Standard Production Process Phiboonchai Maepranom Thai Chili Paste Co., Ltd. Operates a recognized and approved hygienic and safety, food production process, which begins with the strict inspection and acceptance of all raw materials, all the way through the production process, to the final packaging process. All raw materials have to be fresh, new and clean. They are also routinely tested for chemical traces. Selected raw materials are then sterilized, before proceeding to the production process according to original Thai recipe. All types of packaging must also first be cleaned and sterilized before entering the computer-controlled automatic packaging machine, imported from Germany. The quality control system, active throughout the entire production and packaging process, consists of a team of highly qualified, experienced and well-trained personnel. The Phiboonchai Maepranom research and development team is also completely dedicated to developing its production technology and range of products. Phiboonchai Maepranom has a laboratory for physical, chemical and micro-biological test to ensure safety and quality. A team of specialists is in charge of all aspects of quality control to ensure that all "Mae Pranom" products meet recognized quality and flavor requirements. A most significant corporate policy is that all "Mea Pranom" products are entirely free from artificial additives, monosodium glutamate and preservatives. Thai herbs rich with nutritional qualities are often mixed in the food products. Every ingredient used in the production process is a product of nature. Quality Standards Key to Success In this efforts to maintain and develop the range and quality of all "Mae Pranom" products through its efficient management and production process, Phiboonchai Maepranom Thai Chili Paste Co., Ltd. Introduced and implemented ISO 9001:2000, GMP and HACCP international quality standard systems throughout its management, production process and quality control procedures. These ensure that all Mae Pranom products meet all quality, hygiene and safety standards and achieve maximum customer satisfaction levels. In recognition of the company's dedication to ensure its customer-centered management system, production process and quality control procedures have kept pace with new developments over the past 47 years, the many products of the "Mae Pranom" product range have all been individually tested, certified and awarded the following recognitions : 2000 Thailand's Brand Certification from the Export Promotion Department, Ministry of Commerce 2000 Licensed to use Halal Mark on Islamic food by the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand. 2001 ISO 9002:1994 Certification from SGS Yarsley International Certification Service Co., Ltd. (SGS), National Accreditation Council of Thailand (NAC), and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) 2004 ISO 9001:2000 Certification from SGS, NAC and UKAS 2004 GMP Codex Certification from the Fishery Department and SGS 2004 HACCP Certification from SGS