https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/306.html South Africa Health & Safety news 15 Health & Safety news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/306.html en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 13:58:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/easigas-adds-qr-code-seals-to-gas-cylinders-so-buyers-can-spot-illegal-refills-403629a Easigas has introduced a breakthrough smart tamper-evident seal with unique QR code technology, marking a significant advancement in gas safety. 1-267845 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/panado-launches-strawberry-5ml-sachets-for-hassle-free-paediatric-care-170516a Panado has expanded its paediatric range with the launch of Panado Strawberry 5ml sachets, a compact, on-the-go solution for anytime, anywhere. 1-267618 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/one-visit-five-shows-how-manufacturers-can-reduce-risk-and-improve-performance-in-real-working-conditions-625101a Manufacturers in South Africa are under pressure to do more than just maintain output. They must manage safety, meet compliance requirements, control costs, and keep operations running without interruption. The challenge is not a lack of solutions. It is knowing which ones work in real environments. 1-267501 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/legal-challenges-of-protests-in-south-african-shopping-centres-622461a Public protest is a protected constitutional right in South Africa. However, when protest action moves from traditional public spaces into privately owned commercial environments such as shopping centres, a different set of legal and risk considerations arises. 1-266911 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/simplicity-is-the-new-hallmark-of-quality-in-food-choices-400619a Where once “low-fat”, “sugar-free,” and “high-protein” claims dominated decision-making, more consumers are scanning the product ingredient lists instead. And what they are looking for is fewer ingredients, fewer additives, and far less processing. 1-266855 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/product-recall-6-slimsy-pomegranate-squash-concentrate-844023a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a product recall notice for specific batches of Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate, following a notification from supplier Dynamic Brands Manufacturing. 1-266809 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retail-under-pressure-why-occupational-health-and-safety-now-drive-performance-399838a South Africa’s retail sector operates in a high-footfall, high-risk environment. From distribution centres and back-of-house loading bays to shop floors and parking areas, retailers manage constant movement of people, goods, and vehicles. In this context, occupational health and safety is no longer a compliance exercise. It is a core operational priority for maintaining workplace safety and protecting staff and customers. 1-266513 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clicks-recalls-kiddies-snack-after-non-pathogenic-listeria-detection-622531a Health and wellness retailer Clicks has recalled one of its kids' nutritional products, Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g. Affecting 1,152 units — of which 348 have been sold and the remaining 804 removed from shelves — the batch tested positive for non-pathogenic Listeria contamination. 1-266451 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nutricia-recalls-baby-formula-from-clicks-and-dis-chem-shelves-due-to-contamination-fears-177836a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of 2989 units of infant nutrition products manufactured by Nutricia Southern Africa. Nutricia Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Nutricia Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3 (800g) baby formula products have been pulled from shelves at Clicks and Dis-Chem due to possible toxin contamination. 1-266338 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-safety-alarm-in-sa-new-test-results-reveal-glyphosate-contamination-in-several-staple-foods-288507a Following explosive new South African National Accreditation System (Sanas)-certified laboratory results showing glyphosate contamination in maize meal, wheat flour, bread, and baby cereal, with two products exceeding the legal default limit, the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) requests the Minister of Agriculture to deregister and ban glyphosate in South Africa 1-266040 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Safety South Africa