Humane chicken farming
It all begins with food safety
Humane chicken farming not only ensures the biosecurity and welfare of chicken, but food safety, quality assurance, environmental stewardship and high quality packaging to extend the shelf life of chicken. Much of this work begins with certifications that are gauges for biosecurity, food safety and ethical practices. Certifications are also guarantees that poultry products are growth hormone-free, antibiotic-free, food additive-free, non-GMO and more. Many of these certifications are upheld at the national level in Romania and in line with EU directives.
When buying poultry products, it’s important to fully vet the brand you’re investing your trust in. At Cocorico, we are extremely diligent with our approach to food safety management, which complies with the following standards:
ISO 9001:2015
This certification improves overall performance and provides a solid base for sustainable development initiatives.
ISO 14001:2015
Prevents pollution and environmental risks, which demonstrates the company’s ongoing compliance with requirements set forth by European legislation to minimize environmental impact.
FSSC 22000
This certification has enabled Cocorico to establish a Food Safety Management System, which demonstrates the company’s ability to control, prevent and eliminate any hazards related to food safety
IFS
Certifies that AAylex complies with European requirements and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standards.
British Retail Consortium (BRC)
A certification that enhances the company’s compliance with global standards for food safety and consumer protection.
Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)
An audit protocol that demonstrates commitment to the ethical treatment of the company’s workforce across all departmental hierarchies.
Halal Certification
Cocorico has been awarded with Halal certification, demonstrating that meat production is carried out in accordance with Islamic directives.
SGS
SGS certification denotes that poultry production across all AAylex facilities is 100% natural, growth hormone-free, antibiotic-free, food additive-free, non-GMO, free of feed additives and free of meat processing techniques, such as tenderizing or maturing the end product.
ANSVSA
During all processing stages, the birds are inspected by the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA).
Romanian Accreditation Association (RENAR)
Cocorico laboratories are RENAR-certified and equipped with the latest technologies to examine the poultry feed. This ensures proper feed constituents and the highest quality at every stage.