Quality and certifications
Quality controlled at every step
Quality and safety are built into every stage of our process, from raw material intake to final batch release. Our dedicated poultry facility, certified quality systems and extensive testing provide customers with reliable products, consistent specifications and full traceability.
Dedicated to poultry
Our Dendermonde facility processes Category 3 poultry by-products only. This dedicated poultry approach reduces the risk of cross-species contamination and supports complete traceability throughout the production chain.
Every lot is registered and followed from raw material intake through production, storage and final delivery.
Independently recognized and verified
FAVV, Belgian Food Safety Authority
FAVV approves Empro as a Category 3 processor, carries out regular inspections and sampling, and validates export certificates.
OVAM, Flemish Waste and Materials Agency
OVAM grants the required recognition and permits for the processing of animal by-products and monitors compliance with applicable environmental and circular economy requirements.
FCA compliance
Empro is FCA certified under OVOCOM. Mutual recognition arrangements with GMP+ and QS support acceptance within important international feed supply chains.
SecureFeed
Empro products are accepted within the Dutch feed chain, supported by our HACCP system and the applicable SecureFeed verification requirements.
Together, these approvals and certifications provide independently verified assurance on safety, traceability and process control.
HACCP and risk management
Our HACCP food and feed safety management plan is reviewed annually and validated by independent auditors. It identifies and controls critical points throughout the process, including raw material intake, processing conditions, microbiological safety, packaging and storage.
Operators receive continuous training in hygiene, cleaning and safety procedures. Production and storage areas are subject to strict cleaning schedules, pest control programs and environmental monitoring.
Tested from production to dispatch
Every production batch and every dispatched batch is sampled and tested according to our HACCP analysis plan.
Routine controls cover microbiological and chemical parameters such as Salmonella, Enterobacteriaceae, moisture, protein, fat, ash, peroxide value and free fatty acids. Regular screening is also carried out for contaminants including dioxins, PCBs, heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins and antibiotics.
Our in-house controls are supported by external laboratories including Eurofins, NORMEC, SGS and ECCA. Additional parameters can be analyzed on request.
All results are stored and reviewed by our Quality team. Out-of-specification findings trigger corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
Every lot remains traceable from raw material intake to final delivery. Relevant shipment documentation includes the Technical Data Sheet, Certificate of Analysis and Certificate of Origin.
"Quality at Empro means control at every step, from raw material intake to final batch release."
Forkwa Fombong, PhD, Quality Manager