Quality

traceability

Traceability

Thanks to a properly functioning organisation and updated hardware and software, Gold Meat is able to guarantee full traceability of raw materials and ingredients throughout the entire production process. Every delivery of raw materials is registered and kept track of for each production lot throughout the various phases of the production process. All this information is then permanently archived. Gold Meat works exclusively with subcontractors who meet the required quality standards.

HACCP

Gold Meat works in accordance with an HACCP plan, an internationally recognised and legally required food safety system in which all critical points of the production process are identified and safe handling at each of these points is guaranteed through use of the most advanced technologies. The quality parameters that must be met are checked daily, and when there are deviations Gold Meat responds in accordance with the established procedures. Utilisation of the HACCP plan is also regularly checked by the FAVV (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain).

IFS & ISO 22000 and SELF-CONTROL SYSTEM

In September 2007, Gold Meat achieved the IFS Higher Level.

On 16 April 2009, Gold Meat also attained the ISO-22000 certificate (valid through 15 April 2012).

addition, Gold Meat's self-control system was certified on 3 May 2009 and 29 September 2009 in accordance with the G-018 and G-019 standards.

Waste processing

Gold Meat collects and sorts the various waste streams and ensures that it reaches its further destination in an optimal manner:

  1. Through large-scale water recuperation during the various steps of the preparation process, the daily volume of waste water has been greatly reduced. The residual sludge that remains once the waste water has been treated in our own physical/chemical water processing system was recently officially approved for use (as fertiliser) in the agricultural industry.
  2. The remnants of bone, fat and meat waste are collected daily and individually processed into useful products.
  3. In the period 2011-2012, the group plans to build its own power plant at the rear of the existing company site that will take advantage of the fermentation of biomass to generate green electricity not only for its own needs but also to be sold to others.
  4. Finally, Gold Meat has separate waste flows for:
    • cardboard & paper
    • cans
    • household waste