National Biscuits & Confectionary Company Ltd (NBCC), a prominent producer of ready-to-eat biscuits, cookies, wafers, and extruded snacks based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has received certification against the BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 from SGS. This prestigious certification was awarded on June 6, 2024, at NBCC's Head Office, marking a significant achievement in the company's commitment to food safety and quality.
About National Biscuits & Confectionary Company Ltd
Established in 1988, NBCC is a key player in the snack industry and a part of the HSA Group. Initially starting with one production line, the company has expanded to operate 13 production lines, embodying its vision to be a leading snack company that delivers moments of delight. With a workforce of over 1500 employees, NBCC remains dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a focus on environmental sustainability and stakeholder care.
Strengthening Standards: NBCC’s Ongoing Certification Journey with SGS
NBCC’s partnership with SGS reflects a long-standing commitment to excellence and quality. Since September 6, 2022, NBCC has been certified by SGS under the BRCGS standard, reinforcing their dedication to top-notch safety and quality practices. Their certification journey continued with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and ISO 9001 in 2021, and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 in 2023.
Integrating these standards allows NBCC to streamline processes, enhance safety, and improve environmental and quality management, driving overall efficiency and sustainability. This robust certification framework highlights NBCC’s proactive approach to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.
Certification Scope of NBCC
NBCC’s certification scope covers a diverse range of food production processes to ensure quality and safety. This includes:
- Ready-to-Eat Biscuits: Production of biscuits with and without cream, and date-filled cookies (Maamoul), involving forming, baking, and cooling.
- Cream-Filled Wafers: Manufacturing of cream-filled wafers, both with and without chocolate coating, through baking, cream filling, chocolate coating, and cooling.
- Corn-Based Snacks: Production of flavored coated and uncoated popcorn, and extruded corn-based snacks, involving extrusion, drying, flavoring, coating, and cooling.
- Fried Potato Chips: Processing of fried potato chips through slicing, oil frying, flavoring, and cooling.
About BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
The BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard is adopted by over 22,000 sites in more than 130 countries. The 9th edition has evolved to protect consumers by introducing food safety culture requirements, defining food fraud, and reducing audit burden through additional modules.
It provides a framework to manage product safety, integrity, legality, and quality, along with the operational controls needed for these criteria in the food and food ingredient manufacturing, processing, and packing industry.
Benefits of BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 Certification to NBCC
- Enhanced Food Safety: Provides a robust system to minimize risks and improve product safety.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Streamlines processes, optimizes resource use, and reduces waste.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to both local and international food safety regulations, boosting regulatory reputation.
- Increased Customer Trust: Showcases commitment to high standards, fostering confidence among customers and stakeholders.
- Market Competitiveness: Strengthens market position and opens new business opportunities.
SGS audit provided us with crucial insights to identify and address potential risks and vulnerabilities in our processes. This proactive approach has enhanced our adoption of top quality and food safety practices in the industry.
NBCC’s dedication to quality and food safety is impressive. Their professionalism and the expertise of their food safety team set a high industry standard.
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