Superior quality is maintained through processing at plants where and GMP procedures are followed on the following certification:-
GLOBALG.A.P / EURO GAP
The GLOBALG.A.P. standards helped producers comply with Europe-wide accepted criteria for food safety, sustainable production methods, workers and animal welfare, and responsible use of water, compound feed and plant propagation materials. Harmonized certification also meant savings for producers, as they would no longer need to undergo several audits against different criteria every year.
GLOBALG.A.P. is the internationally recognized standard for farm production. Our core product is the result of years of intensive research and collaboration with industry experts, producers and retailers around the globe. Our goal is safe and sustainable agricultural production to benefit farmers, retailers and consumers throughout the world.
GLOBALG.A.P. Certification covers:
- Food safety and traceability
- Environment (including biodiversity)
- Workers’ health, safety and welfare
- Animal welfare
- Includes Integrated Crop Management (ICM), Integrated Pest Control (IPC),
- Quality Management System (QMS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) – GLOBALG.A.P
FSSC 22000 – Food Safety System Certification
The FSSC 22000:2010 scheme is fully recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI), the benchmarking body for the harmonization of international food safety standards, along with other food safety management schemes like the BRC, IFS and SQF schemes. FSSC 22000:2010 is an international standard developed for the certification of Food Safety Management Systems for food manufacturers.
FSSC 22000 monitors food safety by determining, evaluating and managing the risks and hazards during various phases: processing, production, packaging, storage, transport, distribution, handling, sales and delivery in every part of the food chain.The scheme falls under the competence of the Foundation FSSC 22000 and works with accreditation. Certification bodies that have registered for FSSC can offer a third-party certification according to this standard. The certification standard is also recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). – FSSC 22000 – FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM CERTIFICATION
SMETA Corrective Action Plan Report (CARP)
SMETA is designed to reduce duplication of effort in ethical business audits, benefiting resellers, leading brands and their suppliers. With SMETA, a vendor can be audited and shared with many customers, rather than having an audit for each customer. SMETA documents are designed for use by experienced auditors and are in keeping with current established practice.
SMETA is an audit methodology, providing a compilation of best practice ethical audit techniques. It is designed to help auditors conduct high quality audits that encompass all aspects of responsible business practice, covering Sedex’s four pillars of Labour, Health and Safety, Environment and Business Ethics.
SMETA is designed for suppliers to share one audit with multiple customers, meeting multiple customer requirements and reducing duplication in ethical auditing. SMETA has three elements:
- A common Best Practice Guidance on conducting ethical trade audits
- A common Audit Report format
- A common Corrective Action Plan format”- SMETA Corrective Action Plan Report (CARP)
Halal
Halal is an Arabic term meaning ‘permitted, allowed or lawful’. Halal when used in relation to food and other consumer goods, means “permissible for consumption and use by Muslims. Opposite to it is Haram, which means forbidden or not allowed. Arabic is the language of Qur’an, a scripture revealed to the Holy Prophet of Islam by the almighty Allah and to be followed in its entirety by the Muslims
Jamiat has been established as a representative authority, which promotes professionalism and excellence in the certification of Halal Food and other related products. Jamiat is committed to standardizing Halal procedures both nationally and internationally thereby creating uniformity & eliminating confusion and deception in the market place.
Indeed this strategy not only proves beneficial for Muslim consumer but is also a mean of promoting trade. Halal accreditation adds value to business and allows the certified client to capitalize on the local & International Halal niche markets.
KOSHER
The Jewish religion incorporates within its tenets a regimen of dietary laws. These laws determine which foods are acceptable and conform to the Jewish Code. The word kosher is an adaptation of the Hebrew word meaning “fit” or “proper.” It refers to foodstuffs that meet the dietary requirements of Jewish Law. Market studies repeatedly indicate that even the non-Jewish consumer, when given the choice, will express a distinct preference for kosher certified products. They regard the kosher symbol as a sign of quality.
SGF
SGF is a powerful industrial association and considers itself to be a pioneer of industrial self-control.
The activities are aimed at local and European markets for fruit juices and fruit containing beverages as well as at today’s worldwide market for raw materials.
SGF on behalf of its members fights for safeguarding the compliance with legal and industrial quality and safety standards for all fruit containing beverages and for a safe and fair market.
FDA
Protecting the public health by assuring that foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary and properly labeled; human and veterinary drugs, and vaccines and other biological products and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective.
ISO 22000:2005
ISO 22000 is an international standard that defines the requirements of a food safety management system covering all organizations in the food chain from “farm to fork”.
The standard combines generally recognized key elements to ensure food safety along the food chain, including:
- Interactive communication
- System management
- Control of food safety hazards through pre-requisite programmes and HACCP plans
- Continual improvement and updating of the food safety management system