We have made sure that a fully integrated Quality System is in place, ensuring that it satisfies the requirements of all internal and external audits. Audits enable a continual process of streamlining and improving the efficiency and traceability of a manufacturing process.
Our quality system includes the following:
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System) – this is a preventative approach to food safety addressing physical, chemical and biological hazards. A systematic approach to food safety, is an essential element of our Quality Control and due diligence for Food Safety.
- Biosecurity – we ensure that the mill is kept clean and all doors are shut. Our Total Clean Policy (TCP) encompasses the mill, the feed, distribution and the environment. Microbiological security of the mill and surrounding area is of paramount importance to the effectiveness of the feed and to the health and performance of livestock.
- Microbial Analysis – due to our commmitment to producing clean feed, we submit approximately 250 samples for salmonella testing per month. All stages of the process are subjected to thorough testing from raw material, production process, finished feed, out loading and delivery of feed.
- Termin 8 – a salmonella inhibitor can be included in the feed to eliminate micro-organisms and give extended protection to the livestock on the farm.
- Vehicle Cleaning – all vehicles are subjected to thorough cleaning and disinfecting. Discharge and loading takes place in bays where security doors prevent access of vermin and wild birds. All operations are constantly under scrutiny for improvement.
We aim to meet our customers requirements as well as the following organisations guidelines when producing our commercial poultry feed:
Marks and Spencer PLC
Tesco PLC
Organic Farmers and Growers
Universal Feed Assurance Scheme
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Food Safety Act 1990
Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Great Britain