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Quality & Safety
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WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE SAFETY AND INTEGRITY OF OUR INGREDIENTS AND FINISHED PRODUCTS. WE CONDUCT EXTENSIVE THIRD-PARTY TESTING AS PART OF OUR QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM.
BEFORE PRODUCTION
Suppliers must submit a Certificate of Analysis from an accredited laboratory before an ingredient enters our production facility. This certificate verifies the ingredient has tested clear of pathogenic bacteria.
AFTER PRODUCTION
Our finished products are re-tested for pathogenic bacteria. Shipments are restricted until lab results are obtained and approved. Routine, random third-party testing is also done to screen for melamine, ethoxyquin and heavy metals.
Since day one, The Honest Kitchen has been grounded in the principles of conscientious sourcing, thoughtful production methods, working with suppliers we know and trust, and upholding uncompromising standards of quality control and safety. Becoming a Certified B Corporation is the perfect next step to cement our ongoing commitment to create lasting, positive impact. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/THKbcorp
TO MEET OUR HUMAN GRADE STANDARDS, SUPPLIERS OF OUR COMPLETE & BALANCED FOOD MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES. THIS INCLUDES SAFE HANDLING, PROCESSING, STORAGE AND TRANSIT FOR HUMAN FOODS.
• Foods maintain human-edible status from harvest through handling, screening, cleaning and shipment to our human food facility • Every ingredient includes a Statement of Country of Origin • Supplier adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP Section 21 CFR 117) • Foods are not genetically modified or subject to engineered recombinant DNA technology • Verification that all ingredients are free of chemicals, adulterants, preservatives and artificial anything • Supplier follows sustainability and fair trade practices where applicable
