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Achieving Excellence in Food Safety in the UAE: Health Plus Meat Earns BRCGS Certification from SGS

February 20, 2024

On January 19, 2024, Health Plus Meat Products Manufacturing Company celebrated a significant milestone at its Dubai headquarters with a grand ceremony. This event celebrated their attainment of the BRCGS Food Safety Certification by SGS.

The celebration underscored their dedication to superior food safety and quality management. More than just an accolade, this milestone fortifies the ongoing and productive partnership between Health Plus and SGS, which has been flourishing since 2018.

SGS and Health Plus: A Strong Partnership Since 2018

Health Plus General Trading LLC, a major business house in the UAE, has been associated with SGS since 2018. Specializing in the import, export, and distribution of a wide range of food products, Health Plus first received certification against HACCP and ISO 22000:2018 from SGS.

This certification underscored their dedication to food and feed safety management systems, setting a high standard within the industry. 

Health Plus celebrates its attainment of the BRCGS Food Safety Certification by SGS.

About Health Plus General Trading LLC

Founded in 2004 in the United Arab Emirates, Health Plus has grown into a leading player in the food distribution sector. Their operations encompass an extensive range across the UAE, delivering to hypermarkets, supermarkets, hotels, government institutions, catering companies, flight caterers, and ship chandlers. Their product range includes fresh, chilled, and frozen meats, poultry, vegetables, seafood, bakery ingredients, and dry food products, emphasizing quality and safety at every step.

The Significance of BRCGS Food Safety Certification

The BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard, a benchmark for nearly 25 years, is recognized globally with over 22,000 sites certified in more than 130 countries. The standard is a mark of excellence, accepted by a significant portion of the world's top retailers and food service providers.

Benefits of BRCGS Certification for Health Plus 

For Health Plus, BRCGS certification propels them to the forefront of the global market, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to producing safe and high-quality consumer food products. The BRCGS certification offers multiple benefits, including:

  • Enhanced food safety and product quality.
  • Increased consumer trust.
  • Competitive advantage in the market.
  • Expansion of customer base through demonstrated compliance with global standards.
          

SGS BRCGS Food Services: A Beacon of Quality and Integrity

SGS has been approved by BRCGS to offer certification against their product safety standard. Our services cater to all sectors in the food, beverage, and pet food industry. 

With a global presence, SGS's accredited BRCGS food safety services ensure that companies like Health Plus can confidently demonstrate their commitment to food safety, meeting regulatory compliance and excelling in the global market.

A Festive Tribute: Honoring Excellence

During the event in January 2024, Health Plus Meat Products emphasized its commitment to the highest standards in food safety and quality. They also expressed their trust in SGS's expertise, highlighted by presenting an appreciation award to Mr. Peer Sheik, the lead auditor of the project.

Honoring Excellence with Sheik Peer, Food Technical Manager of SGS
The BRCGS certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in food safety and quality for our customers.

Rasheed Chathoril Mohammadali, Managing Director, Health Plus

We congratulate HealthPlus for achieving BRCGS certification, a clear sign of their commitment to food safety and a benchmark for industry excellence.

Sheik Peer, Food Technical Manager, SGS

About SGS

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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