Service Charter

Kenya Meat Commission is committed to implementing and maintaining Food Safety Management System based on ISO 22000:2005 standards. In implementing food safety system, KMC shall win customer confidence due to high standards and procedures maintained within our processes to ensure food safety of the end products. It is with strong food safety and quality background that Kenya meat Commission shall differentiate itself from other international competitors. Our aim as an export abattoir is to achieve satisfactory and consistent safe products of the right quality which is compatible with the customer needs and market expectations.

The Quality Assurance Department has qualified and competent personnel with Food Science background and hands on experience in Food processing industries. In-process inspections are carried out at various stages of production and more emphasis is placed at the Critical Control Points where Hazards are likely to be introduced into the Food system. There is a fully fledged in-house laboratory with competent staff to ensure that all processing systems are put under control and that final products are analyzed for compliance.

Training of the food handlers is a very essential element of the quality assurance team. All the food handlers are trained on various aspects of personnel hygiene, good manufacturing practices as well as cleaning and sanitation.

All other materials in use in the processing areas are thoroughly inspected to ensure compliance to our specifications be it the cleaning materials or the maintenance materials.

The objectives of the Quality Assurance department at Kenya Meat Commission is therefore the protection of public health, provision of customer satisfaction, compliance of regulatory legislation and maintenance of competitive edge in the trade.

Kenya Meat Commission works closely with the regulatory authorities to ensure that our products retain market leadership both locally and internationally.

KMC FOOD SAFETY POLICY

Kenya Meat Commission shall be a preferred world class meat and meat products processor.

Kenya Meat commission shall maintain this customer preference by ensuring that customers’ requirements and satisfaction are met throughout the food chain. To enhance this, the animals shall be procured, processed and distributed in compliance with the highest food safety standards, requirements and applicable laws. The company shall establish, implement and maintain a Food Safety Management System based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points program (HACCP) and designed to meet the requirements of ISO22000:2005 standard. It shall ensure that its products conform with both statutory and regulatory requirements and with mutually agreed food safety requirements of customers. The company shall employ high standards of ethical trading and Food Safety Management Systems backed by a motivated and competent human resource.

Kenya Meat Commission shall continually review its procurement systems, meat processing and distribution systems at defined intervals to ensure that it achieves planned results and comply with Food Safety Standards requirements. Additionally, the company shall establish, implement and maintain Prerequisite Programs to assist in controlling introduction of Food Safety hazards to its products.

Kenya Meat Commission shall establish, implement and maintain effective communication systems with its staff, suppliers, contractors, customers, statutory and regulatory authorities and other organizations to ensure that sufficient information on issues concerning food safety throughout the food chain are addressed.