Milk does not become unsafe for the same reasons as meat. Water and effluent introduce a different set of risks. Retailer requirements and certification audits then test whether the systems built around those risks can withstand scrutiny.
Different challenges. One food system. And no part of the industry can address them alone.
On 30 July 2026, food industry professionals, Environmental Health Practitioners, academics and food safety experts will gather in Gqeberha for the SAAFoST / Environmental Health Food Safety Symposium.
SHEQ Consulting is supporting the symposium as an official sponsor, contributing to an important space for practical learning and collaboration within the Eastern Cape food industry.
An agenda grounded in current food safety pressures
The full-day programme will examine several issues affecting food safety practice in South Africa, including:
- Current challenges and regulatory perspectives in milk safety
- Water and effluent safety
- Meat safety in South Africa
- What food businesses need to supply the country’s largest retailers
- Lessons from the 15 most common non-conformities identified during international certification audits
The symposium will conclude with an extended panel discussion and audience Q&A, giving delegates an opportunity to question, share experiences and examine these issues from different professional perspectives.
Supporting access to industry knowledge
SHEQ Consulting’s sponsorship is more than an acknowledgement on the event programme.
Contributions from the event sponsors are helping to subsidise delegate costs, making the symposium more accessible to industry professionals, students and Environmental Health Practitioners.
For SHEQ Consulting, this is a practical investment in the people behind food safety systems. Strong systems depend on competent, connected professionals who can learn from emerging risks, audit findings and one another’s experiences.
Meet SHEQ Consulting at the symposium
SHEQ Consulting will also have an exhibition table in the conference foyer. Delegates are invited to meet the team during the networking breaks, learn more about SHEQ’s work and discuss their food safety, quality management, training and certification-readiness needs.
Event details
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 08:30–15:00
Venue: North Campus Conference Centre, Building 235, Nelson Mandela University, Summerstrand, Gqeberha
Cost: R150 for SAAFoST members and R250 for non-members, excluding VAT. Lunch is included.
Registration closes at 12:00 on Friday, 24 July 2026.
Register for the SAAFoST / Environmental Health Food Safety Symposium