The Basic Ingredients Ltd Information

ADDITIVES We do not like additives. We are committed to supply clean label food products that our ancestors have been enjoying for centuries before the additives came along. When it comes to additives, to comply with European regulations (EC) No 1333/2008 is compulsory but simply not enough. We go beyond legislative requirements. Many additives are legal but harmful to our health. NO MORE PLASTIC Plastic is heavily used in food package. We all know the fact the human being is drowning in plastic pollution. Plastic is the main cause for pollution in our planet. We believe in reuse, repair, recycle. We are determined in use less of plastic in our product design. Plastic is classified into 7 groups. Type 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 are not easy to recycle and should be avoided where possible. FOOD SAFETY AND LEGALITY Food safety should always be any food business operator’s priority. We are a small well-trained team with each member playing an important role to achieve this mission. Our strict supplier approval procedure allows manufactures which hold global food safety management system, with SFSI recognized accreditation such as BRC to become an approved supplier. Our team also audit manufacturers & farms on regular basis based on risk assessment. NON-GMO POLICY Our policy is to be GMO free. We review each ingredient in our products very carefully to ensure complete GMO absence. For Ingredients that are identified as ‘at GMO risk’ raw material, we require Non-GMO identity Preservation scheme, inSYTE system registration or evidence of compliance from our suppliers. ASC we strive to minimise the environmental and social impact of commercial aquaculture. We source our shrimp products only from Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified suppliers. ASC is an international organisation that manages the world’s leading certification for responsible aquaculture. ETHICAL TRADING We are a member of SEDEX association, strongly believe in equal human rights.