Aiya's quality control system
Aiya Co., Ltd. manufactures matcha
using a thorough quality control system.
［Food Safety Policy/Quality Policy］
We value the “spirit of hospitality” and pledge to provide safe and secure products and services to our customers.
We will continue to promote our corporate activities in order to provide products and services that satisfy our customers.
- 1. We comply with laws and regulations and strive to provide products and services that meet and satisfy customer requests.
- 2. Through our company business, we will contribute to improving food safety in the local tea industry.
- 3. We put food safety and security first, pursue appropriate profits, and strive to improve food safety with the aim of providing the livelihood and emotional well-being of our employees.
- 4. We will continually improve our quality assurance system and strive to maintain and improve it.
- Aiya Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President Takeo Sugita
Hygienic production line
that complies with strict HACCP standards
Aiya Co., Ltd. has established a production line that incorporates hygiene management, product safety, facility equipment maintenance, and food defense measures. In all processes from receiving raw materials to manufacturing and shipping, we predict hazards in advance, identify important control points to prevent such hazards, and continuously monitor and record these points.
Analysis and testing of matcha as food
Aiya Co., Ltd. was the first in the industry to treat matcha as a food, making it possible to objectively analyze matcha based on scientific (numerical) evidence. Our quality control department provides unique product specifications that cover not only color difference, moisture content, and particle size, but also general viable bacteria, coliform bacteria, mold, yeast, and other requirements requested by our customers.
Organic matcha
Thinking about human health and the global environment
In 1997, it took 20 years to create matcha (organic matcha) made from organically grown tencha.
The ecosystem where beneficial insects and birds live is protected, cold-resistant seedlings are grown in a naturally blessed cultivation environment, and after overcoming numerous natural disasters, an organic tencha garden was finally born 20 years after the cultivation. It is.
World standard inspection certification
Currently, AIYA Co., Ltd. ships organic matcha to various regions through exports that are equivalent to organic JAS certification based on the Japanese Agricultural Standards.
Product introduction
Organic Matcha is made without relying on pesticides or chemical fertilizers. It is popular as a gift for health-conscious people, or as a gift for people overseas, as it is popular in Europe where people are highly concerned about health.
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Certification
AIYA Co., Ltd. has obtained the following certifications from third-party organizations, and is committed to providing safe, reliable products to our customers and supporting the promotion of more sustainable agriculture.
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FSSC22000 certification
This is an approved standard established by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which integrates ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, and ISO/TS 22002-1, which is a further development of ISO 22000.
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HALAL certification
This certification guarantees that the food is permitted according to Islamic teachings. It sets standards for foods that do not contain substances prohibited by Islam, examines raw materials, manufacturing processes, product quality, etc., and grants certification to conforming products.
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KOSHER certification
This certification guarantees that the food is permissible according to Jewish teachings. A Rabbi (Jewish leader) with Jewish qualifications inspects the manufacturing process with his own eyes, certifies that the food is safe in accordance with Jewish teachings, and issues a certificate.
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Organic JAS certification
Organic certification in Japan. It is applied to agricultural products made with organic fertilizers such as compost, and processed foods thereof, without relying on chemical fertilizers or pesticides, for at least three years before the first harvest.
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Gluten-free certified
This certification guarantees that it is gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye, and can cause allergies and intestinal disorders in some people.
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Rainforest Alliance Certified
The Rainforest Alliance mark means producers are managing their land more sustainably, protecting the environment and benefiting from improved livelihoods.
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The Rainforest Alliance works towards a world where people and nature thrive in harmony.
Our company has obtained Rainforest Alliance certificate for processing tea sourced from certified tea farms.
