THE COMPANY
Meal Trade Ltd, is working since 2012 in the high standards fresh fruit and vegetable industry, specializing in potatoes. Following all the modern trends in packaging, machinery and food safety requirements, the company is a stable supplier to big supermarkets and wholesalers in Greece and abroad.
Through continuous investments in equipment and procedures, together with a broad network of producers and transporters, Meal Trade’s goal is the continuous improvement of its products and customer service, minimizing the time and distance between producers and final customers.
Following all the required standards of HACCP, BRC and IFS and through a complete Warehouse Managements System, we guarantee the freshness, safety and complete traceability of our products.
QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY POLICY
Meal Trade LTD whose activities include the receipt, temporary storage, sorting, washing, cleaning, packing, storage and distribution of fresh potatoes, is committed to providing its customers with products that are safe, legal, authentic and consistently meet the required quality standards, agreed specifications and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Top Management recognises food safety and quality as fundamental responsibilities of the company and is committed to the development, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of an effective Food Safety and Quality Management System, based on HACCP principles and the requirements of the BRCGS Food Safety and IFS Food Standards.
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In order to implement this Policy, the company is committed to:
• complying with all applicable national and European legislation relating to food safety, quality and legality,
• systematically identifying, assessing and controlling biological, chemical, physical and other hazards that may affect product safety and quality,
• effectively implementing and verifying prerequisite programmes and the HACCP plan,
• ensuring the suitability of raw materials, packaging materials, water used in the production process and externally provided services,
• working with assessed and approved suppliers and service providers,
• maintaining an effective traceability system for raw materials, packaging materials and finished products,
• implementing measures for the prevention and management of food fraud and intentional actions that may affect product safety or integrity,
• maintaining appropriate standards of hygiene, cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, storage and transportation,
• providing employees with appropriate training, information and guidance to enable them to perform their duties effectively and responsibly,
• encouraging the active participation of all employees in protecting product safety, quality, legality and authenticity,
• continually developing and strengthening a positive Food Safety and Quality Culture throughout all levels of the organisation,
• encouraging the prompt reporting of problems, deviations and food safety concerns without fear of adverse consequences,
• investigating non-conformities and customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions,
• establishing measurable food safety, quality and continual improvement objectives and regularly reviewing their achievement,
• providing the necessary human, technical and financial resources for the effective implementation and improvement of the Management System,
• regularly reviewing the effectiveness of the Management System and this Policy and implementing improvements where required.
Product safety and quality are the responsibility of all employees, regardless of their position or area of responsibility.
Top Management is committed to ensuring that this Policy is understood and implemented throughout the organisation, communicated to all employees and reviewed at least annually or whenever significant changes occur in the company's activities, legislation, products or customer requirements.
• complying with all applicable national and European legislation relating to food safety, quality and legality,
• systematically identifying, assessing and controlling biological, chemical, physical and other hazards that may affect product safety and quality,
• effectively implementing and verifying prerequisite programmes and the HACCP plan,
• ensuring the suitability of raw materials, packaging materials, water used in the production process and externally provided services,
• working with assessed and approved suppliers and service providers,
• maintaining an effective traceability system for raw materials, packaging materials and finished products,
• implementing measures for the prevention and management of food fraud and intentional actions that may affect product safety or integrity,
• maintaining appropriate standards of hygiene, cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, storage and transportation,
• providing employees with appropriate training, information and guidance to enable them to perform their duties effectively and responsibly,
• encouraging the active participation of all employees in protecting product safety, quality, legality and authenticity,
• continually developing and strengthening a positive Food Safety and Quality Culture throughout all levels of the organisation,
• encouraging the prompt reporting of problems, deviations and food safety concerns without fear of adverse consequences,
• investigating non-conformities and customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions,
• establishing measurable food safety, quality and continual improvement objectives and regularly reviewing their achievement,
• providing the necessary human, technical and financial resources for the effective implementation and improvement of the Management System,
• regularly reviewing the effectiveness of the Management System and this Policy and implementing improvements where required.
Product safety and quality are the responsibility of all employees, regardless of their position or area of responsibility.
Top Management is committed to ensuring that this Policy is understood and implemented throughout the organisation, communicated to all employees and reviewed at least annually or whenever significant changes occur in the company's activities, legislation, products or customer requirements.