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Elevated Hygiene Services
Who We Are

About
Elevated Hygiene

Founded in 2016, Elevated Hygiene combines scientific rigour and practical operations experience to deliver contract cleaning, sanitation and deep-clean solutions for the beverage and food sectors.

Specialists since
2016.

Elevated Hygiene combines scientific rigour and practical operations experience to deliver contract cleaning, sanitation and deep-clean solutions for the beverage and food sectors. We specialise in audit-ready hygiene programmes that meet global standards while remaining straightforward to operate on the ground.

Our leadership brings technical and operational expertise that translates into safer facilities and fewer production interruptions.

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The People Behind It

Meet our
co-founders.

Desmond Maswanganyi

Desmond Maswanganyi

Co-Founder

Seasoned Microbiological Laboratory Manager with over 10 years of experience in internationally accredited facilities, complemented by strong expertise as a quality and hygiene manager for a major Woolworths supplier.

Successfully implemented quality systems and led a new manufacturing site through a successful BRC audit — with over 15 years in the industry.

Microbiology Quality Systems BRC Audit 15+ Years
Brian Zulu

Brian Zulu

Co-Founder

Food Technologist with a business management background and over 10 years of experience as a Woolworths (IBL) and lead auditor. Accredited trainer with SGS and Intertek, and APSCA registered lead auditor specialising in ethical and corporate social responsibility audits.

With over 20 years in the industry, Brian is a seasoned professional in compliance, governance and responsible sourcing.

Food Technology SGS & Intertek APSCA Lead Auditor 20+ Years
Our Team

Our People

Trained. Certified. Dedicated.

2016
Year established
6
Core service lines
5+
Audit standards met
100%
Audit-ready approach

How We Work

Our approach.

Scientific, Evidence-Based Cleaning Plans

Every programme we design is grounded in food science. We use validated methods, approved chemistry, and evidence-based processes — not generic checklists. The result is cleaning that works and documentation that proves it.

Clear Costing & Supplier Transparency

We believe in open, honest costing. You'll always know what you're paying for and why — with supplier-approved products, transparent pricing models and full access to technical data sheets and SDS documentation.

Ongoing Training & Technical Oversight

Consistent delivery depends on capable people. We provide ongoing training and technical oversight to ensure standards are maintained day-to-day — not just during audits. Training is led by accredited trainer Brian Zulu, who delivers staff certifications and practical food-safety courses.

Track Record

Achievements &
credentials.

Nominated Supplier of the Year

Nominated Famous Brands Group Supplier of the Year (2018) — recognition of the consistent quality, reliability and partnership we bring to every client relationship.

Listeria Risk Mitigation

Supported multiple clients with Listeria risk mitigation and control programmes — applying validated deep-clean protocols and environmental monitoring to protect production lines and public safety.

Broad Audit Experience

Proven audit performance across IBL, FSSC 22000, FSA, BRC, Department of Health and Department of Agriculture — so when your auditor arrives, your documentation is ready and your facility is compliant.

Accredited Training Delivery

Training is led by accredited trainer Brian Zulu, who delivers staff certifications and practical food-safety courses — building the internal competency your team needs to sustain hygiene between visits.

Audit Experience

Standards we
work to.

FSSC 22000

Food Safety System Certification — international benchmark for food safety management

BRC Global Standard

British Retail Consortium food safety standard — required by major retail supply chains

IBL Audit Standard

In-house and third-party IBL compliance audits for beverage and food production facilities

Department of Health & Agriculture

Statutory compliance with Department of Health and Department of Agriculture regulatory requirements

FSA Standard

Food Safety Authority audit readiness and compliance documentation support

Ready to work together?

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Talk to our team about your facility, your hygiene challenges, and your compliance requirements. We'll put together a practical proposal built around your operation.

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