We provide technology and services designed to protect businesses from pest related threats and loses and that are legally required to comply with Food Safety and Hygiene standards. All food producers are responsible to manage the safety of their food products irrespective to the size of their businesses.
We can cater experts to support the businesses control to manage it well and to avoid the potential risks of pests, and serving thousands of customers around the world, from multinationals to small business. Amicare is Best Food Product safety services in Kochi.
The food retail sector is the most important part of the food chain from the consumer safety perspective because it is the last step before food reaches the consumer. It, therefore, has the greatest responsibility for ensuring food security, detection, and consumer information.
Legal Compliance & Food Business Requirements
Every Food business must comply with legal requirement and check marks for safety on food manufacturing, storage and supply chain operations. The regulating authorities as BRC, FSSAI, FSSC 22000 regulates and checks and keeping standard points to ensure the same. Amicare is Best Food Product safety services in Kochi.
High-Risk Threat in Food Processing
Pest Control Service in Food Processing units is very important because Pests in Food processing and allied industry is a high-risk threat. This can contaminate food, that turns into diseases, damage raw materials, affects brand reputation & ultimately leads into business loss. Raw materials such as flour, grain, rice, and throughout the food production process can be affected by a wide variety of food insecticides stored up to the final product.
Food Safety Standards: ISO 22000, BRC, FSSC 22000 and FSSAI
ISO 22000
Sets out the requirements for a food safety management system and can be certified to it. It maps out what an organization needs to do to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards in order to ensure that food is safe. It can be used by any organization regardless of its size or position in the food chain.
BRC
It provides a framework to manage product safety, integrity, legality and quality, and the operational controls for these criteria in the food and food ingredient manufacturing, processing and packing industry.
FSSC 22000
The Foundation Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) offers a complete certification Scheme for the auditing and certification of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) or FSMS and Quality Management Systems (FSSC 22000-Quality).
FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments.
Regulations Covering Quality and Safety
Regulations covering quality and safety parameters of various food products in India:
Hygiene Practices
Work Environment Location
The location of the work environment should be safe and the site should be kept clear of contaminants, harbours, and stagnant water.
Cargo Areas Protection
The cargo areas should be protected from rain and pests, as well as the design and layout might be specialized for storage, processing, and packing.
Officer Training
Officers should be trained to and use hygiene practices appropriate to their roles including contaminated objects and body parts. Prevent cross-contamination. Control of personal habits such as spitting, chewing, smoking, eating, and wearing jewellery where consumer products can be contaminated.
Cleaning Programs
There should be programs that adjust cleaning schedules, responsibilities, methods, equipment, and materials suitable for use in the food handling area.
Storage Facilities
Facilities for proper storage of raw and prepared food and packaged products and chemicals used to prevent contamination.
Safety Management Process
1Preparation
Assign management responsibility, evaluate security procedures, formulate a strategy, plan an immediate response, promote awareness among employees, and develop a communication plan for employees and the public.
2Supervision
All staff from temporary workers, cleaners, maintenance staff, contract workers to office staff, and new staff should come under a supervisory system to prevent security breaches. This includes routine security checks of buildings and computer systems.
3Investigation and Warning
Investigate any signs or information on security breaches and report them to the relevant authorities, such as the police and health.
4Evaluation
Periodically evaluate past activities and review and review the effectiveness of current actions.
Physical & Chemical Use
Physical Safety
This includes building construction and design e.g. Doors, windows, vents, security systems, e.g. Alarm systems, surveillance systems, key management, security patrolling, security lighting, parking control.
Storage and Use of Toxic Chemicals
Toxic chemicals used for cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control should be stored in safe and secure places, properly labelled, and monitored for safe use and misuse.
Pest Control Measures in Food Processing Units
Amicare provides a systematic approach in line with Integrated Pest Management techniques by the proper mix of Chemical spraying, Pheromone monitoring, light traps, Electronic flycatchers. Amicare is Best Food Product safety services in Kochi, Kerala.
Why Choose Amicare for Food Product Safety in Kochi
Amicare Services Pvt. Ltd. is Kerala's trusted food safety solutions provider, offering comprehensive compliance support and pest management for food businesses. Here's why food businesses choose Amicare:
Our focus is on comprehensive food safety management that ensures compliance with legal requirements while protecting your business from pest-related threats and contamination risks.
Comprehensive Food Product Safety Solutions
Food safety compliance is not optional - it's a legal requirement that protects your business, brand reputation, and consumers. Professional management ensures compliance with all regulatory standards.
Amicare's Food Product Safety Services provide end-to-end solutions covering pest management, compliance support, and safety management systems for all types of food businesses.
Our services protect:
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