Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance is a responsibility that Clada Mineral Water Company Limited take very seriously. Through pre-delivery inspections, supplier/manufacturer audits, adherence to the BRC Food Grade (Higher Level) standard, HACCP and inhouse Quality Assurance Management System, including product traceability, Quality Assurance is the cornerstone of our company culture.

The company uses a rigorous Quality Management System to assure the best production practices. QMS incorporates comprehensive and best practice procedures covering areas such as HACCP, continual improvement, GMP, new product development, calibration, hygiene, safety, environmental.

To meet this objective it is the policy of Clada Group to:

· Motivate and encourage all staff on an ongoing basis to recognize the importance of quality as part of outstanding customer service

· Implement and maintain the BRC Food Grade standard

· Implement and maintain a documented Quality Management System

· Implement and maintain HACCP programme

· Implement and maintain industry recycling through Repak

· Purchase raw materials and goods from suppliers who operate to a recognized Quality Management System

· Comply with local and government environmental policies

BRC Food Standard (Higher Level)

Clada Mineral Water Company Limited was the first Irish bottled water company to achieve the BRC Higher Level standard, a standard which is utilized by global companies supplying retail branded food products.
The major business benefit of the BRC Global Standards is that by dealing with suppliers who have achieved BRC Certification, customers can be assured that they are dealing with a company that has reached the highest quality standards.

The BRC standard requires the adoption and implementation of HACCP, a documented and effective quality management system and the continuous control of factory environment standards, products, processes and personnel.

The BRC standard addresses the due diligence requirements of both supplier and retailer, facilitating accreditation against the European standard EN45011.

For further details refer to http://www.brc.org.uk/