Safety and Quality
Gourmet Food Manufacturing Corporation (GFMC) acknowledges its responsibility for food safety under the relevant Food Safety Act of 2013 guidelines, regulations and code of practice. Thus, GFMC is Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certified by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Development Center (FDC), while the products, Gourmet Hot Sauce & Gourmet Tomato Catsup are Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified as well.
Our company is committed to the development of Food Safety Program to help reduce the incidence of food borne illness and reduce the regulatory burden on the food industry. This product information sheet has been developed to provide sufficient information and resources. We will ensure that all our staff has adequate training so that they understand their responsibility for adhering to all rules in monitoring and exceeding the prescribed standards.
Our company recognizes that the successful implementation and management of food safety adds to overall business performance and customer confidence.
Corporate Objectives
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GFMC is committed to the development of systems that are appropriate in the systematic identification and control of risks to food quality and safety.
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It also acknowledges its responsibility for food safety and quality under the relevant state legislation, laws, rules and guidelines. It recognizes the successful implementation and management of food quality and safety and ensuring that all staff has adequate training to understand their responsibility for adherence to the said rules and guidelines.
Food Safety and Quality Policy
It is the policy of Gourmet Food Manufacturing Corporation to process products at all times which meet or exceed the expectation of our customers, regulatory and other interested parties.
We are committed to achieve and maintain the standards for safety that will give customer confidence in our products.
In partnership with our employees and accredited suppliers, we are working towards for the goal of total customer satisfaction and meet the legal regulatory and statutory obligations.
Our Food Safety and Quality Policy will be used as framework to continually improve our system, people and processes, so we can achieve and maintain the highest standard for the product.
Effective system development will be achieved by:
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Management support and commitment.
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All employees are doing their responsibility in achieving high standard of food safety.
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Providing training and education on food and safety for all employees
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Detailed work instructions and process flow for each product
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In-house laboratory for microbiological and chemical analysis
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Separation of processing area for ingredients and packaging materials
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Well defined sanitation program and procedures for food-handling, equipment, processing, and storage area (SSOP and GMP checklist are well maintained)
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Quarterly pest control by professional third party service.
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Adherence for traceability through recording and documentation of all suppliers, ingredients, packaging, process monitoring and delivery.
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Constantly reviewing and improving our Food Safety Policy and Safe Work Procedures.