Technical information
All Clients or Suppliers working with us conform to our rigorous technical standards. These include, as a minimum,:
- Having a full HACCP due diligence system in place
- Having a major QA body (such as EFSIS) recognition
- Providing full specifications for all own brand products
- Providing outline specifications for all other products
- Providing signed warranties/statements guaranteeing all products sold conform to the latest Food Safety Act
- Confirming all ingredients and derivatives used come from non-GM sources
- Providing full packaging waste details for compliance with EC Waste Regulations
Quality Assurance controls
In-house we have a complete QA Manual detailing our standard operating controls and systems. All our own brand products are regularly checked against specification for micro and chemical analysis. Organoleptic/physical assessments are carried out in-house on a structured basis ensuring not only the product but also the packaging complies with its specification and current UK legislation.
We also ensure all our "due diligence" requirements are fully met.
Central Foods accreditations
We are proud to have been awarded the Cmi Certificate of Inspection at Higher Level (formerly TLC Higher Level Accreditation) each year since 1999. This accreditation is the highest level of technical and operational recognition attainable from this prestigious QA body, reinforcing how we can confidently reassure our customers of our ability to deliver on all levels.
Central Foods is also a member of the British Frozen Food Federation, giving us 24 hour access to their renowned technical resource.
Central Foods is proud to have been awarded the following:
1997: Membership of the British Frozen Food Federation Agency/Broker Category
1999 - to date: Cmi Certificate of Inspection at Higher Level(formerly TLC Higher Level Accreditation)
Product Specifications
Technical specifications for every product we supply are available on-line to Members only. To access these, please log in to the Members' section on the Home page.
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