Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) has been awarded the Level 1 Gold System Status of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services (AQIS) in recognition of its fertilizer industry best practice systems.

AQIS is a regulatory body responsible for reducing the risk of exotic pests or diseases entering Australia that may harm the country’s environment, agricultural and horticultural industries.

“We are indeed proud of this award. Sabic has always been giving top priority to safety and health,” Fahad Al-Sheaibi, executive vice president, fertilizers SBU.

“We even ensure that our suppliers and contractors are aware of their responsibilities in this regard. Our employees are to be congratulated for their strict adherence to all issues related to health and hygiene,” he added.

To assist the fertilizer industry comply with Australia’s strict import requirements, AQIS and the Fertilizer Industry Federation of Australia (FIFA) have developed a set of standards to streamline quarantine inspection processes and requirements.

To acknowledge industry best practice systems, AQIS has launched the new Level 1 Gold System Status for companies that are assessed by AQIS as meeting the new criteria. Companies that achieve the Level 1 Gold System Status receive formal recognition of their best practice systems and processes which will be audited by AQIS. – TradeArabia News Service