Rock Garden South, a leading grower, packer, marketer and distributor of fresh herbs and specialty produce, proudly announces its recent SQF (Safe Quality Food) 2000 Level 2 Certification, Accredited HACCP Based Food Safety Plans. The SQF program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and retailers and food service providers worldwide. Food Sector Categories included under the Level 2 Certification are:

  • FSC # 4 Fresh Produce Pack House Operations
  • FSC # 14 Fruit and Vegetable Processing
  • FSC # 25 Fresh Produce Wholesaling and Distribution

The SQF 2000 Certification is one of the many certifications that SCS Certified has provided for Rock Garden South since 2006. Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has been providing global leadership in third-party environmental and food safety certification, auditing, testing and standards development for more than 25 years. Through SCS Certified, Rock Garden South has earned HACCP, GMP, GAP, Organic GMP and USDA Organic certifications. These accomplishments are in line with Rock Garden South’s commitment to providing safe food and excellence in product quality, service levels, product information and customer relationships.

The Rock Garden South Food Safety and Quality Assurance Team is dedicated to consistently meeting and/or exceeding its customer’s expectations and satisfying all regulatory and SQF 2000 requirements.

Source: Rock Garden South