from an EPA-regulated public water system; other water sources may need a water filter, a check on water fluoridation, or an inspection to ensure a septic tank is not too close to a private well.
March 27, 2018
With over 100 tests and proprietary chemistries, Industrial Test Systems (ITS) provides a comprehensive range of water quality tests for ensuring the safety of water systems from free chlorine to heavy metals.
March 23, 2018
In an emergency situation (e.g. flooding, heavy rainfall), tap water may not be safe to drink or use.
March 22, 2018
In the Philippines, two separate Administrative Orders govern different types of drinking water sources
September 28, 2017
Food Safety Trends Philippines Magazine explores the significance of implementing a food safety management system along with its challenges, and the resources needed to implement, maintain, […]