Assured UK Malt (AUKM) has become the first scheme accredited for malt, meeting the standards set by the international accreditation forum and UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Services). Since its launch two years ago, AUKM has expanded to include not just food safety but also product legality, good operational practice and product quality.
It is important for brewers to use malt that has been recorded at every stage of production and the AUKM provides this guarantee as well as ensuring that the malt has been subjected to independently audited standards. With consumer demand for greater assurances on food safety increasing, the scheme is also an opportunity for brewers to satisfy their customers with a product that carries quality assurance. Spokesperson for AUKM, Ivor Murrell, said: ‘Consumers need to know the products they buy are safe. This scheme allows brewers to provide that assurance.’