SGS audit was a highly valuable learning experience for our team. As we moved through each stage, we gained deeper insights into the standards’ requirements, which helped us strengthen our implementation and ensure long-term sustainability.
Eastern Bakery, a leading Bahrain-based producer of baked goods and ready-to-eat meals and a proud division of Hasan & Habib Sons of Mahmood Co. W.L.L (HHM Group), has successfully achieved FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000:2018 certification from SGS.
This accomplishment reconfirms the company’s dedication to delivering high-quality food products backed by internationally recognized food safety standards.
The certification scope covers the production of Cake, Bread Products and Ready-to-Eat Hot & Cold Food Meals Packed in LDPE Packets.
Based in Manama, Eastern Bakery is a family-owned business and a trusted supplier to the catering and hospitality sector in Bahrain. In partnership with Fine Foods and Advanced Bakery Solutions, the bakery produces a wide range of artisanal baked goods, including ciabattas, pan loaves, pastries, cookies, cakes, donuts and specialty breads using premium ingredients and traditional baking methods.
Driven by quality and powered by a legacy of craftsmanship, Eastern Bakery continues to set a benchmark for excellence, consistency, and product safety in the region.
FSSC 22000 is a globally recognized scheme based on ISO 22000 and additional prerequisite program (PRP) requirements. Widely adopted by leading food manufacturers worldwide, it provides a thorough framework to manage food safety hazards, enhance compliance and build consumer confidence.
Through structured controls, risk prevention tools and continuous verification steps, FSSC 22000 helps organizations maintain end-to-end food safety integrity across their facilities.
ISO 22000:2018 defines the requirements for an effective food safety management system, integrating key elements such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), traceability, communication and system-wide controls. It ensures that food businesses identify, prevent and control potential hazards at every stage, from raw materials to finished products, improving regulatory compliance and overall performance.
The certifications deliver meaningful improvements across food safety, operations and market positioning. Some of the key benefits include:
SGS audit was a highly valuable learning experience for our team. As we moved through each stage, we gained deeper insights into the standards’ requirements, which helped us strengthen our implementation and ensure long-term sustainability.
Congratulations to Eastern Bakery. Their commitment and active employee involvement reflect a mature, forward-thinking approach to food safety; setting a new benchmark for baked goods and ready-meal producers in Bahrain.
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