Our products are carefully inspected both before and after freezing to ensure quality.
When the raw materials arrive at the processing plant, they are given a quick overall inspection for general quality.
Raw material are inspected visually again to make sure that only the appropriate quality material go on to the packaging and freezing step.
Laboratory workers also test the raw materiasl for bacteria and foreign matters, pulling random samples from the production line at various points.
Lab workers test the packaged frozen vegetables randomly by cooking and tasting.
The freezing equipment is cleaned at specified intervals, so that it is completely sterile.
The equipment manufacturers may also work with their customers to check and repair the machinery so that it works the way it is supposed to.
CIQ will sends inspectors to make sure that the manufacturer is maintaining its equipment properly and that the finished products are kept properly throughout the production process.