Raw material intake
Incoming fish and other materials are checked against the applicable specification before production begins.
Quality in Engure
Product Quality
Built Into Every Step
Our quality control includes raw-material selection, laboratory testing, food-safety requirements and checks of finished products before release.
Quality philosophy
Quality philosophy, practised every day.
SIA Unda is the Latvian seafood manufacturer behind Diplomats. Seafood production began at the Engure site in 1907, and production knowledge has continued to develop in the same place.
Equipment, laboratory control and documented decisions support human judgement throughout production. Quality is a working discipline, not a final claim.
Read the company storyQuality through every step
Quality through
every step.
Quality control covers the entire production process — from raw-material intake to finished-product release.
Rodding
Each fish is threaded onto a smoking rod by hand, with its condition and spacing checked before the racks move forward.
Smoking and cooking
Time, temperature and the applicable smoking or cooking programme are monitored and recorded for every batch.
Packing
Skilled hands arrange the prepared fish carefully in each tin, while presentation, fill and format are checked throughout packing.
Filling and sealing
The specified oil or sauce is added in a controlled fill before each container is sealed, with fill level and closure integrity checked.
Sterilisation
Sealed products are sterilised in autoclaves under documented time, temperature and pressure controls appropriate to the product.
Ready goods packing
Released containers are labelled and packed for handling, with labels, batch codes, packaging and traceability information verified.
Release and export
Finished goods are released only after the required records and results are reviewed, then prepared for customers in Latvia and export markets.
Laboratory testing
Laboratory testing behind every decision.
Our laboratory has supported everyday seafood quality control since 1973. It analyses microbiological, physical and chemical indicators relevant to raw materials, production and finished products.
When we cannot complete a test in-house, we assign it to a recognised external laboratory. The purpose is practical: reliable decisions, documented results and food-safety evidence for customers.
- 1973
- Laboratory work begins
- 1998
- HACCP implemented
- 2019
- Latest laboratory modernisation
Certifications
Certifications with clear scope.
HACCP, IFS Food, MSC and FDA facility registration are described carefully. Current validity and scope must always be checked against the applicable certificate or programme.
HACCP
HACCP control is built into the entire production process so food-safety risks are identified, managed and documented at the appropriate stage.
IFS Food
IFS Food demonstrates an internationally audited quality and food-safety system — a clear foundation for trusted cooperation with retailers and food-industry partners.
MSC
The MSC-certified range gives partners access to products with a verifiable responsible chain of custody and appropriate labelling within the approved scope.
FDA
An FDA-registered facility provides the foundation for supplying Diplomats products to the United States within applicable product and partnership programmes.
Export quality
Export quality for different market requirements.
Retail, private-label and foodservice customers bring different specifications, formats and regulatory requirements. The documented quality system lets each export programme be assessed without losing control of the product.
Quality by the numbers
Dates with documented meaning.
- 1907
- Seafood production begins at the Engure site.
- 1973
- The company laboratory begins its work.
- 1998
- HACCP formalises food-safety control.
- 2010
- SIA Unda receives its first IFS certification.
Traceability
Traceability from material to batch.
Approved supply
Supplier and material requirements are defined for the product and programme.
Controlled intake
Incoming materials are checked before they enter the applicable production process.
Documented production
Batch and process records connect production decisions with the finished product.
Identified release
Packaging and batch information support traceability after the product leaves Engure.
Quality through people
Quality through people.
Procedures create consistency. Experienced people still have to observe the material, recognise variation and make responsible decisions within those controls.
At Engure, production knowledge and laboratory evidence work together. That balance gives the quality system its practical value.
Meet the thinking behind the processQuality in every can
What the system means in practice.
Selected raw materials
Materials assessed for the exact product being made.
Laboratory control
Relevant indicators checked through defined monitoring and testing.
Skilled preparation
Experienced people working within documented production controls.
Consistent identity
The product, packaging and batch remain connected through release.
Questions, answered clearly
Frequently asked questions about quality and food safety.
01How does Diplomats ensure seafood quality?+
Quality control begins with raw-material intake and continues through preparation, production, filling, packaging and final release. Each product follows its applicable specification and documented process.
02How are products tested?+
The company laboratory analyses microbiological, physical and chemical indicators. Tests that cannot be completed in-house are carried out by recognised external laboratories.
03When did the laboratory begin operating?+
The laboratory began its work in 1973. HACCP was implemented in 1998, and the laboratory was most recently modernised in 2019.
04Which quality certifications does Diplomats hold?+
The quality and food-safety system includes HACCP and IFS Food. MSC applies only to products and supply chains within confirmed scope. The facility maintains the registration required for applicable US commercial activity; FDA registration is not product approval or endorsement. Current certificates and scope details are available from the Diplomats team.
05How is raw material selected?+
Incoming fish and other materials are checked against the applicable product and supplier requirements. Experienced specialists also assess the characteristics relevant to the product being prepared.
06Can products be traced?+
Batch information, production records and packaging identification support traceability through the documented quality system. Exact documentation requirements depend on the product and customer programme.
07How often is laboratory testing performed?+
Testing is part of everyday quality control and follows the applicable product, process and monitoring plan. The precise frequency depends on the material, product and required test.
08Can business customers receive current certificates?+
Yes. Current certificate files, validity information and applicable scope can be requested directly from the Diplomats quality or commercial team.
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