Quality & Food Safety Policy

Nexus Ingredient Group

1. Purpose

Nexus Ingredient is committed to providing safe, high-quality food ingredients that meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Food safety and product quality are fundamental to our operations and are essential to maintaining the trust of our customers and partners within the global food and beverage industry.

This policy outlines our commitment to maintaining robust food safety and quality management practices across our operations and supply chains.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all Nexus Ingredient operations and activities related to the sourcing, handling, storage, distribution, and supply of food ingredients.

It also applies to suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and other business partners involved in the supply chain.

3. Compliance with Food Safety Regulations

Nexus Ingredient complies with all applicable food safety and food regulatory requirements in the markets in which we operate.

We monitor regulatory developments and ensure that our practices remain aligned with applicable laws and industry standards.

4. Food Safety Management Systems

Nexus Ingredient supports the implementation of structured food safety management systems based on internationally recognised principles.

These include:

• hazard analysis and risk-based food safety management
• preventive controls
• traceability systems
• documented procedures for quality assurance.

Food safety systems are designed to identify, evaluate, and control potential food safety hazards.

5. Supplier Quality Assurance

Nexus Ingredient works with suppliers who share our commitment to food safety and quality.

Suppliers are expected to:

• comply with applicable food safety regulations
• maintain appropriate food safety and quality management systems
• provide products that meet agreed specifications
• maintain traceability of ingredients and materials.

Suppliers may be required to provide documentation demonstrating compliance with recognised food safety standards.

6. Product Integrity and Authenticity

Nexus Ingredient is committed to maintaining the integrity and authenticity of all ingredients supplied.

We support measures to prevent:

• food fraud
• ingredient adulteration
• contamination
• misrepresentation of products.

Systems should be maintained to detect and mitigate risks related to product authenticity and integrity.

7. Traceability and Recall Readiness

Nexus Ingredient supports the implementation of traceability systems that enable the identification and tracking of ingredients throughout the supply chain.

Effective traceability supports:

• rapid response to food safety incidents
• product recall procedures
• protection of consumer safety.

8. Continuous Improvement

Nexus Ingredient seeks to continually improve its food safety and quality practices.

We regularly review our processes and work collaboratively with suppliers and partners to strengthen food safety management and product quality.

9. Training and Awareness

Employees involved in sourcing, quality assurance, and supply chain activities are encouraged to maintain awareness of food safety responsibilities.

Training and guidance may be provided to ensure that employees understand their role in maintaining food safety and quality.

10. Governance

Management of Nexus Ingredient is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this Quality & Food Safety Policy.

The policy will be periodically reviewed to ensure it remains aligned with regulatory developments, customer expectations, and international best practices.

Approved by
Nexus Ingredient Management