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Sri Lankan Spice Exporter MA's Kitchen Secures International Food Safety Certification

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MA's Kitchen, a leading supplier of fresh Sri Lankan spices, has achieved a top global standard in food safety and quality certification through their collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC). The certification, also known as Brand Reputation through Compliance (BRCGS), is a rigorous benchmark that ensures the highest standards of product quality in consumer products. After working with the UK Trade Partnership (UKTP) Programme at ITC, MA's Kitchen has cleared the necessary assessments and is now poised to dramatically scale up their exports to high-value markets in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and Asia.

Key Takeaways:

  • MA's Kitchen, a Sri Lankan spice exporter, has secured Brand Reputation through Compliance (BRCGS) certification, a top global standard in food safety and quality.
  • The certification was achieved after a year-long process, facilitated by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the UK Trade Partnership (UKTP) Programme.
  • MA's Kitchen underwent a rigorous assessment, requiring close attention to every step of production, from raw material sourcing to final product dispatch.
  • The certification has opened up high-value markets in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and Asia for MA's Kitchen to sell their products.
  • MA's Kitchen has also formed stronger partnerships with small businesses in Sri Lanka, strengthening their reputation as a Sri Lankan brand that meets global standards.

Statistics:

  • The certification process took approximately 1 year to complete.
  • MA's Kitchen has secured a top global standard in food safety and quality certification.
  • The certification will enable MA's Kitchen to sell their products to high-standard retailers and distributors in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and Asia.
  • The certification has strengthened MA's Kitchen's reputation as a Sri Lankan brand that meets global standards.

Sources:

  • Geneva, Switzerland: International Trade Centre press release.

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