Food Safety Management Policy
VISION
Our vision is to become a leading company in the production of premium nutricosmetics products, uniting the beauty, wellness and health industries and blurring the line between topical cosmetics and nutritional supplements. We are committed to sustainable business practices and social responsibility, and we strive to actively participate in the development of the nutricosmetics sector.
MISSION
Our mission is to contribute to the development, progress and growth of the nutricosmetics sector. We develop tasty, liquid, convenient and high-quality formulations. The mentioned are checked with annual clinical studies and thus we achieve the optimal effectiveness of the formulations and contribute to the science of nutricosmetics. With our products, we want to improve people’s well-being and appearance from the inside out and promote a healthy lifestyle.
We demonstrate sustainable business operations and social responsibility by taking care of the quality of life of the wider society and the local environment in which we operate. We are committed to taking care of a clean environment, clean water, green energy and responsible work processes.
We proudly invest in wider development and support sports, culture, youth, people with special needs and those who are less privileged in society. Together we build a better future for everyone.
In the processes, we take into account and fulfill the requirements of the FSSC 22000 standard, cGMP and the requirements of the prerequisite programs ISO/TS 22002-1, with which we ensure food safety. We take into account good manufacturing practice (GMP), the knowledge and experience of employees, the requirements of interested parties, the legislation requirements, and we control recognized processes, equipment and technological procedures.
The food safety management policy is defined by the top management, fits the purpose, is a framework for setting goals, is communicated and used at all levels of the organization. To the employees, it is available on the notice board and on the website to interested parties.
We realize the set goals in accordance with the requirements of the standard:
EMPLOYEES
We fulfill our purpose with satisfied colleagues who are constantly educated and trained. Thereby we are enabling the personal growth of employees, improving processes and food safety.
Employees have the necessary knowledge and experience in the field of good hygiene, production practice and food safety.
COSTS
The economics of society is derived from the realization that the value added is a measure of efficiency and performance and a guarantee for the future.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
We are aware that taking care of the working environment, personal hygiene and excellent infrastructure is the basis for the successful work of employees and the achievement of the desired results. We ensure traceability in the entire chain and have established procedures in the event of a recall or withdraws. We have recognized significant food safety hazards that may arise in the process and are controlled by control measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
The inclusion of collagen raw material in our products is a step closer to achieving our environmental goals by reducing waste and supporting the circular economy. Our management policy is committed to promoting sustainable development as we invest in renewable energy sources with a goal to reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to a healthier and safer environment for future generations.
DEVELOPMENT
In the development phase, we are conducting a risk assessment of the new product. This considers the most recent expert positions and scientific bases, as well as setting new trends in this field. We accept measures that fully control or reduce risks to the lowest possible level in all food safety areas. In development, we take into account the wishes of customers, scientific findings, good practices and legislation, so the developed products are of high quality and safe.
COMMUNICATION
The established internal control is based on the responsible communication of all participating in providing safe foods.
LONG-TERM ORIENTATIONS
Our company’s highest objective is to produce a quality product with high added value, which will be safe and compliant with legislation and global environmental goals. At the workplace, we want to ensure working conditions that are consistent with the company’s socially responsible goals.
FOOD SAFETY CULTURE
Behavior and attitude towards food safety is manifested in precision, consistency and accuracy in the performance of certain tasks and work procedures. These affect the individual’s knowledge, motivation, competence and understanding, and are also reflected in the level of hygiene awareness, attitude to work, satisfaction at the workplace and the availability of human and material resources.
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND FOOD DONATIONS
Waste management in our production process represents a key pillar of our environmental, social, and corporate responsibility (ESG) policy. Our commitment to continuous monitoring and process optimization enables us to systematically reduce waste. Our approach is based on a system of pre-ordering, which significantly reduces the risk of excess final product generation. In the context of food donations, we are committed to ensuring that all donated products are of high quality and safe for use.
MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
Management actively supports the food management policy and is responsible for its implementation, while individual areas are responsible for achieving the set goals. Also, each employee assumes responsibility for the quality of their work.
Ajdovščina, 29.03.2024
Tosla d.o.o., Uroš Gotar CIO