ViCSPA
  Quality Assured Certified
  Seed Potatoes
 
   
The ViCSPA quality assurance program commenced in 1990/91. Our 24 registered businesses produce about half of the total tonnes of certified seed potatoes in Victoria. They are some of the most experienced QA operators in horticulture.   Features of the ViCSPA group QA program   Include:    
   
  • Based ISO 9002 and AQIS Certification Assurance systems
  • Includes HACCP Principles
  • Externally audited every year by an independent auditor
  • Field inspections carried out by ViCSPA
    Growers and their staff have responsibility for tuber quality and final certification
  • Progam has twice been reviewed by its growers and ViCSPA staff and contractors to identify further improvements - a number have been implemented
  • Accredited ViCSPA auditors carry out at least two unannounced audits and one announced audit each year
  • Provision to return to full inspection at a penalty rate if found to seriously breach the Scheme Conditions and or their QA manual