Food safety is a major concern for all Alfesca employees. New regulations have considerably changed the Group’s responsibilities towards consumers, demanding special competence and strict compliance from operators, as well as strict control and surveillance from the authorities, throughout the European Union. These regulations are in line with consumers’ general opinion that food is a major public health issue.

Major projects in progress regarding food safety:

• Implementation of a bacteriological quality surveillance system for salmon. This yields centralised results for the entire group that will offer guidance concerning the supply chain. In parallel: supplier audits, guidance and consulting.
• All factory employees are educated and trained in good hygiene and quality practices. Management is educated and trained in hazard prevention.
• Issue of Professional Guide to Good Hygiene Practices. Implementation of AFNOR standard V01B Food Safety Management System.
• Partnership on research with the AFSSA (French National Food Safety Agency). Regular contact with the agency in order to gain better control of hazards.