Quality and Food Safety at Natural Spices

At Natural Spices, quality is at the heart of everything we do. From the selection of raw materials to production, blending and packaging, every step in the process is carefully monitored to ensure consistent quality and food safety.

As a Dutch producer of herbs, spices, seasoning blends and sauces, we operate according to strict quality standards and controlled production processes.

Thanks to years of experience, international sourcing and continuous quality controls, we deliver products that retailers, foodservice companies and manufacturers can rely on.

Our focus includes:

  • consistent product quality
  • food safety and traceability
  • reliable sourcing
  • controlled production processes
  • international quality standards

Raw Material and Supplier Control

The quality of the final product starts with the selection of raw materials. That is why Natural Spices only works with carefully selected suppliers who meet our standards for quality, food safety and consistency.

Incoming raw materials are checked against various quality criteria before being processed within our production environment.

Certified Production Processes

Food safety is central to all our production processes. Through fixed procedures, quality controls and clear work instructions, we ensure consistent and reliable product quality.

In addition, we continuously invest in optimising processes, employees and production standards.

Natural Spices invests in both people and resources to monitor and safeguard quality throughout the entire production process. Every year, multiple inspections and audits are carried out by third parties, including government authorities, customers and certification bodies.

FSSC 22000 Certified

Natural Spices is FSSC 22000 certified. The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (SCV) developed the FSSC 22000 standard, which is recognised as the first global food safety standard for the food industry.

The standard is approved by the GFSI and supports international harmonisation within food safety management.

This certification confirms that our processes meet strict international requirements for hygiene, traceability, quality control and risk management.

FSSC 22000 is a complete food safety management system certification scheme based on ISO 22000 in combination with PAS 220.

Download the FSSC Retail certificate in PDF.

Traceability and Quality Control

Control and monitoring play a central role throughout every stage of the production process. Thanks to clear registrations and control systems, both raw materials and finished products can be accurately traced throughout the supply chain.

This contributes to transparency, consistent quality and fast follow-up whenever required.

Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance

Quality is a continuous process of monitoring, improving and optimising. That is why we constantly evaluate our processes, suppliers and production standards to maintain a high level of quality.

This approach allows customers to rely on dependable products with consistent quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quality and Food Safety

1. How does Natural Spices control the quality of herbs and spices?

Natural Spices monitors the quality of herbs and spices from the source onwards. Raw materials are carefully selected and checked for quality, food safety and consistency. In addition, multiple quality controls take place during production to ensure a consistent standard.

2. Is Natural Spices FSSC 22000 certified?

Yes, Natural Spices is FSSC 22000 certified. This internationally recognised certification focuses on food safety and quality management within the food industry. It confirms that our production processes meet strict international standards.

3. What does FSSC 22000 mean for customers?

The FSSC 22000 certification provides customers with additional assurance regarding food safety, traceability and controlled production processes. This is especially important for retailers, foodservice companies and manufacturers with high standards for quality and reliability.

4. Does Natural Spices also offer organic herbs and spices?

Yes, Natural Spices also offers organic herbs and spices. These products comply with European regulations for organic production and are supplied with the appropriate certifications and controls.

5. How does Natural Spices ensure food safety during production?

Food safety is ensured through strict hygiene protocols, quality controls, raw material traceability and regular audits. In addition, we continuously invest in modern production processes, employee training and certifications to maintain a high level of quality.