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HACCP and SPC are two of the most powerful tools in the industry used to control or improve a manufacturing process.
HACCP, or Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points, has been used in the food industry for years, and was recently adopted by the USDA for use in all food plants. Its intended use is the monitoring and control of a specific processing point. At ADF, HACCP is a tool used to help us control all important aspects in our process. We feel that meeting our customers' specifications is our prime goal, and HACCP helps us do that.
SPC, or Statistical Process Control, is another tool that helps us make sure we are meeting our HACCP requirements. By measuring the things that can be measured, we can observe how those results may vary; and by understanding what causes our processes to vary, we can control them better. This control results in a more consistent product that performs
as promised.
In addition, all ADF spray-drying facilities are inspected annually by the American Institute of Baking (AIB), a human food manufacturing inspection service. All ADF plants have received the “Superior” rating, AIB's highest.
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ADF practices multiple quality assurance procedures to ensure the
customer receives a 100% quality product. Products are guaranteed
through laboratory testing, and the industry's leading quality procedures.
- HACCP:
• Every ADF plant uses HAACP.
• Each product made has an HACCP plan.
• HACCP audits are conducted regularly.
- ADF uses a team approach for management of our processes.
• Our operators are the experts and control the processes.
• Operators use SPC as a process control and problem-solving tool.
• Operators follow strict SMPs and Specifications during the process.
• All operators are trained in the team approach to problem solving.
- ADF facilities are inspected and certified by AIB.
- ADF facilities are inspected annually, using an Internal Corporate
Audit Program.
- ADF uses fresh ingredients.
• All ingredients purchased meet strict specifications.
• Most of our ingredients originate at USDA inspected facilites.
- R & D observes and approves all production processes prior to releasing
a new product to production.
• We maintain a formal approval system for Standard Manufacturing
Procedures, specifications and labels.
• No changes are made to a process without approval from R & D,
Quality Services, Production, and Sales and Marketing.
- Analytical Capabilities
• Each ADF production facility regularly samples, tests, and validates
each product as within specification during the manufacturing process.
• Every ADF product must clear microbiological testing
prior to shipment.
• The ADF corporate laboratory is USDA-APHIS certified.
- ADF maintains membership in PFI and AFIA, attends AAFCO meetings, serves on regulatory committees and regularly interacts with regulatory professionals in the petfood industry.
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