QUALITY MARFRIG The Ten Commandments In all its processes, the Marfrig Group uses a highly trained and motivated team for the development of the work where dedication, care and mutual respect are the main work tools. (01) Obtain animals from farms that applies good handling practices; (02) Minimize stress during the animals transport; (03) Respect the humane slaughter criteria; (03) Electrical stimulation; (05) Meet better production protocols; (06) Increase chilling to 48 hours; (07) Fast and clean boning, followed by perfect packing; (08) Commercial maturation of the cuts; (09) Transport and storage of finished products; (10) Maintenance of the cold chain and quality of the packing during the final distribution process. A new concept in agricultural production processes The new norms outlined by the Eurep Organization define production without any risks to the environment or animals and humans. These norms have been defined by the best customers in Europe and are a growing demand in the more important markets. In order to produce a good animal for slaughter,we must guarantee that our suppliers produce according to the best ethical,social,environmental and technical standards.The farms that follow the EurepGap procedures are cleaner and safer,producing high quality animals with no possibility of aggression to the environment and with total respect to both animals and workers. Marfrig has defended and spread the EurepGap production concepts amongst its suppliers,actively promoting the qualification and certification of the farms and its animal transport system.	All processes involving the beef produced at Marfrig are supervised and certified by the SGS system. It audits and certifies the process within the industry and is recognized internationally by the FDA (Food and Drug Admin), the European Union and the Geneva Codex Alimentarius. They certify not only the traceability but also: - Operational Standard Procedures - Preventive Measures and Procedures - Good Manufacturing Practices - Identification Procedures - Potential risks identification - Monitoring of Critical points - Training and corrective actions - Documentation and registers