Quality Control
Strict Production Control
To ensure the production of safe and high-quality products, Kikkoman has FSSC 22000 certification for all of its factories in Japan.Kikkoman factories worldwide have been working on acquiring food safety related certifications such as HACCP, and implementing GFSI recognized schemes.
*HACCP(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)
Monitoring Quality Control
In order to provide customers with safe and high-quality products, each Kikkoman factory has established quality control systems based on local regulations and standards in order to monitor quality control measures. Controls at our production facilities in Japan and other world-wide locations include regular evaluations of food hygiene standards and equipment inspections. In addition, evaluations are carried out by expert inspectors from Japan in order to maintain the same stringent quality standards for all Kikkoman products sold around the world.
Soy Sauce Production Line at the Noda Factory
Hygiene control and measures for the prevention of contamination
We employ strict hygiene control procedures that must be followed when entering our bottling facilities for soy sauce and other products. These include washing and disinfection of the hands, use of specialized hats and uniforms, the wearing of masks, and using air showers to remove dust. To further prevent contamination of our products by foreign objects, the upper section of the uniform used inside our factories does not have pockets. We also do not allow staples, clips, and other small metal objects to be carried into our production areas.
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