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Application
An application form is to be completed by the company interested in HMC certification providing all the required necessary details of the company, plant and products and ingredients etc. Once completed, please return the application to our office with the application fee. (Click here to download application form) |
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Review of Application
Once the completed application is received; the HMC Board will review the information details and then contact the company to arrange for an initial audit inspection. |
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Initial Inspection
An initial inspection of the plant will be carried out by the HMC representatives. This initial inspection will facilitate the HMC to assess the requirements for the HMC monitoring and certification. |
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Contract
After evaluation and assessment of the facility, products, ingredients and equipment, the HMC will draft an agreement contract outlining the provisions and terms of HMC monitoring and certification. This contract will specify the requirements, provisions and obligations of both parties. |
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Deployment of Inspectors
Once the company in concern has signed the agreement contract and submitted it to our office, the HMC will deploy full time inspector(s) at the facility who will personally and physically witness the unpacking of the meat, de-boning, further processing etc. and, upon his approval, tape and seal the final packaged product. |
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Supervision
HMC Supervisor(s) and Manager(s) will regularly or periodically check on the deployed inspector(s) at the facility in order to verify and ensure that he is complying with all HMC standards and procedures. |
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Company Listing
Certified processing plants will be listed on our website and directories detailing the certified products manufactured at these sites. The lists are distributed to suppliers, butchers, retailers, restaurants and fast food outlets on request in order to direct their business to HMC certified products.
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