Quality & Certifications
Global G.A.P. & SMETA Certified
Food safety, ethical farming, and full traceability — verified by independent, internationally recognized audits.
Good Agricultural Practices: the internationally recognized standard for farm certification, providing a framework for sustainable agricultural production.
For our farm: food safety protocols, responsible use of water/soil/energy, and worker welfare.
For buyers: reduced risk, compliance with international requirements, and independently verified trust.
Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit: assessing Labor Standards, Health & Safety, Environmental Practices, and Business Ethics.
For our farm: fair wages, safe conditions, responsible environmental management, anti-corruption.
For buyers: confidence in ethical sourcing and CSR compliance.
From seed to shipment
Quality control at every step
| Stage | Quality control measure |
|---|---|
| Seed selection | Only the finest seed varieties are selected for optimal flavor and yield. |
| Growing | Precision farming techniques, integrated pest management, and sustainable practices. |
| Harvesting | Hand-harvested at peak flavor; immediate post-harvest cooling. |
| Sorting & grading | Rigorous sorting to ensure only export-grade herbs are packed. |
| Packaging | Sanitary packaging in customized formats, maintaining cold chain integrity. |
| Storage & transport | Temperature-controlled storage and transport throughout the cold chain. |
| Documentation | Full traceability documentation accompanies every shipment. |
Traceability systems
Complete transparency, from seed to shipment
Transparency is not optional at Herbs Horizon Ltd — it is essential.
- Batch tracking — every herb batch is tracked from seed to shipment
- Documentation — comprehensive records accompany every shipment
- Buyer visibility — buyers can access information about the origin and journey of their herbs
- Third-party verification — our traceability systems are independently audited
Food safety
Our top priority
Meeting international food safety standards.
State-of-the-art packing facilities with strict hygiene protocols.
Comprehensive training on food safety and hygiene.
Third-party testing for contaminants and quality parameters.
Maintaining optimal temperatures to ensure product safety.
KEPHIS
Meeting Kenyan plant health standards
KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service) is the Kenyan government body responsible for ensuring plant health and food safety. Our compliance means:
- Our herbs meet Kenyan export requirements
- Our farm follows national plant health protocols
- Our products are eligible for export to international markets
- Our buyers receive herbs that meet all regulatory requirements
Independent verification
Third-party audits & testing
At Herbs Horizon Ltd, we welcome independent scrutiny.
- Global G.A.P. audits — annual third-party audits of our farming practices
- SMETA audits — regular third-party ethical trade audits
- Product testing — third-party laboratory testing of our herbs
- Customer audits — open to inspections and audits by our buyers