“Happy Hen” brand of eggs from Switz Lanka (Pvt) Ltd recently obtained the ISO 22000:2005 certification for its high quality food management, production and supply chain system.
The company said it is the first layer farm in Sri Lanka to receive such an endorsement. The company’s stringent processes and its rigorous quality control standards were examined during the audit conducted by Sri Lanka Standards Institution. Happy Hen’s concentration on Production Integration which involves feed production, egg production, manufacturing of its own packaging, and customer distribution system was an important element of the company’s ability to maintain these standards, it said.
The production of feed is stringently controlled from the point of procuring and storing of raw materials. Finished feed is quality tested and is free of antibiotic growth promoters and any animal by-products. The farm implements a Salmonella prevention program which includes the use of probiotics, organic acids and other items to prevent the spread of disease. Eggs are mechanically graded into sizes to ensure the customers consistently get the correct size of egg by weight.
According to the Watt Poultry Statistics, a Sri Lankan on average consumes only 60 eggs per year. This is considered very low and could only be improved by better standards in production, packaging and distribution, the company said.
Shiraz Jeevunjee, Director of Switz Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, said: “A big shortcoming in the market in Sri Lanka is that most eggs are consumed with little knowledge about where they were produced, what conditions they were produced under, and when they were produced. Our system of labeling eliminates this doubt and ensures complete traceability. Our goal is to provide eggs which are packed and printed on to ensure branding, traceability, quality and freshness”. |
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