• HACCP CERTIFIED (Ref. SANS 10330:2007)

We have been HACCP certified by SGS (International Consultants) which is a significant achievement.
Food Safety Management has become a major priority for all segments within the fresh food environment and we are no exception.
This certification allows our broad customer base to buy from us with the peace of mind they deserve.
The HACCP Factor

• FSA APPROVED

We are FSA (Food Safety Assesment) approved.
This certification is relevant particularly to the retail industry and the major supermarket groups subscribe to this audit programme as it is very stringent in terms of Food Safety Management and the requirements associated there to.

• MONTHLY HYGIENE AUDITS

Food Consulting Services is contracted to conduct monthly hygiene audits on an unannounced basis.
Microbiological testing is a key component of their audits and this includes swab tests on working surfaces and tests on production staff (hands), testing water and air in food production areas.

• OSH Act (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT)

We subscribe to the requirements of the Act, e.g.
Our First Aid, Fire Team and Health & Safety committee members are trained and certified on an ongoing basis.

• C.P.A. (CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT)

We have made progress in conforming to this Act and the key issues pertaining to product description and product traceability.
Our new labels reflect ingredients, source codes and allergens where applicable.
The aim is to get to a point where we can trace our products from the ground to the plate.

• TRADING HOURS

We operate 7 days per week with Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays being slightly shorter than week days.
We are closed for 4 days per year i.e. Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

• P.M.A. (PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION)

We are a member of this association which has its roots in the U.S.A. Our Director, Charles Ferreira is a South African board member.
The main aim of the P.M.A. is to promote the benefits of eating healthy and thereby increasing the awareness and consumption of fruit and vegetables world wide.
We also have access to extensive marketing activity and educational tools.

• S.A.N.H.A. (SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL HALAAL ASSOCIATION)

We are now certified by S.A.N.H.A.