Quality & traceability

Quality is built into every shipment.

Quality is not a final inspection. It is controlled from supplier selection through packing, documentation and loading.

Quality inspection of fresh limes with calipers in a packing facility

Controlled at every step

Professional buyers need product that matches the specification agreed at the point of sale. Our process is designed around that expectation, with clear controls before a container leaves origin.

Supplier selection

Growers and supply partners are selected for consistency and reliability.

Quality control

Product is checked against the agreed specification before packing.

Product specifications

Calibre, presentation and packing agreed in writing per programme.

Packing control

Packing is supervised so shipments match the agreed presentation.

Traceability

Shipments are traceable back to the supplying origin.

Export documentation

Complete export documentation prepared for each shipment.

Phytosanitary compliance

Shipments follow phytosanitary requirements for the destination.

Shipment coordination

Loading and dispatch coordinated with logistics partners.

Certifications and standards

We distinguish clearly between certifications held by Baho Fruits and standards that may apply within our supply chain. We do not claim a certification we do not hold.

Company certifications

Baho Fruits

Baho Fruits is registered under GLOBALG.A.P. Buyers can verify the registration through the GLOBALG.A.P. database.

GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN)

4069453182974

Supply chain / producer standards

Relevant standards

Standards that can be relevant within the fresh produce supply chain. Applicability is confirmed per supplier and programme.

GLOBALG.A.P. IFA

Good Agricultural Practice standard for primary production. It is audited at farm level and is the standard most European buyers ask for when qualifying a produce origin.

Applies to
Growers and production sites at origin
Covers
Food safety, plant protection product use and residues, water and soil management, worker health and safety, and traceability of the harvested lot.

GRASP

GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice, a voluntary add-on assessed together with a GLOBALG.A.P. farm audit.

Applies to
Growers and production sites at origin
Covers
Social practice on the farm: workers' representation, contracts and payslips, wages, working hours, and no child or forced labour.

SMETA

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit, an ethical audit format used across supply chains and frequently requested by European retail buyers.

Applies to
Production, packing and handling sites in the chain
Covers
Labour standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics at the audited site, reported through the Sedex platform.

IFS Broker

Standard for companies that trade, broker or arrange handling of food without producing it themselves, covering the commercial link between supplier and buyer.

Applies to
Trading, brokerage and export operations
Covers
Supplier approval and monitoring, product and specification management, outsourced storage and transport, traceability and recall procedures.