| ISO certification
for biscuit giant Maliban
Maliban, the confectionary giant and
leader in the industry, in operation for over half a
century, was recently conferred with ISO status in different
areas of service standards, which serve as a benchmark
for the quality and assurance in delivering utmost value
to the consumers.
The company said Maliban was awarded
the ISO 14000 as well as ISO 22000 certification –
both certifications obtained within a span of seven
days - the former pertaining to the environment and
the latter certification for food safety standards.
Maliban is currently the first and only biscuit company
to achieve the prestigious ISO 22000 certification.
Maliban has also had the distinction of being the first
biscuit manufacturing company in Sri Lanka to be awarded
the ISO 9001 certification in 1995 – which was
later upgraded in 2003 to ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management
System Certification.
The company also has the distinction
of being the first food company to achieve the National
Quality Award in 1996, the statement added.
Chief Executive Officer of Maliban Keerthi Adaasuriya
said Maliban was committed to sustainable development
by ensuring the responsible usage of resources and in
the prevention of environmental pollution. “We
are deeply mindful of our responsibility towards the
community, through our business operations and procedures
as well as our commitment towards our consumers. Maliban
prides itself on the strict quality measures to assure
food safety which is an intrinsic part of the operations
of the company.”
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Limited
was founded in 1954 by A. G. Hinni Appuhamy with the
vision of supplying Sri Lankans with high quality biscuit
products at a reasonable price. Maliban is a household
name in Sri Lanka for quality food products, and is
one of the most respected Sri Lankan entities in the
country. Maliban is more than just a biscuit maker.
It is also a legend in entrepreneurship and the extraordinary
journey of one man who has built one of the largest
companies in Sri Lanka with his determination, courage
and commitment to quality. The acquisition of ISO status
in three key areas bears testimony to success of Maliban,
in its passionate approach towards high standards in
quality, customer care and integrity.
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