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APICAL GROUP
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023
GREEN INNOVATION

ENSURING PRODUCT QUALITY AND SAFETY Our palm oil products are voluntarily certified under
the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification
Apical registers our products for certification under scheme and/or the Hazard Analysis Critical Control
widely recognisable quality assurance standards Point (HACCP) certification. GMP is a system that
to build trust and credibility with our customers, ensures products in several industries including food
regulators, and other stakeholders. Such quality industries are manufactured according to controlled
certifications are testament to the safety and quality and safety standards. HACCP is a systematic
effectiveness of our products, which safeguards the approach to identifying, evaluating and controlling
health and well-being of consumers and prevent food safety hazards. Its design to prevent, eliminate
costly recalls. We engage reputable third-party or reduce ricks related to the biological, chemical
certification bodies, such as Intertek (SAI Group), TUV or physical hazards in food production processes.
Nord Indonesia, CQC, Sucafindo and Bureau Veritas It covers the entire process from the procurement
to verify our adherence to ISO 9001. This continual and handling of raw materials to manufacturing,
verification process helps us maintain and improve our distribution and consumption of the finished product.
quality management systems in accordance with ISO
9001 standards.

Apical tailors its palm oil product certification In Indonesia, for instance, 100% of our refineries
to meet the specific regulations and dietary hold both Halal and Kosher certifications, reflecting
requirements of each market we operate in. our commitment to meeting the religious dietary
This ensures our products comply with national needs of our customers and adhering to Indonesian
standards and cater to consumer preferences. quality standards.
To stay informed about evolving regulations For continuous improvement, Apical utilises a Plant
and industry best practices, Apical leverages its Information Management System (PIMS) across
membership in organisations like the Palm Oil most of its processing facilities. This digital tool
Refiners Association of Malaysia. This allows for helps monitor production processes and identify
knowledge exchange and collaboration with other areas for optimisation.
industry players.

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