Sonoma, CA – Laura Chenel’s Chèvre has been recognized by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for meeting one of the highest levels of food safety standards in the production of its line of fresh plain and flavored goat milk cheeses. The BRC’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is an internationally recognized food safety credential becoming a fundamental requirement of major food retailers around the world. GFSI certification insures that Laura Chenel’s production meets food industry and legislative requirements across the UK, EU and US, including most of the recently enacted FSMA rules in the US.
Laura Chenel’s has a history of high level quality production standards in its state-of-the art Sonoma creamery. “Since the plant was completed in 2010, we’ve worked to establish systems that ensure our products are the highest quality and our facility exceeds food safety regulations,” says Eva Guilmo, Quality Director for Laura Chenel’s and sister company, Marin French Cheese. “GFSI certification is an external or ‘third party’ audit that evaluates quality, food safety and operational criteria ensuring that as manufacturers we meet our legal obligations while providing consumer protection to retailers and our end customers.” Retailers commonly require third-party audits from food producers and by achieving this high-level GFSI certification, Laura Chenel’s products will be streamlined for approval by independent and large retail chains. The certification is renewed annually.
BRC is the leading certification body in the UK, recognized across Europe and the US, with over 23,000 certified facilities in 123 countries. www.BRCGlobalStandards.com
About Laura Chenel’s
Located in Sonoma, California since the 1970’s, Laura Chenel’s upholds a long tradition of European-style artisan cheesemaking using fresh goat milk from family-raised goats in California and Nevada. The company is committed to local farming, long-term relationships for ethical and sustainable practices, and the craftsmanship of fine goat milk cheeses reflecting distinctive regional terroir. In 2010 the company was awarded LEED Gold status for energy efficiency in its Sonoma creamery. www.laurachenel.com
Source: Laura Chenel’s