Our Commitment to Food Safety

Coastal Fresh Farms, Inc. understands the importance of ensuring that the food we distribute is clean and safe. That’s why we only handle products that have met stringent food safety standards. We partner with companies that prioritize food safety and take it extremely seriously

PRIMUS LABS

Primus Laboratories, a recognized specialist in food safety, monitors a company’s adherence to food safety guidelines and mandatory government regulations through a safe-food, production certification and field auditing program

LGMA

At the heart of the LGMA program is the mandatory audit program that certifies member companies are implementing food safety practices developed by university and industry scientists, food safety experts, farmers, shippers and processors. These food safety practices were also reviewed by state and federal government health agencies.

EUREP GAP

International farm standards for good agricultural practices (GAP). Certification shows that growers meet these standards, assuring consumers and retailers of food safety, quality, and sustainable production. This includes consideration for worker and animal welfare and the environment. Without certification, farmers might lose market access. Bureau Veritas Certification conducts audits to help achieve EurepGAP Certification.

SENASICA

Our Mexico locations comply with the new mandatory regulations of GAP and GMP developed by the National Service of Sanitation, Innocuously and Quality of Agricultural Foods

(Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria).

ORGANIC

In order to sell, label, or represent products as organic, operations must follow all of the specifications set out by United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) standards. USDA-Accredited certification agencies, such as Organic Certifiers In, ensure that all organic crops, livestock, and agricultural products are in compliance with the regulations.

CCOF

CCOF is a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. We envision a world where organic is the norm. Organic creates jobs, sequesters carbon, keeps water clean, and reduces our exposure to toxic pesticides. Learn about the economic, social, and environmental benefits of organic.

CERTI CLEAN

The CertiClean program recognizes exceptional efforts in ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain. This performance-based certification requires companies to comply with a strict HACCP Food Safety Management plan, including quarterly audits, employee training, and risk-based sampling and testing. Certified operations must also meet or exceed local food safety and sanitation regulations.