Elevates catering excellence to global standards
Muscat: Helping Hands, a catering service from the Khimji Ramdas Group, has recently obtained the prestigious ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and HACCP certifications from Intertek.
Accredited by the UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider for industries worldwide. The ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and HACCP certifications were handed-over to Mr. Moosapeta Sridhar, CEO, Khimji Ramdas by Earnest Stephen, Business Development Manager, Business Assurance, Intertek Oman and UAE; during a special ceremony held at Khimji Ramdas Head Office.
Earning these internationally recognized standards signifies Helping Hands’ commitment to delivering top-tier services with an emphasis on quality management, and safety of all the food prepared and packed at their Matrah facility.
Speaking on the sidelines of the certification ceremony, Moosapeta Sridhar stated: “The accreditation is a testament to Helping Hands’ dedication to meeting customer satisfaction through a robust food safety and quality management system. By attaining these certifications, the company has established itself as a leader in the catering industry, operating at global standards and guaranteeing quality at every step.”
David Christudoss, Head of Retail, Khimji Ramdas Group averred: “We are pleased to witness Helping Hands achieve ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and HACCP certifications. This milestone reinforces their commitment to delivering unparalleled quality in the catering industry, setting new benchmarks for excellence and ensuring customer satisfaction at every level.”
“We take pride in our ISO 22000, ISO 9001 and HACCP accreditation that ensures our services are delivered to meet customer satisfaction through a globally renowned food safety and quality management system. These certifications underscore our commitment to providing dependable and uniform services to our clientele, as well as our ongoing commitment to continuously raising the bar in our operational practices,” mentioned Ashish Sampat, Head – Helping Hands.
Alok Katiyar, Business Line Leader of Business Assurance at Intertek UAE, Oman, Qatar and Egypt commented, “We are excited to have worked with Helping Hands’ highly committed management team. While this certification is not mandated, Helping Hands’ management team elected to get certified to provide further reassurance to its stakeholders and consumers. The ISO 9001, ISO 22000 and HACCP will provide Helping Hands’ customers with peace-of-mind that their products comply with international industry standards within the global food supply chain.”
A fixture in the catering industry since its establishment in 2009, Helping Hands, has earned a stellar reputation for delivering delectable, quality food and service at exceptional value. Specializing in catering to corporate events, industries, educational institutions, and exclusive gatherings, Helping Hands offers a diverse range of cuisines – from Arabic to Mediterranean, Mexican to Indian, and beyond. Having state-of-the-art equipment and industry-best standard practices, Helping Hands’ experienced team comprises skilled personnel, having more than 20 years of collective experience in the field of catering. For further information please visit – https://helpinghands.om/
