FFHC hurdles audit, to get HACCP certification

The latest round of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) audit conducted by TÜV-NORD concluded on a high note for First Farmers Holding Corporation (FFHC).

The TÜV-NORD Group is a technical service provider based in Germany that works to validate the safety of products and services of all kinds to protect humans, material assets and the environment against hazards.

Country representative Constantino Consigna, Jr., who conducted the audit last December 26-27, 2019, expressed positive reviews over FFHC’s compliance to the observations and findings made prior to the latest evaluation. 

Engr. Mary Jane Ignao, FFHC Quality Assurance Department (QAD) Head and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Committee Co-chairperson, relayed the conversation she had with the auditor where Consigna said that he is favourably endorsing the certification of FFHC for HACCP. 

 “This is welcome news indeed.  First Farmers is always committed to the continuous improvement of its products and processes and having hurdled the stringent requirements for HACCP certification is a major step forward.  It was a team effort and the initiative was fully supported by both management and our employees”, Engr. Ignao said.

HACCP is an internationally recognized method of identifying and managing food safety related risks.  Many of the world’s best manufacturers and vendors use the system as a basis for their food safety management programs.

FFHC General Manager Jose Rojo Alisla expressed his appreciation to TÜV-NORD for partnering with FFHC in its quality and food safety assurance program. 

“The HACCP certification is just one of the many innovation initiatives that we are doing here at First Farmers.  We always put premium to our clients and stakeholders that is why we frequently undergo audit evaluations from regulatory and certifying bodies to further improve our quality and provide the best products for our consumers.  Quality products and services will always be good for business.  And what is good for our business will be good for our organization and our stockholders”, Alisla adds.