Food Safety Standards
Our Food Safety Commitment
At Crown Culinary Supply, food safety is paramount. We maintain the highest standards throughout our supply chain, from farm to fork, ensuring that every herb delivered to your kitchen meets or exceeds international food safety requirements.
HACCP Implementation
Our operations follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles:
- Comprehensive hazard analysis at every stage of production
- Critical control points identified and monitored
- Corrective actions established for deviations
- Regular verification and validation procedures
- Detailed record-keeping and documentation
Farm-Level Controls
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification
- Water quality testing and monitoring
- Soil analysis and contamination prevention
- Integrated pest management systems
- Worker hygiene and training programs
- Equipment sanitization protocols
Processing and Packaging
- Temperature-controlled processing facilities
- Clean room environments for packaging
- Regular microbiological testing
- Allergen control and prevention
- Foreign object detection systems
- Packaging integrity verification
Cold Chain Management
Maintaining optimal temperatures throughout transport:
- Continuous temperature monitoring from harvest to delivery
- Refrigerated transport vehicles
- Climate-controlled storage facilities
- Temperature data logging and verification
- Emergency protocols for temperature deviations
Testing and Verification
- Regular microbiological testing for pathogens
- Pesticide residue analysis
- Heavy metals screening
- Nutritional content verification
- Third-party laboratory validation
- Shelf-life studies and validation
Certifications and Compliance
- BRC Global Standard for Food Safety certification
- GLOBALG.A.P. certification for good agricultural practices
- Organic certification compliance
- UK and EU food safety regulations adherence
- Regular third-party audits and inspections
Incident Response
We maintain comprehensive incident response procedures including product recall protocols, customer notification systems, and corrective action plans to ensure rapid response to any food safety concerns.