Food Safety is at the Heart of Ocean Fresh
Our Birmingham operation is supported by HACCP-based food-safety controls and operates under Birmingham City Council full approval (BI 307), covering fish processing, cold storage and re-wrapping/repackaging activities.
Official Food-Business Approval
Birmingham City Council Full Approval
HACCP-Based Food-Safety Controls
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a preventive food-safety approach that identifies potential hazards, establishes controls, and focuses on important stages of the food process.
Prevention Rather Than Reaction
HACCP focuses on identifying food-safety hazards and controlling them before they affect the product.
Particularly Important for Seafood
Seafood is highly perishable and requires controlled handling, temperature management and hygiene.
Consistent Processes
HACCP-based systems support repeatable procedures for receiving, processing, storage, packaging, and distribution.
Customer Confidence
Strong food-safety controls provide confidence to retail customers, restaurants, wholesalers, and potential supermarket customers.
Retail & Wholesale Readiness
Documented food-safety controls provide an important foundation for larger retail and food-service customers.
Why HACCP Matters in Seafood
Seafood is highly perishable and can be affected by microbiological, chemical, and physical hazards. Therefore, strict controls are essential.
Temperature Control
Chilled handling and temperature control are critical throughout the seafood supply chain.
Hygienic Processing
Hygienic processing reduces contamination risk.
Traceability
Traceability and controlled sourcing help manage products and suppliers effectively.
Critical Controls
HACCP-based procedures help identify hazards and establish control measures at critical stages.
Documented Controls
Documented controls provide confidence to commercial customers and support larger-scale retail supply.
Retail-Ready Seafood
Food-safety management is particularly important when seafood is processed, repackaged and placed into retail-ready formats.