Okahandja Cold Storage certified top in Africa
After converting the Okahandja Abattoir into an export cold storage facility early in the year, many protocols have been finalised and since the beginning of May, the facility has been certified and is fully operational.
According to Meatco the facility received an AA rating from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification body and is currently the first cold storage in Africa rated as such.
The audit was conducted on 27 and 28 April by Deborah Wortelhock from Kiwa PAI in the United Kingdom (UK).
During the audit, Meatco received only three minor non-conformances which led to the cold storage receiving an AA rating. The rating amounts to 98% of the overall percentage. For any facility to obtain a similar rating, there should be less than five minor non-conformances.
According to the company, Meatco's Okahandja Cold Storage is the first business unit in the company to receive this rating, since the abattoirs in Windhoek and Okahandja only received an A rating in the past.
Other good news is that on 2 May, Meatco received an Approval Certification from the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) following an audit that was conducted.
“It is important for our customers, especially those in the UK, to know that we are serious about what we do and that our product stems from an approved quality system. With the controls we have in place, we can ensure the highest quality product through the complete process - from the slaughtering plant, cold storage, and distribution channels, right to the client,” Meatco said.
This achievement proves that clients both locally and internationally continue to receive a product and service that is of the highest standard. The certification can also unlock potential clients for Meatco because our rating will now appear on the BRC Checker website as an AA certified business.
According to Meatco the cold storage currently provides a local company with storage services. However, with the upcoming peak season, the facility will be utilised for Meatco products only.
As part of Meatco's strategy of cost cutting, minimal structural renovations were done to the facility. The abattoir and cutting plant will continue being maintained for future use should cattle numbers increase.
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According to Meatco the facility received an AA rating from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification body and is currently the first cold storage in Africa rated as such.
The audit was conducted on 27 and 28 April by Deborah Wortelhock from Kiwa PAI in the United Kingdom (UK).
During the audit, Meatco received only three minor non-conformances which led to the cold storage receiving an AA rating. The rating amounts to 98% of the overall percentage. For any facility to obtain a similar rating, there should be less than five minor non-conformances.
According to the company, Meatco's Okahandja Cold Storage is the first business unit in the company to receive this rating, since the abattoirs in Windhoek and Okahandja only received an A rating in the past.
Other good news is that on 2 May, Meatco received an Approval Certification from the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) following an audit that was conducted.
“It is important for our customers, especially those in the UK, to know that we are serious about what we do and that our product stems from an approved quality system. With the controls we have in place, we can ensure the highest quality product through the complete process - from the slaughtering plant, cold storage, and distribution channels, right to the client,” Meatco said.
This achievement proves that clients both locally and internationally continue to receive a product and service that is of the highest standard. The certification can also unlock potential clients for Meatco because our rating will now appear on the BRC Checker website as an AA certified business.
According to Meatco the cold storage currently provides a local company with storage services. However, with the upcoming peak season, the facility will be utilised for Meatco products only.
As part of Meatco's strategy of cost cutting, minimal structural renovations were done to the facility. The abattoir and cutting plant will continue being maintained for future use should cattle numbers increase.
STAFF RERPORTER
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