Accreditations & Quality Standards
We are proud to be fully accredited with all industry-standard certifications, reflecting our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality and professionalism in every aspect of our business. These accreditations demonstrate our adherence to rigorous operational standards, ensuring that we meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and reinforce our dedication to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Our Head Office is registered with BRCGS. This organisation assesses food safety worldwide, and the standard is designed to help with legal obligations and to ensure the delivery of safe food.
We are compliant with ISO 22000 - the international standard for food safety management systems. It sets out the requirements for any organization in the food chain to ensure the safety of food products at every step of the process.
We are compliant with ISO 9001:2015 - the international standard for quality management systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organizations to ensure they meet customer requirements and continuously improve their processes, products, and services.
We comply with the EU's Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, which is based on the internationally recognised standards. It is a partnership programme between the customs authority and the economic operators.
We comply with the EU organic regulation which applies for plant and animal products, processed food and feed, aquaculture and algae, seeds and vegetative propagation material.
We are an authorised warehouse keeper for Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), for Robusta Coffee, Arabica Coffee and Cocoa (bulk and bags). We also assist with policy having representation on the coffee and warehousing committees.
Our Metals Division, Erus Metals, is a fully registered warehousing company with the London Metal Exchange, the world centre for the trading of industrial metals.
We are registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which regulates the safety of food in the USA.
Our facility in UK has been rated "GREEN – IN COMPLIANCE" by SMETA. Businesses use SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) to understand and make improvements to working conditions and environmental performance in their business and supply chain.
We have been awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal which demonstrates our commitment to manage more sustainable and responsible supply chains.
Our organic facilities are approved by the Organic Food Federation, the organisation at the forefront of promoting organic methods and maintaining high standards and best practice within the sector.
Our food safety procedures are verified by HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), which is a systematic, preventive approach to food safety that identifies, assesses, and controls hazards throughout the food production process to ensure food safety.
The Nut & Dried Fruit Trade Association Limited (NDFTA) is a membership organisation, representing companies or individuals involved in the UK nut and dried fruit industry.
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) groups the major companies involved in the cocoa bean trade and processing, in warehousing and related logistical activities in Europe.
The Federation of Cocoa Commerce Ltd (FCC) was established to serve the growing trade in physical cocoa. Their aim is to develop a single robust commercial framework for the cocoa market, to achieve contract harmonisation and provide supporting services and education programmes.
The British Coffee Association represents, promotes and supports all aspects of the UK coffee trade and industry. They foster a favourable environment for all aspects of the industry and its culture to thrive, both now and in the future.
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the prime trade association for UK registered companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail and sea, and/or customs brokerage.
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is the UK's only member-led trade association supporting people and businesses in the road transport industry.
United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is the leading trade organisation for the warehousing sector, with over 900 members. Full members include warehousing and logistics providers as well as manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers.
The European Coffee Federation (ECF) is the single voice of the European coffee trade and industry, facilitating the development of an environment in which the industry can meet the needs of consumers and society, while competing effectively to ensure the resilience and long-term sustainability of the coffee supply chain, from farm to cup.
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) in Belgium is a federal parastatal institution established in 2000. They are responsible for monitoring the food chain, from producer to consumer.
