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Purchase
Raw
material and packing material purchase only from approved vendor with
strict quality criteria.
Separate
area for raw material. All incoming materials are initially received in
stores and kept in a zone designated "Waiting
for Inspection". After that verified by Q.C.
department, that
materials go for the process.
Process
- Dust Free plant and fully
automatic remote control operation , without hand touch during the
entire process.
- At every half hour,
processed materials from plant is tested by Q.C. department, who
instruct plant efficiency to plant supervisor.
- All lots are checked
before packing.
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Strict code of conduct is followed by workmen & visitors.
- Pest control procedures
available.
- Keep retention sample for
each lot for 18 months.
- Magnets & double-control sieving system for product packaging
to ensure completely contamination-free finished products.
- Trace recall procedure followed for easy traceability of finished
products.
- Modern water treatment
plant for purified water.
- Physical separation of
Process area and storage area. We have Raw material storage area and
Finished good storage area is in different plant.
- Glass policy is defined.
There is no glass material used in process area.
- Cleaning procedure of machinery,
plant and workers strictly followed.
- Pest control is
carried by reputed international company.
Quality
Laboratory is the soul of
our plant.
Laboratory monitor the quality of raw materials, as well as
semi-finished and finished products. These facilities are well-equipped to
maintain quality standards across the globe and across industries.
Physical & Chemical Analysis: Guar Gum is analysed for
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Test
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Test Method
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Test
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Test Method
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Colour
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TP/09
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Acid insoluble residue
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TP/30
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Viscosity
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TP/10/04
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Fat content
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TP/18
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Granulation(Mesh)
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TP/21
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Ash content
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TP/12
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Moisture, pH
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TP/1 and TP/29
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Gum content
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TP/03
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Protein
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TP/05
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Heavy metals
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TP/13
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Insolubles Ash
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TP/11
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Filterability
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TP/20A
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Microbiological
Laboratory
Performs bacteriological process control
& testing of food grade products. It is well equipped for all types of
microbiological analyses and testing.
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Test
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Test Method
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Test
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Test Method
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Standard plate count
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E-coli.
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Yeast count
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Salmonella
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Mold count
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Staphylococcus
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Coliform
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Pseudomonas
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Packing and Container Service
Hicol Grade guar gum
is packed by automatic bag packer, without hand touch, in multi ply valve
type paper bag, the bags are then heat sealed for preserving quality of
guar gum for a long time.
Transporters
qualification for finished good transport.
Strategically located in
Gujarat, Gandhinagar district, our unit is supplied by a robust
local market network. It produces more than 4,000 metric tons per annum of
Guar gum products in different varieties and grades. We also have 1,500
metric tons warehousing capacity for our food and industrial grade
products.
H.B.'s Guar Gum unit has its own in-house stuffing unit for directly
loading into containers. We have the facility for packing in 450 kg. to
1,000 kg. jumbo bags. Packing can also be customised and branded according
to customer requirements.
TEXTILE PRINTING LAB - For assessing the performance of printing thickeners on
various fabrics using different dyes.
The following international GMP standards are impregnated with HACCP norms for
complete food safety & security.
- Modern water treatment plant to treat process & utility consumption
water.
- Physical separation of processing zones & finished product packing
zones.
- Exclusive container loading/stuffing station with on-the-spot container
securing arrangement under the vigilance of State Govt. officials.
- Separate & secure warehouses for storage of raw and finished goods,
free from birds, pests, rodents & insects. Pest control operations are
carried out by agencies of international repute.
- Documentation of various in process parameters for repeatability and
consistency in product
- Final blending and analysis before packing
- Water treatment plant for treating water prior to use in the process
- Separate areas for raw material storage, processing, packing and separate
warehouse for finished goods stacking
- Glass policy
- Regular training and evaluation of personnel for
GMP, GLP and QUALITY
SYSTEM.
- Pest Control Programme inside and outside of the facility
- Cleaning policy identified for
men and machine.
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