SAFE CASHEW

LABELLING AND LEGISLATIONS

We comply international labelling regulations and legislations to ensure we supply safe cashew to our customers worldwide.

Non-GMO

We have zero-tolerance for contamination of food supply with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). GM contamination is utterly unacceptable as it puts the entire food system and its supply chain at risk. Our policy stipulates that the use of genetically engineered organisms or their products are prohibited in any form or at any stage of our production, processing or handling.

All cashew kernels manufactured by us are from produced from non-GMO raw cashew nuts procured directly at the origin at the farm-gate level under our direct supervision.

Cashew nuts manufactured and marketed by us are not subjected to GMO labelling under the Regulations 1829/2003/EC and 1830/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and any amending regulation.

Gluten Free

We certify all our cashew products gluten-free as per EU Regulation 41/2009. In no part of our operations do we use or add wheat, rye, barley, oats, or any of their by-products.

Proposition 65 Statement

Alphonsa Cashew Industries is committed to providing safe, high-quality products for our customers and their consumers. We have worked with our suppliers and other supply chain partners to ensure that our procurement of Raw Cashew will meet Prop 65 Standards. We will continue to monitor the Proposition 65 regulations for any new chemicals and will compare any newly listed chemicals with our finished product and communicate this information to all of our stakeholders.

Non-Ionisation (Irradiation)

We do not treat our cashew to any irradiation treatment including use of Gamma Rays (Cobalt 60 or Cesium 137), X-Rays and Electron beam.

Food Contact Materials (Packaging Compliance)

We comply with the following regulations:

1. Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004

2. Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 of the European Parliament and the Council of 14 January 2011

3. Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 of 22 December 2006

4. Council Directive No 82/711/EEC of 18 October 1982

Good Manufacturing Practices

We are committed to the Good Manufacturing Practices regulations, including practices related to control procedures used in processing, packaging and storage, all of which further ensures the quality of the products we bring to market and the protection of our customers. We comply with the following regulations:

1. European Community Food Hygiene Regulation (EC) No 852/2004

2. European Community Food Hygiene Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006

Contamination Limits

Contamination limits are based on the following regulations and standards:

1. Food and Drug Administration, United States of America

2. European Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006

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