Quality & Safety

Food Safety

& Regulatory Compliance

Protecting the integrity of our products starts with rigorous food safety programs and strict regulatory oversight.

Our facilities operate under comprehensive food safety programs designed to meet the requirements of our customers, regulatory agencies, and globally recognized standards. Across our network, facilities operate under USDA and/or FDA oversight and maintain rigorous programs that support product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Highlights

  • GFSI-certified food safety programs
  • High-performing SQF certification results
  • USDA-regulated facilities (FSIS and/or AMS, as applicable)
  • FDA-regulated facilities
  • Comprehensive preventive controls and quality systems

Quality Assurance

at Every Step

Quality is built into every stage of the manufacturing process.

From ingredient receiving and production to finished product evaluation, our teams utilize proven quality control measures to monitor performance, maintain consistency, and verify product specifications.

Our quality systems include:

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor key production parameters
  • ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling methodologies for finished product evaluation
  • Advanced laboratory testing and product analysis
  • Comprehensive quality verification programs

These systems provide accurate, actionable insights that help ensure products consistently meet customer specifications.

A Culture of

Continuous Improvement

Excellence requires constant evaluation and innovation.

Sterling Foods is committed to continuously strengthening our processes, technologies, and quality systems through a proactive approach to improvement.

This commitment includes:

  • Risk assessment and mitigation programs
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action processes
  • Ongoing investment in technologies and manufacturing capabilities
  • Employee training and engagement at every level of the organization

By continuously improving how we operate, we help ensure long-term success for our customers, employees, and partners.

Quality and Safety

You Can Trust

Whether developing a new product or scaling an existing program, Sterling Foods is committed to delivering solutions supported by robust food safety systems, disciplined quality practices, and a culture focused on continuous improvement.