Autumn 2009 - Provimi

NuTrition Direct • AUTUMN 2009 

CONTENTS 

From the Desk of the COO 1 

Introduction 2 

News 3 

Healthy Fatty Acids 4 

NuTec Fertility Calculator 6 

vitaBOOST - New Brochures 7 

Coccidiosis Control in Broilers 8 

Afrond van Lammers 10 

Procurement - A Strong Weapon 

to Survive During the Recession 12 

ISO 22000 13 

‘n Uitdagende Toekoms 14 

Social Responsibility 15 

ParturAid 16 

NuTec are suppliers of: 

• Vitamin and mineral premixes 

• Amino acids 

• Macro and Micro mineral ingredients 

• Feed additives 

• Feed enzymes 

• Animal health products 

• Rumen buffers 

• Feed fl avourants and palatants 

• Added value services 

NuTec Agents and Distributors: 

• Mpumalanga: Martin Ferreira 

MS Trading +27 82 457 4627 

• Gauteng: Allan Pennel Penville +27 82 824 0492 

•Northern KZN & Midlands: Helm Stone +27 82 322 4372 

• Southern KZN & Midlands: Mike Quinn +27 82 898 1769 

• North West Province: Fred Bechaz Lavendula +27 82 821 5991 

• Western, Southern & Northern Cape, Namibia: 

Ewie Coetzee Feedmin +27 82 459 7117 

• Eastern & Northern Cape, Klein Karoo 

& Southern Free State 

Andrè Bezuidenhout ABAC +27 82 651 8958 

• Eastern Cape: James Deutschmann +27 82 442 2378 

• Zambia: Dirk Muijs Livestock Services +260 1254 024 

• Zimbabwe: Tim Skinner, Batsi Nyamugama Fivet Animal Health 

+263 475 3846/7/8 

NuTec Southern African (Pty) Ltd 

234 Royston Road, Willowton, Pietermaritzburg, 

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 

Phone: +27 (0) 33 397 9405 • Fax: +27 (0) 86 505 9696 

E-mail: technical@nutecsa.co.za • Web: www.nutecsa.co.za 

From the Desk of the 

Chief Operating Offi cer 

NuTec continues to source leading technology 

products that have the ability to improve margin 

over feed cost for their customers. In this 

newsletter Prequel Ω 21 is previewed which 

assists in increasing the conception percentage of 

a dairy cow by causing a regretion of the corpus 

luteum. Previewed on page 6 is an indication 

of the increased value to the dairy farmer. This 

once again highlights NuTec’s commitment to 

source leading technology products that add value 

to the farming enterprise increasing profi t to the 

farmer. Utilizing micro-ingredients to increase the 

margin over feed costs is very often an overlooked 

facet of nutrition. The reason for this is that the 

various parameters of micro nutrients appear to 

be directly measurable against others. Premixes 

are commoditised without any explanation and 

the farmer suffers commercial losses because the 

specifi cations ‘do’ in fact compare. Lower input 

costs do not directly imply cost savings, in fact, 

often the reverse is true. Raw material source 

as well as the type and quality of manufacturing 

processes all affect the animal’s ability to utilize 

(i.e. the bioavailability of) the nutrient. 

The volatility in the rate-of-exchange remains a 

key factor in the slow decline of premix prices. 

Although many raw materials have come under 

increased pricing pressure due to the slowing 

global demand, this is offset by a weak ZAR 

against the US$ and Euro, which remains at a 

weakened level of approximately 50% compared 

to August / September 2008 levels. The demand 

for minerals and phosphate / nitrogen type raw 

materials has begun to increase and as a result 

a continued decline in international base prices is 

not anticipated. Chinese manufacturers have fi xed 

contracts for phosphorous sourced raw materials 

and as a result of this the price of feed phosphate 

is also not anticipated to decrease signifi cantly 

going forward. Rather fl oor prices seem to have 

been set from which an increasing price trend may 

resume in the medium term. 

During December Di-Anne Pillay gave birth to a 

lovely baby boy and Chloe Bowles was married to 

Richard Paine. We would like to congratulate them 

both and wish them many years of happiness. 

Please visit www.nutecsa.co.za, to fi nd your 

nearest NuTec agent, alternatively contact NuTec 

directly on e-mail: technical@nutecsa.co.za 

Autumn 2009 

James Berry 

1

Introduction 

technical 

department 

The Heart of NuTec 

The Technical team is made up out of three employees who 

include: Herman Nienaber (Technical Executive), Chloe 

Paine (Nutritionist) and Renier Zietsman (Nutritionist). The 

technical department often deals with customers directly and 

it is also their responsibility to carry the NuTec brand name at 

different symposia and industry related fi eld days. 

Please contact our technical team should you require any 

assistance/advice regarding any of the following: 

• Vitamin/mineral premixes , 

• Feed additives and enzymes, 

• Feed technology and quality control advice or 

• Customized technical services. 

For more information please see the NuTec website at 

www.nutecsa.co.za or contact NuTec on 033-3979405 or email 

technical@nutecsa.co.za. 

Herman Nienaber Renier Zietsman Chloe Paine 

NuTec would like to 

congratulate Di-Ann on 

the arrival of her new 

baby boy. 

STAFFNEWS 

NuTec welcomes Mrs Paine!! 

One of our Technical staff Chloe Bowles got married on 

the 27th of December 2008. We welcome Chloe back as 

Mrs Paine and wish her and her husband Richard many years 

of happiness. 

2 NuTrition Direct • AUTUMN 2009

BOTRIVIER DEPOT 

NuTec has a depot in the Western Cape located in the quiet little town of Botrivier in the beautiful Overberg area. It is situated in the 

Bakenshoogte complex on the R43 Hermanusweg and our staff always welcomes visits. 

The depot is manned by Louisa Gerber, Janine Coetzee and Ewie Coetzee. Stock of high moving products is kept at the depot for 

easy accessibility to customers. Please feel free to contact them on: +27 (0) 28 284 9976. 

Front: Ewie Coetzee, Janine Coetzee 

Back: Louisa Gerber 


News 

3

Healthy fatty acids 

for better fertility in dairy cows 

PPregnancy rates have declined worldwide over the 

last decades. On average 9 out of 100 dairy cows are 

culled every year due to infertility. Despite several 

nutritional interventions, the negative trend has not 

been reversed neither slowed down. Therefore Provimi/ 

NuTec introduces the Strata-G Fertility program, based on 

products with a specifi c omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid 

composition. Research performed by the University of 

Florida showed a signifi cant increase of pregnancy rates 

when feeding according to the program. 

Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids currently receive a lot of attention in 

human nutrition. Evidence is growing that these fatty acids not only 

positively affect human health, but also have benefi cial effects on 

health of dairy cows. In particular, omega-fatty acids have been 

shown to infl uence the production of the hormone prostaglandin 

in the uterus. Synthesis of prostaglandin leads to the regression 

of the corpus luteum, the progesterone producing structure on 

the ovary (Failrough et al, 1975; Schindler et al, 1990). This will 

induce parturition and stimulate contraction of the uterus. Seals 

et al (2002) concluded that cows diagnosed without endometritis 

post partum had a higher level of prostaglandin at calving 

compared to cows with endometritis, emphasizing the positive 

role that prostaglandin plays during the peripartum period 

Omega-6 (linoleic acid) can be converted in the animal through 

enzymatic reactions into arachidonic acid, which is the precursor 

of prostaglandin. With the benefi cial effects of prostaglandin on 

endometritis and retained placenta (Gross et al, 1987; Heuwieser 

et al, 1992), feeding linoleic acid prepartum is thus expected to 

support the uterus around calving. This will promote the ability of 

the uterus to conceive again. 

Different sources of Omega-3 

When the uterus has recovered after calving, it is time to 

inseminate the cow. Insemination does however not always 

lead to pregnancy, largely due to early embryonic losses. In 

high producing lactating dairy cattle, substantial losses of 

pregnancy occur up to 42–56 days after insemination (Santos 

et al, 2004). Several factors affect pregnancy losses in cattle, 

such as suboptimal recognition of the embryo. The production of 

prostaglandin, initiated when no embryo is recognized, causes 

loss of a viable embryo in the uterus (Thatcher et al, 1995). 

To achieve higher pregnancy rates, the level of prostaglandin in 

the uterus should be reduced to preserve the corpus luteum. 

This ensures progesterone production, which is vital for embryo 

survival. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to suppress the 

production of prostaglandin (Achard et al, 1997). Especially 

eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5, n-3, EPA) and docosahexaenoic 

acid (C22:6, n-3, DHA) have shown a signifi cant effect on 

prostaglandin. This effect is much larger compared to the effects 

of omega-3 fatty acids from vegetal sources like linseed (Mattos 

et al, 2003). Research strongly indicates that feeding fi sh oil is 

the best strategy to protect the corpus luteum. 

Rumen inert 

OMEGA-6 FAT OMEGA-3 FAT 

Linolenic acid 

GLA (gamma linolenic acid) 

AA (arahidonic acid) 

Increased prostaglandin 

secretion 

In the cow’s, dietary unsaturated fatty acids, like omega-6 and 

3 are extensively biohydrogenated. Unsaturated fatty acids are 

metabolized into saturated fatty acids by rumen bacteria, resulting 

in substantial losses of omega fatty acids (Shingfi eld et al, 2003; 

Chillard et al, 2000). 

Part of the biohydrogenation process in the rumen is incomplete, 

resulting in production of trans fatty acids. The two most well 

known are trans-10 C18:1 and trans-10 cis-12 C18:2 (Bauman 

and Griinari, 2003). These fatty acids can depress milk fat 

production up to 50%. In many countries, milk prices for dairy 

farmers are based on milk solids. Lower milk fat content then 

results in a lower milk price for dairy farmers. 

Additionally, unsaturated fatty acids in the rumen have a 

detrimental effect on rumen microorganisms. This results in 

decreased fi bre digestibility and thereby a reduced dry matter 

intake (Doreau and Chilliard, 1997). Especially during the 

transition phase and in early lactation cows are already in a 

negative energy balance. Maximizing dry matter intake is crucial 

for animal health and production. For that reason reduced fi bre 

digestibility is an undesirable effect in high yielding dairy cows. 

Strata-G Fertility Program 

Linolenic acid 

EPA (eicospentainoic acid) 

DHA (docosahexainoic) 

Reduced prostaglandin 

secretion 

Virtus Nutrition LLC, a US based Provimi company, has 

developed a patented technology to make it possible to feed 

omega fatty acids in dairy cows. The technology makes the fatty 

acids rumen inert. This avoids the negative effects of unsaturated 

fatty acids in the rumen and allows the fatty acids to pass to the 

intestine. There, these fatty acids can be absorbed. The Strata-G 

Fertility Program is designed to support the physiological effects 


of prostaglandin. The program consists of feeding two products 

consecutively. 

The fi rst product is Prequel Ω 21 with a high level of omega-6. 

It should be fed at least two to three weeks prior to calving to 

ensure suffi cient tissue build up of omega-6 before calving. This 

Prostaglandin 

Day 0 }} 

ransition 

= Omega-6 

= Linolenic acid 

omega-6 can be converted to prostaglandin 

After the transition period, Prequel Ω 21 is replaced by Strata-G. 

This contains a high level of EPA and DHA from fi sh oil, and 

should be fed for at least four to fi ve months after calving, to 

ensure that the benefi cial effects of these omega-3 fatty acids on 

prostaglandin cover the period of insemination plus the fi rst two 

months of pregnancy. 

This product has proven not to affect milk fat levels and dry matter 

intake compared to fi sh oil. Milk fat level was 23% higher in the 

group: 3.61% vs. 2.76%. Dry matter intake was 2.6 kg lower in the 

group fed unprotected fi sh oil (Castaneda-Gutierrez et al, 2007). 

In a recent trial in the Netherlands, the effect of Strata-G on milk 

fat levels compared to an iso-energetic control was tested. Four 

groups of cows were fed grass silage or maize silage based diets 

with or without Strata-G. Milk fat content was similar between 

both treatments in both types of diets (Table 1). 

Table 1: Milk fat content in cows fed grass- or maize silage, 

supplemented with Strata-G. 

It is necessary that, once fatty acids have passed the rumen, they 

are absorbed in the intestine. Invasive in vivo research carried 

out by Bilby et al (2006) indicates a signifi cant increase of EPA 

and DHA in the endometrium from cows fed with Strata-G. This 

proves that these fatty acids are taken up in the intestine as well 

as transported to the targeted organ. 

Study at University of Florida 

T 

The Straga-G Fertility Program has been tested at the University 

of Florida (Silvestre et al, 2008). In this experiment, performed 

on a commercial farm, more than 500 cows were used, to get 

reliable fertility data. The combination of Strata-G Dry Period and 

Strata-G Lactation was compared with an iso-energetic control 


Cycling / Breeding 

= Omega-3 

= EPA / DHA 

Milk fat content (%) Milk fat content (%) 

Control Strata-G 

Grass silage 4.28 4.24 

Maize silage 4.27 4.25 

diet with the same amount of fatty acids. The only difference was 

the level of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids. A hormonal synchronizing 

program was used and the fi rst insemination was at day 83 after 

calving. Pregnancy diagnosis was carried out at day 32 after 

insemination. If not pregnant cows were re-inseminated three 

days later. A second pregnancy diagnosis was carried out at day 

60 after insemination to measure embryonic loss between day 

32 and day 60. 

The pregnancy rate after two inseminations on day 60 was 48% in 

the control and 55% in the Strata-G group, a relative improvement 

of 15%. The effect was partly due to an improved pregnancy rate 

at day 32 after insemination (55 vs. 60% in control and Strata-G 

group, respectively) and partly due to reduced embryo losses 

between days 32 and 60 (10 vs. 7% in control and Strata-G group, 

respectively). The improvement in pregnancy rates implies that 

fewer cows need to be culled due to infertility on dairy farms. 

Besides, in this experiment milk production was on average 1 

kg greater in the Strata-G group than in the control. No negative 

effect on body condition score was found despite the higher milk 

production and same energy levels of the diet. 

Conclusion 

Focusing on the type of fatty acids in dairy cows rations is the 

start of a new phase in dairy nutrition. Laboratory research in the 

last decade already indicated the physiological effect of omegafatty 

acids on the fertility hormone prostaglandin. Rumen inert 

omega-6 and omega-3 products have now shown that under 

practical conditions pregnancy rates can increase 15% when 

fatty acid nutrition is optimized for fertility. These products give 

dairy nutritionists a tool to reverse the downward trend in cattle 

fertility on dairy farms. 

References are available on request. 

Please fi nd on next page a fertility calculator, which shows cost 

savings when using Strata-G! 

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NuTec NuTec Fertility Fertility Calculator 

Calculator 

Control 

Strata-G 

Fertility Programme 

Number of cows in herd 100 100 

Insemination index 2.2 1.9 

Culling due to infertility (%) 10.0 8.5 

Calving interval (days) 425 417 

Dry Period 

Days in ration 21 21 

Feeding recommendation (g) 115 115 

Farmers price / kg R 9.15 R 28.00 

Investment / herd R 2,210 R 6,762 

Lactation 

Days in ration 120 120 

Feeding recommendation (g) 115 115 

Farmers price / kg R 9.15 R 27.00 

Investment / herd R 12,627 R 37,260 

Total Investment / herd R 29,185 

Insemination costs / cow R 70 R 70 

Total insemination costs / herd R 15,400 R 13,391 

Savings R 2,009 

Replacement costs / cow R 9,000 R 9,000 

Total replacement costs / herd R 90,000 R 76,500 


Costs calving interval / extra 

day 

R 65.00 R 65.00 

Total cost of calving interval / 

herd 

R 585,000 R 534,130 


Milk production (kg/day) 23.5 24.5 

Milk price / kg R 2.70 R 2.70 

Profi t R 32,400 

Return / herd / lactation R 98,778 

Net result / herd / lactation R 69,593 

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NuTrition Direct • AUTUMN 2009

New Brochures 

New Brochures 

New Brochures 

NuTec’s water-soluble nutritional supplement, vitaBOOST is now available in a 5kg bucket and 20 kg bucket across the range of 

vitaBOOST Chick, Chick vitaBOOST Broiler and vitaBOOST Layer. Layer 100g sachets will also still be available in the vitaBOOST range. range Give G 

your poultry the BOOST they deserve. 

Reg No V18294 (Act 36 of 1947) 

CHICK VitaBOOST is a unique blend of water 

soluble vitamins, minerals, amino acids 

and electrolytes particularly formulated 

for day old chicks. 

CHICK VitaBOOST will assist day old chicks to 

overcome all forms of stress and dehydration 

Ensure your chicks get the BOOST 

they deserve on day of placement! 

Phone: +27 (0) 33 397 9405 

Fax: +27 (0) 86 505 9696 

Web: www.nutecsa.co.za 

Email: technical@nutecsa.co.za 

AVAILABLE IN: 

100g sachet 

code: 10328 

5 kg bucket 

code: 10253 

Directions for use: Mix 10 grams 

CHICK vitaBOOST per litre of 

water. Alternatively mix 100 grams 

sachet per 10 litres of water. Make 

available ad lib for the first 3 days 

after placing day old chicks. 

Class: Vitamin, amino acid 

and electrolyte water-soluble 

supplement for day old chicks. 

20 kg bucket 

code: 10282 

with 100g scoop with 100g scoop 

Nutrient Quantity per kg 

Vitamin A 15 MIU 

Vitamin D3 1 MIU 

Vitamin B1 3 g 




Vitamin B12 20 mg g 

Vitamin C 150 g 

Vitamin E 50 g 

Niacin 20 g 

Ca-D Pantothenate 10 g 

Vitamin K3 2 g 

Biotin 50 mg g 

Organic Zinc 13 g 

Organic Mangenese 15 g 

Organic Copper 3 g 

Organic Iron 10 g 

Potassium 15 g 

Methionine 30 g 

Lysine 35 g 

NuTrition Direct • AUTUMN 2009 7

Afrond van lammers op aangeplante weiding met Feedtek Greengrazer 126 

asidose) tot gevolg het. Gewoonlik bevat weidings 

ook lae vlakke van deurvloeiproteïene en ‘n oormaat 

oplosbare proteïene wat tot verhoogde peile van 

ammoniak stikstof in die bloed kan aanleiding gee. 

Die gevolg hiervan is ‘n negatiewe effek op groei 

vanweë energie vermorsing om van die oormaat 

ammoniak in die bloed ontslae te raak deur middel 

van die lewer en niere. Die hoë vog inhoud van 

aangeplante weidings beperk voldoende droë 

materiaal inname deur die dier met gevolglike lae 

en meestal onvoldoende inname van veral energie. 

Die meeste weidings se vlakke van makro- en mikrominerale 

is onvoldoende of dikwels ongebalanseerd. 

So byvoorbeeld kom hoë vlakke van kalium gereeld 

voor. Dit het ‘n negatiewe invloed op die opname 

en metabolisme van kalsium, magnesium, fosfor, 

mangaan en sink wat diereprestasie benadeel. 

Om die negatiewe faktore, tekorte, oormate en 

wanbalanse effektief aan te spreek, het Feedtek 

‘n mineraal-spoormineraal konsentraat bekend 

as Greengrazer 126, ontwikkel vir die geriefl ike 

tuismeng van gebalanseerde aanvullende lekke 

vir verskeie diereproduksie stelsels. Die volgende 

mengsel is ‘n energie- minerale- spoorminerale 

aanvulling wat met groot sukses gemeng word vir die 

doeltreffende afrond van lammers op aangeplante 

weidings: 

Gemaalde graan 650 kg 

Melassemeel of melassestroop 80 kg 

Oliekoekmeel (*) 100 kg 

Acid Buf 50 kg 

Sout 50 kg 

Greengrazer 126 80 kg 

TOTAAL 

(*) Gebruik soja, katoen of kanola oliekoekmeel 

1010 kg 



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PROCUREMENT PROCUREMENT – – A A STRONG STRONG WEAPON 

WEAPON 

TO TO SURVIVE DURING THE RECESSION 

The years 2007 and 2008 saw dramatic rises in 

the price of raw materials for the manufacture of 

animal feeds. After years of relative price stability 

raw material prices have now increased from two 

to six times when compared with prices in 2007. The cause of 

the increase in raw material prices continues to be a subject 

of debate. Initialy the rising oil prices resulted in the increased 

costs of fertilizers and transport. Global food consumption has 

grown steadily, because food demand is the fi rst factor of the 

size of the global population. The major manufacturers of animal 

feed supplements are cutting back on production in an attempt 

to maintain high price levels. The rapid emergence of the global 

biofuel industry has further fueled demand for agricultural 

commodities in recent years, hence the recent surge in crop 

prices and nitrogen & phosphate related products. 

In the face of the economic downturn worldwide, we have to 

maintain costs through an effi cient procurement process, 

thereby offering strong business sustainability to our customers. 

A good purchasing management system in any industry is not 

only something nice–to–have, but implemented correctly, will be 

a strong weapon during lean times. 

At NuTec we have focused on redesigning the way we 

purchase raw materials. The enhancement of the tools, 

that are used in the procurement process have assisted to 

improve processing lead times, product quality at source, reduce 

resources to the optimum level, and to deliver products to our 

customers in the most cost effective manner. The analyzing of all 

types of trends that occurred in the past year enabled NuTec to 

continuously project accurate demand forecasts for the coming 

months. The objective of successful demand forecasting is 

product availibility prior to requirement. The implementation of 

new information technology of eProcurement and eSourcing are 

the two most useful practices in purchasing. The centralization of 

our purchasing organization with well defi ned and documented 

strategic sourcing processes enable procurement at a competitive 

price, globally. 

Suppliers are actively developed to meet NuTec 

standards by adhering to product buying specifi cations 

through continuous auditing processes; focusing on the 

supply base for ideas, performance and innovation to supply 

products of higher quality. The close analysis of raw material 

fl ows into, through, and out of the factory is yet another way 

to assure quality. This supply chain focus is now a major 

responsibility in the management of working capital. 

Our target at NuTec in 2009 is to bring new cost – effi cient 

solutions to meet our customer needs. We expect 2009 

to be extremely challenging, however, we remain optimistic 

and embrace these challenges. 

Collin Deair 

Procurement Controller 

R R N 


Quality, Competitiveness & Customers 

Failures in food supply can be dangerous and very costly. 

There is an increasing requirement by customers of 

organizations that produce, manufacture, handle or 

supply food, to demonstrate and provide adequate 

evidence that they are able to identify and control food safety 

hazards, and the many conditions impacting on food safety. Prior 

to the development of ISO 22000, the relevant standard was ISO 

9001:2000, but this is concerned with quality management and 

does not deal specifi cally with food safety. 

Working Group 8, Food safety management systems, of ISO/ 

TC 34, with experts from 23 countries, participated in the 

development of the standard. There was 

also close cooperation with the Codex 

Alimentarius Commission, the body jointly 

established by the Food and Agriculture 

Organization of the United Nations 

(FAO) and the World Health Organization 

(WHO). Also included in the development 

were the Confederation of Food and Drink 

Industries of the European Union (CIAA), 

the CIES/Global Food Safety Initiative, 

and the World Food Safety Organization 

(WFSO). 

Why is the standard important? 

Food safety is related to the presence of and levels of foodborne 

hazards in food at the point of consumption (intake by the 

consumer). As food safety hazards may be introduced at any 

stage of the food chain, adequate control throughout the food 

chain is essential. ISO 22000 is intended to provide security by 

ensuring that there are no weak links in the food supply chain. It 

is important to note that food safety is a joint responsibility that is 

principally assured through the combined efforts of all the parties 

participating in the food chain. For any organization along the 

food chain, ISO 22000 provides requirements for a food safety 

management system that allows that organization to: 

• demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards so that 

it consistently provides safe end products that meet both the 

requirements agreed with the customer and those of applicable 

food safety regulations; and 

• enhance its customer satisfaction through the effective control 

of food safety hazards, including processes for updating the 

system. 

Intended users 

ISO 22000 may apply to all types of organizations within the 

food chain ranging from feed producers, primary producers 

through food manufactures, transport and storage operators 

and subcontractors to retailers and 

food service outlets, together with 

interrelated organizations such as 

producers of equipment, packaging 

material, cleaning agents, additives 

and ingredients. As mentioned above, 

it is important to emphasise that food 

safety is a joint responsibility that is 


principally assured through ough the combined efforts of all these 

parties participating in the food chain. 

What does the standard cover? 

The standard combines generally recognized key elements to 

ensure food safety along 

the food chain: 

• interactive communication; 

• systems management; and 

• hazard control. 

Interactive communication 

Communication along the food chain is essential to ensure that 

all relevant food safety hazards are identifi ed and adequately 

controlled at each step within the food chain. This implies 

communication of the needs of the organization to other 

organizations both upstream and downstream in the food chain. 

Communication with customers and suppliers, based on the 

information generated through systematic hazard analysis, will 

also assist in substantiating customer and supplier requirements, 

to determine their feasibility, need, and impact on the end product. 

The standard requires that such communication is planned and 

maintained. 

Systems management 

The most effective food safety systems are designed, operated 

and updated within the framework of a structured management 

system and incorporated into the overall management activities 

of the organization. 

This provides maximum 

benefi t for the organization 

and interested parties. ISO 

22000 gives due consideration 

of the requirements of ISO 

9001:2000 in order to enhance 

compatibility of the two 

standards. Thus ISO 22000 

can be applied on its own, or 

in combination with other management system standards such 

as ISO 9001:2000, with or without independent (third party) 

certifi cation of conformity. 

Hazard control 

ISO ISO 22000 

Effective systems must be capable of controlling food safety 

hazards to acceptable levels in end products to be delivered 

to the next link in the food chain. They require the balanced 

integration of prerequisite programmes and a detailed HACCP 

plan. ISO 22000 dynamically combines the HACCP principles and 

application steps with prerequisite programmes, using the hazard 

analysis to determine the strategy to be used to ensure hazard 

control. The HACCP plan is used to manage the critical control 

points determined during hazard analysis, to eliminate, prevent 

or reduce specifi ed food safety hazards from the product. 

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ISO ISO 22000 

The benefi ts of ISO 22000 

Organizations implementing the standard are likely to reap the 

following benefi ts: 

• More effi cient and dynamic food safety hazard controls that 

are focused on what is necessary for achieving the desired 

end results 

• Confi dence that all their control measures have been 

subjected to hazard analysis 

• Systematic management of prerequisite programmes 

• A more solid and valid basis for taking decisions 

• Increased due diligence 

• More effi cient use of resources by reducing overlapping sys- 

tem audits. Other stakeholders can have more confi dence that 

the organizations implementing the standard have the ability 

to identify and control food safety hazards. 

Overall the standard adds value to the food safety system 

because it: 

• is international in scope 

• provides potential for harmonisation of national standards 

• provides a reference for the whole food chain 

• provides a framework for third party certifi cation 

• fi lls a gap between ISO 9001:2000 and HACCP 

• contributes to a better understanding and further development 

of Codex HACCP 

• is an auditable standard with clear requirements 

• takes a systems approach, rather than product approach 

• is suitable and workable for regulators. 

‘n Uitdagende Toekoms 

Die feesseisoen is verby en alhoewel almal se heupe groter is 

as te vore, syfer die realiteit van die resessie waarin die wêreld 

homself bevind nou ook deur na Suid Afrika. 

Die defi nisie van ‘n ekonomiese resessie is negatiewe groei vir 

twee agtereenvolgende kwartale. Die BBP vir die kwartaal vanaf 

Oktober 2008 tot Desember 2008 is -1.80%. Of dit ook die geval 

vir die eerste kwartaal in 2009 gaan wees, sal ons moet wag en 

sien. 

Die stand van sake behoort te verbeter aangesien die brandstofprys 

en infl asie in die algemeen aansienlik gedaal het wat meer Rande 

in die verbruikers se sakke sit. Die Reserwebank besef ook die 

erns van die saak en het alreeds sedert Desember 2008 die 

rentekoers met 1.50% laat sak. Daar is sprake van ‘n verdere 

verlaging van nog 3.50% in 2009. Hierdie verlagings sal egter 

‘n aansienlike tydjie neem om deur te syfer na die ekonomiese 

resultate. Kom ons hoop Suid Afrikaners het uit die foute van 

ons verlede geleer en spaar hierdie verlaging in rentekoerse of 

ploeg dit terug in hul abnormaal hoë skuldvlakke. 

Die basiese loon vir plaaswerkers is verhoog met 13% van 

R1166.00 na R1231.70 per maand. Dit sal addisionele druk om 

Conclusions 

International standards are important for ensuring that hazards 

are controlled throughout the food chain regardless of where 

products are produced or fi nally consumed. The ISO process 

allows a variety of stakeholders to participate in designing 

systems and standards that are appropriate and workable 

around the world. As more and more food products are traded 

internationally, standards such as ISO 22000 become crucial for 

giving consumers confi dence that the food they have access to 

is safe. 

Philippa Seagrave 

Standards Australia 

Should you have any further queries relating to ISO 22000 

please contact Sharlene Moodley (Quality Assurance Offi cer) on 

033-3979405 or quality@nutecsa.co.za 

die alreeds fuisvoos landbou gemeenskap plaas wat tot verdere 

moontlike werksverliese kan ly. 

Gedurende die begrotingsrede van Mnr. Trevor Manual in 

Februarie 2009 is addisionele fondse toegeken aan ontwikkelende 

boere maar geen voorsiening gemaak vir kommersiële boere 

nie. Dit is baie teleurstellend veral aangesien daar alreeds wynig 

min ondersteuning aan sogenaamde kommersiële boere gegee 

word. Kom ons hoop dat hierdie fondse aan die ontwikkelende 

boere insigewend aangewend sal word om sodoende groter 

voedsel sekuriteit in Suid Afrika te bewerkstellig. 

So aan die begin van 2009 het ons positiewe en negatiewe 

nuus. Die negatiewe nuus gaan heel waarskynlik die hele 2009 

nog met ons wees. Die verantwoordelikheid is op ons om die 

positiewe nuus te vat en te omskep in ‘n standhoudende en 

winsgewende boerdery sektor. En ja, dis gewis baie makliker 

gesê as gedaan. 

Frans van Heerden 

Financial Executive 


NuTec c has extended e d its aarm 

tto 

assist s the h Natal 

Children’s d s Home. It is a private, p e charitable, h 

social a development e p n organisation. g s n Orphaned, r 

abused s and a abandoned a d d children are afforded 

the opportunity p u to t belong e to families s where e they h can c grow with 

love, v ssecurity 

i and n respect. e c Their h mmission 

o includes n e creating r a 

framework a w so s that a community-based o u b d development v p t work k can be 

built. u FFeatured 

u below b w are FFrans 

s Van n Heerden, e , Di-Ann A PPillay 

and 

Nikki i Moodley M handing n over v the cheque e to the h management a e of 

the h organisation g a accompanied o a by some o of o the e children l affl icted 

by y this plight. h 

NuTec u has also extended n fi nancial n aid to t Hospice. o e This h is an 

organisation r s n whose o mission m o is s to ooffer 

ppalliative 

t care c services 

within i an atmosphere t p e of care c and compassion, c p o which w focuses 

on n the quality i of f life, promoting m g physical s and psychosocial p h c well- 


MSUNDUZI MSUNDUZI HOSPICE HOSPICE 

Social Responsibility 

being for people with active, progressive and advanced diseases 

for whom the prognosis is limited. This is achieved by providing 

holistic palliative care and support services, including training 

and education to patients, their families and care givers in the 

Greater Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. In the picture 

below are Di-Ann Pillay and Nikki Moodley handing over the 

cheque to the management of Hospice. 

NATAL NATAL CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S HOME 

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