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title: "Valio implements rigorous food safety plans"
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# Valio implements rigorous food safety plans

# Valio implements rigorous food safety plans



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Valio’s quality dairy products can currently be enjoyed in around 60 countries around the  
world. Valio’s relevance is such that it represents approximately a quarter of Finland’s food  
exports; and almost 100 percent of dairy exports.

  
This means that, to maintain the quality that defines each and every one of the references that  
Valio produces, the entire value chain is rigorously taken care of. Operations, both during  
manufacturing, storage and transportation, are governed by the most demanding levels of  
efficiency, to ensure food safety. This is the foundation of our entire business, and has become  
one of the essential areas of responsibility at Valio.

## How is this food security achieved?

This high demand in terms of food safety is achieved thanks to the implementation of very  
precise control systems for raw materials and packaging materials; exhaustive monitoring of  
traceability; the existence of certified quality management systems; as well as exhaustive  
knowledge about the products. All this guarantees that Valio markets safe and high-quality  
products.

  
Food safety and quality are guaranteed in our factories with the help of certified management  
systems and self-control. We monitor risks and changes related to food safety and quality  
around the world and update management systems based on this information and changes in  
our own operations.

  
In addition, these food safety protocols are supervised by authorities and in independent  
audits. Likewise, the facilities are certified by the relevant authorities and subject to regular  
inspections.

  
The ingredients and materials we use go through a strict approval process. In addition, we  
carry out laboratory tests on our raw materials before use, based on a risk assessment. As an  
added guarantee, milk at origin can only be supplied to Valio through farms that have signed  
an agreement and that know and comply with the production conditions of our raw material  
suppliers.

  
Self-control is periodically verified in internal and external audits. The results of sampling and  
analysis are also covered by internal and external audits.

With the help of our rigorous traceability plan, we know, for example, what raw materials and  
packaging materials have been used in each of our products and where each manufactured  
batch has been sent; This information is absolutely necessary in the event that a product recall  
has to be made from the market.

## Product information on packaging.

Accurate product information is important from a food safety standpoint, especially for people  
with food allergies and sensitivities. For this reason we make sure that our packaging details  
those ingredients that may cause allergies or sensitivity when consumed.

  
Proper product storage and related instructions are also important for food safety and product  
quality. For this reason our packaging provides information on how to properly preserve each  
product.