|
 Producing
and distributing
safe, fresh
supplies of
fruit and
vegetables has
long been a
valued Sun World
hallmark. Qualified
inspectors,
frequent spot
checks, staff
training,
packaging
methods and
advanced
technologies
have given Sun
World a credible
position with
local, state,
and federal
inspection
agencies. These
practices
contribute to
Sun World’s
success as a
leader in the
production and
supply of safe,
fresh fruit and
vegetables.
In addition to
its adoption of
Integrated Pest
Management, a
natural means of
reducing disease
and controlling
pests in the
field and thus
reducing the
need for harmful
pesticides, the
company
subscribes to a
comprehensive
third party food
safety-pesticide
certification
program
administered by
Primus Labs. Sun
World's
affiliation with
Primus Labs:
-
helps Sun
World to
minimize
potential
hazards
present in
growing,
packing and
distributing
its products
-
conducts
pre-harvest
pesticide
residue
testing by
taking samples
to a certified
laboratory to
establish that
the product
meets or
exceeds U.S.
EPA standards.
-
audits our
packinghouse,
cold storage
and farming
operations and
certifies that
we are in
compliance
with the Good
Agricultural
Practices
(GAP) and Good
Manufacturing
Practices (GMP)
as set forth
by the Federal
government.
-
reports
specific
aspects of Sun
World’s food
safety efforts
and test
frequency of
all pesticide
residue
analyses on
PrimusLabs’
website at
www.primuslabs.com.
Additionally, as
a means of
monitoring
microbial or
physical
adulteration of
its product, Sun
World
participates in:
-Good
Agricultural
Practices (GAP)
-
field and
harvest crew
audits
-
examinations
of soil and
water sources,
fertilizer and
chemical
programs,
adjacent land
uses, and
other risks
from
surrounding
activities
-
the periodical
review of
harvesting
practices and
employee
hygiene and
sanitation
issues
-Good
Manufacturing
Practices (GMP)
If you would
like to know
more about Sun
World's food
safety programs
or have any
additional
questions,
please Contact
us. |
