STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Safety, Responsibility, and Quality Assurance
Our Standards
Our Standards
Our Standards
What is the GLOBAL G.A.P. Standard?
GLOBAL G.A.P. is a voluntary international standard designed to ensure safe, responsible, and sustainable agricultural production. Developed by retail chains and industry experts, its purpose is to verify that products meet strict requirements for food safety, environmental protection, proper working conditions, and animal welfare. The standard applies to sectors such as fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers, livestock, and aquaculture.
Annual audits are required, and include:
Quality control and food safety
Compliance with labor standards and workers’ rights
Sustainable environmental management
Adherence to animal health regulations
Certification Process
- Annual audit – Certified inspection of production processes, farm management, and product quality.
- Random inspections (10% of farms) – Conducted annually to verify compliance.
- Approval & certification – Issued after addressing any identified issues.
- Annual supervision – Follow-up inspections to maintain compliance.
Key Requirements
- 100% compliance with critical criteria and 95% compliance with secondary requirements
- Ongoing documentation and internal audits
GLOBAL G.A.P. Sub-Standards
Hadarei Nitzanim holds certifications under GLOBAL G.A.P., including:
- GRASP – An extension of GLOBAL G.A.P. that assesses the human aspect of production. This model evaluates social practices in farming, focusing on worker health, safety, and well-being.
- SPRING – A certification ensuring responsible water management, verifying sustainable water use across all stages of cultivation and packaging of IFA-certified products.
Source: Skal Israel – Inspection and Certification – GLOBAL G.A.P., GRASP, SPRING
What is the GLOBAL G.A.P. Standard?
GLOBAL G.A.P. is a voluntary international standard designed to ensure safe, responsible, and sustainable agricultural production. Developed by retail chains and industry experts, its purpose is to verify that products meet strict requirements for food safety, environmental protection, proper working conditions, and animal welfare. The standard applies to sectors such as fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers, livestock, and aquaculture.
Annual audits are required, and include:
Quality control and food safety
Compliance with labor standards and workers’ rights
Sustainable environmental management
Adherence to animal health regulations
Certification Process
- Annual audit – Certified inspection of production processes, farm management, and product quality.
- Random inspections (10% of farms) – Conducted annually to verify compliance.
- Approval & certification – Issued after addressing any identified issues.
- Annual supervision – Follow-up inspections to maintain compliance.
Key Requirements
- 100% compliance with critical criteria and 95% compliance with secondary requirements
- Ongoing documentation and internal audits
GLOBAL G.A.P. Sub-Standards
Hadarei Nitzanim holds certifications under GLOBAL G.A.P., including:
- GRASP – An extension of GLOBAL G.A.P. that assesses the human aspect of production. This model evaluates social practices in farming, focusing on worker health, safety, and well-being.
- SPRING – A certification ensuring responsible water management, verifying sustainable water use across all stages of cultivation and packaging of IFA-certified products.
Source: Skal Israel – Inspection and Certification – GLOBAL G.A.P., GRASP, SPRING
What is the GLOBAL G.A.P. Standard?
GLOBAL G.A.P. is a voluntary international standard designed to ensure safe, responsible, and sustainable agricultural production. Developed by retail chains and industry experts, its purpose is to verify that products meet strict requirements for food safety, environmental protection, proper working conditions, and animal welfare. The standard applies to sectors such as fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers, livestock, and aquaculture.
Annual audits are required, and include:
Quality control and food safety
Compliance with labor standards and workers’ rights
Sustainable environmental management
Adherence to animal health regulations
Certification Process
- Annual audit – Certified inspection of production processes, farm management, and product quality.
- Random inspections (10% of farms) – Conducted annually to verify compliance.
- Approval & certification – Issued after addressing any identified issues.
- Annual supervision – Follow-up inspections to maintain compliance.
Key Requirements
- 100% compliance with critical criteria and 95% compliance with secondary requirements
- Ongoing documentation and internal audits
GLOBAL G.A.P. Sub-Standards
Hadarei Nitzanim holds certifications under GLOBAL G.A.P., including:
- GRASP – An extension of GLOBAL G.A.P. that assesses the human aspect of production. This model evaluates social practices in farming, focusing on worker health, safety, and well-being.
- SPRING – A certification ensuring responsible water management, verifying sustainable water use across all stages of cultivation and packaging of IFA-certified products.
Source: Skal Israel – Inspection and Certification – GLOBAL G.A.P., GRASP, SPRING
What is the BRC Standard?
BRC (British Retail Consortium) is an international food safety standard developed by the British Retail Consortium. Originally created to comply with the UK Food Safety Act 1990, it ensures the safe production, distribution, and marketing of food products for retail chains. Over time, the standard has been adopted by retail networks worldwide and is now one of the leading food safety certifications.
What Does the Standard Include?
BRC requires food manufacturers and packing houses to implement an advanced food safety management system. It is structured into nine key sections:
✔ Management commitment – Senior management is responsible for continuous improvement and compliance.
✔ HACCP – A system for identifying and managing food safety risks.
✔ Food safety & quality management system – Comprehensive quality control at every production stage.
✔ Site and facility infrastructure – Ensuring proper production conditions.
✔ Product and process control – Continuous monitoring to guarantee product quality.
✔ Employee management – Strict hygiene and operational protocols for workers.
✔ High-risk zones (HR, HC, AHC) – Segmentation of production areas based on contamination risk levels.
✔ Stored food trade – A unique standard for organizations storing food without further processing.
BRC Certification Requirements
🔹 Compliance with HACCP standards.
🔹 Adherence to legal requirements for production and export.
🔹 Contaminant control and allergen management.
🔹 Segregation of production areas with different risk levels.
🔹 Product traceability testing.
Who Needs BRC Certification?
BRC certification is designed for food manufacturers and packing houses aiming to export to major retail chains in Europe and globally. Meeting the standard ensures suppliers provide safe, high-quality products and enables them to market their goods under strict international regulations.
Source: IQC Institute for Inspection and Quality
What is the BRC Standard?
BRC (British Retail Consortium) is an international food safety standard developed by the British Retail Consortium. Originally created to comply with the UK Food Safety Act 1990, it ensures the safe production, distribution, and marketing of food products for retail chains. Over time, the standard has been adopted by retail networks worldwide and is now one of the leading food safety certifications.
What Does the Standard Include?
BRC requires food manufacturers and packing houses to implement an advanced food safety management system. It is structured into nine key sections:
✔ Management commitment – Senior management is responsible for continuous improvement and compliance.
✔ HACCP – A system for identifying and managing food safety risks.
✔ Food safety & quality management system – Comprehensive quality control at every production stage.
✔ Site and facility infrastructure – Ensuring proper production conditions.
✔ Product and process control – Continuous monitoring to guarantee product quality.
✔ Employee management – Strict hygiene and operational protocols for workers.
✔ High-risk zones (HR, HC, AHC) – Segmentation of production areas based on contamination risk levels.
✔ Stored food trade – A unique standard for organizations storing food without further processing.
BRC Certification Requirements
🔹 Compliance with HACCP standards.
🔹 Adherence to legal requirements for production and export.
🔹 Contaminant control and allergen management.
🔹 Segregation of production areas with different risk levels.
🔹 Product traceability testing.
Who Needs BRC Certification?
BRC certification is designed for food manufacturers and packing houses aiming to export to major retail chains in Europe and globally. Meeting the standard ensures suppliers provide safe, high-quality products and enables them to market their goods under strict international regulations.
Source: IQC Institute for Inspection and Quality
What is the BRC Standard?
BRC (British Retail Consortium) is an international food safety standard developed by the British Retail Consortium. Originally created to comply with the UK Food Safety Act 1990, it ensures the safe production, distribution, and marketing of food products for retail chains. Over time, the standard has been adopted by retail networks worldwide and is now one of the leading food safety certifications.
What Does the Standard Include?
BRC requires food manufacturers and packing houses to implement an advanced food safety management system. It is structured into nine key sections:
✔ Management commitment – Senior management is responsible for continuous improvement and compliance.
✔ HACCP – A system for identifying and managing food safety risks.
✔ Food safety & quality management system – Comprehensive quality control at every production stage.
✔ Site and facility infrastructure – Ensuring proper production conditions.
✔ Product and process control – Continuous monitoring to guarantee product quality.
✔ Employee management – Strict hygiene and operational protocols for workers.
✔ High-risk zones (HR, HC, AHC) – Segmentation of production areas based on contamination risk levels.
✔ Stored food trade – A unique standard for organizations storing food without further processing.
BRC Certification Requirements
🔹 Compliance with HACCP standards.
🔹 Adherence to legal requirements for production and export.
🔹 Contaminant control and allergen management.
🔹 Segregation of production areas with different risk levels.
🔹 Product traceability testing.
Who Needs BRC Certification?
BRC certification is designed for food manufacturers and packing houses aiming to export to major retail chains in Europe and globally. Meeting the standard ensures suppliers provide safe, high-quality products and enables them to market their goods under strict international regulations.
Source: IQC Institute for Inspection and Quality
What is the SMETA Audit and Who is SEDEX?
The SMETA audit is an external assessment of an organization’s social responsibility management system. It is conducted by authorized representatives of SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), a global non-profit organization that operates an online platform for sharing social responsibility data. SEDEX has over 60,000 members across 180 countries, enabling businesses to share information, build connections, and improve their corporate social responsibility management.
Who Requires the Audit?
The SMETA audit is required by leading retail, technology, and international companies that demand high ethical standards from their suppliers regarding labor conditions and supply chain responsibility. Companies seeking to supply products or services to these organizations or participate in tenders must comply with SMETA requirements. The audit holds international recognition and is relevant for businesses entering new markets.
What Does the Audit Include?
SMETA is based on the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) standard, which follows International Labour Organization conventions and local regulations in the country where the audit is conducted. The audit includes:
- Standards of labor, health & safety – Always assessed in every audit.
- Business & environment ethics – Sometimes added for a deeper evaluation of corporate responsibility.
The audit process involves workplace inspections, employee and management interviews, and document reviews. At the end, a detailed report and a Corrective Action Plan are provided to enhance compliance.
Source: NEXTEP Company Website
What is the SMETA Audit and Who is SEDEX?
The SMETA audit is an external assessment of an organization’s social responsibility management system. It is conducted by authorized representatives of SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), a global non-profit organization that operates an online platform for sharing social responsibility data. SEDEX has over 60,000 members across 180 countries, enabling businesses to share information, build connections, and improve their corporate social responsibility management.
Who Requires the Audit?
The SMETA audit is required by leading retail, technology, and international companies that demand high ethical standards from their suppliers regarding labor conditions and supply chain responsibility. Companies seeking to supply products or services to these organizations or participate in tenders must comply with SMETA requirements. The audit holds international recognition and is relevant for businesses entering new markets.
What Does the Audit Include?
SMETA is based on the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) standard, which follows International Labour Organization conventions and local regulations in the country where the audit is conducted. The audit includes:
- Standards of labor, health & safety – Always assessed in every audit.
- Business & environment ethics – Sometimes added for a deeper evaluation of corporate responsibility.
The audit process involves workplace inspections, employee and management interviews, and document reviews. At the end, a detailed report and a Corrective Action Plan are provided to enhance compliance.
Source: NEXTEP Company Website
What is the SMETA Audit and Who is SEDEX?
The SMETA audit is an external assessment of an organization’s social responsibility management system. It is conducted by authorized representatives of SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), a global non-profit organization that operates an online platform for sharing social responsibility data. SEDEX has over 60,000 members across 180 countries, enabling businesses to share information, build connections, and improve their corporate social responsibility management.
Who Requires the Audit?
The SMETA audit is required by leading retail, technology, and international companies that demand high ethical standards from their suppliers regarding labor conditions and supply chain responsibility. Companies seeking to supply products or services to these organizations or participate in tenders must comply with SMETA requirements. The audit holds international recognition and is relevant for businesses entering new markets.
What Does the Audit Include?
SMETA is based on the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) standard, which follows International Labour Organization conventions and local regulations in the country where the audit is conducted. The audit includes:
- Standards of labor, health & safety – Always assessed in every audit.
- Business & environment ethics – Sometimes added for a deeper evaluation of corporate responsibility.
The audit process involves workplace inspections, employee and management interviews, and document reviews. At the end, a detailed report and a Corrective Action Plan are provided to enhance compliance.
Source: NEXTEP Company Website
Kosher Certificate for Hadarei Nitzanim
At Hadarei Nitzanim, we adhere to the highest kosher standards throughout all stages of cultivation, sorting, and packaging. The company operates under the supervision of the Ashkelon Religious Council’s Kosher Department, ensuring full compliance with kosher regulations.
All our fruits undergo strict inspection, with proper tithing and separation of terumot and ma’aser, guaranteeing they are free from concerns of tevel and orlah. Our commitment to kashrut ensures that our customers can enjoy high-quality, fresh, and strictly kosher citrus fruits.
Kosher Certificate for Hadarei Nitzanim
At Hadarei Nitzanim, we adhere to the highest kosher standards throughout all stages of cultivation, sorting, and packaging. The company operates under the supervision of the Ashkelon Religious Council’s Kosher Department, ensuring full compliance with kosher regulations.
All our fruits undergo strict inspection, with proper tithing and separation of terumot and ma’aser, guaranteeing they are free from concerns of tevel and orlah. Our commitment to kashrut ensures that our customers can enjoy high-quality, fresh, and strictly kosher citrus fruits.
Kosher Certificate
At Hadarei Nitzanim, we adhere to the highest kosher standards throughout all stages of cultivation, sorting, and packaging. The company operates under the supervision of the Ashkelon Religious Council’s Kosher Department, ensuring full compliance with kosher regulations.
All our fruits undergo strict inspection, with proper tithing and separation of terumot and ma’aser, guaranteeing they are free from concerns of tevel and orlah. Our commitment to kashrut ensures that our customers can enjoy high-quality, fresh, and strictly kosher citrus fruits.