Internal Quality Control
Elbe-Obst carries out quality controls along the entire production chain. In addition to incoming goods, outgoing goods are also inspected and recorded. Traceability is guaranteed for all Elbe-Obst products. In addition, residue analyses are carried out.
INCOMING GOODS INSPECTION
The aim of the inspection is the classification of the product quality for the sale at the receiving dock in sorting station of the Elbe-Obst. In accordance with legal standards and customized specifications, the goods are assessed and classified in advance and the result recorded.
OUTGOING INSPECTION
The aim of the outgoing inspection is the classification and control of product quality during loading and delivery. For this purpose, the goods are assessed and documented in accordance with the regulations on quality standards for fruit and vegetables of the EU.
RETRACEABILITY
The internal traceability system ensures the determination of the producer of the delivered goods during the preparation and after delivery to the customer. These are documented in the compilation of the goods to a customer on the loading papers which producers are involved in each item. Therefore a direct association with the IT document entry is possible on the shipping documents starting with the delivery positions of producers to delivering positions of customers. This approach allows the traceability of a batch from food retailing back to the participating producers.
RESIDUE ANALYSIS
According to the guidelines of the QS residue monitoring system both on the producer businesses as well as the sorting stations of the Elbe-Obst Erzeugerorganisation r.V. samples are drawn. This task is ensured by qualified personnel. On behalf of the Elbe-Obst Erzeugerorganisation r.V. labs that are accredited and approved by the QS GmbH examine fruit samples with regard to the usage of plant protection products.
