Ballon Meats is committed to producing beef, pork and lamb to the highest possible quality standards. The implementation of this commitment begins at farm level and ends at point of sale.

Pork and beef is produced in accordance with the Quality Assurance Schemes operated by Bord Bia.

All beef, pork and lamb slaughtered in the plant are traceable back to the farm and are slaughtered in compliance with the EU Regulations 852/2004, 853/2004 and 854/2004.

Production activities are carried out in accordance with a detailed production and monitoring programme developed in accordance with HACCP principles. The programme sets standards on a range of parameters, including hygiene, temperature and bacteriological levels. It outlines production procedures which incorporate safety at work standards and monitoring systems.
All products are produced and supplied in accordance with the regulations outlined by the Department of Agriculture Veterinary division and the Humane Slaughter Association , these regulations are monitored by personnel from accredited scientific laboratories and trained company personnel.
All products are constantly under review by management with a view to standards already achieved. The quality policy statement is reviewed annually to ensure compliance and continual improvements .

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