Gemini Edibles & Fats India Private Limited (GEF India), the makers of Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil, have been awarded the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and FSSC 22000 certification for its Krishnapatnam plant in Andhra Pradesh. This certification recognizes its compliance to stringent and internationally recognized food safety norms. The plant is the first and the only edible oil plant in the state to be adjudged with the dual honour for all its plant processes.
GEF India has created state of the art infrastructure and production facilities at its Krishnapatnam plant following strict standards. GEF India has also laid out a well-developed control system and a systematic documentation process to further facilitate its focus towards a safe and secure plant.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Pradeep Chowdhry, Managing Director, Gemini Edibles & Fats India Private Limited said, “We are extremely delighted to receive the HACCP & FSSC 22000 certification for our plant at Krishnapatnam. We have made significant investments and follow the most stringent practices to ensure quality and safety of our products. It reiterates our commitment towards delivering the best products to our consumers which are manufactured in compliance with the international food safety norms.”
Speaking on the occasion Mr. P Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Gemini Edibles & Fats India Private Limited said “The HACCP and FSSC22000 certifications to our Krishnapatnam plant is a guarantee that our brand Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil has been made following international food safety norms. We are extremely happy to receive this honour. We abide by the food safety norms and ensure that we create a safe working environment for our staff and deliver world class products to our consumers.”
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification is given by The National Board of Experts HACCP, Netherlands. It is a process of identification and analysis of the critical steps in the production line where control measures are to be implemented so that sub standard product is arrested and only standard products are allowed to reach the consumer.
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is a food safety certification scheme based on the existing internationally recognised standard ISO 22000, the technical specifications ISO/TS 22002-1 and ISO/TS 22003. The implementation of this system ensures that the product is prepared under controlled and safe conditions following all food safety norms. It specifically targets the food manufacturing sector, and takes into consideration the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI) gap analysis.
About GEF India
GEF India is a professionally managed company and deals in a wide range of oils & fats like Sunflower oil, Palmolein oil, Vanaspati & a range of specialty fats to meet the demands of domestic, commercial and industrial consumers. The company is headquartered in Hyderabad and has two plants in Andhra Pradesh; one in Krishnapatnam (near Nellore) and the other in Kakinada. GEF India has three brands; Freedom for Sunflower oil, First Klass for Palmolein oil & Vanaspati and GEF Magik for specialty fats. Presently consumer brands are sold in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu and value added products are sold across the country to industrial customers. For more details visit: www.gefindia.com
