Quality Assurance
Our Certifications
KROTAJ maintains the highest international certifications, ensuring every product meets world-class food safety and quality standards.
FSSC 22000
KROTAJ Tahini Manufactures PLC is a FSSC 22000 certified company. FSSC 22000 is fully recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on existing ISO Standards. Our 62% automated facility in Addis Ababa operates under this rigorous framework.
This certification incorporates the international standard ISO 22000 for Food Safety Management Systems, which includes the HACCP Principles of Codex Alimentarius, combined with ISO/TS 22002-1 — the sector-specific pre-requisite requirements for food manufacturing. Every batch of YOSEL tahini is produced under these controls.
Food Safety Management
International certification for food safety management systems
GFSI Benchmarked
Fully benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative
ISO Standards
Incorporates ISO 22000 and ISO/TS 22002-1 standards
Monitored & Audited
Continuous monitoring by licensed certification bodies
Kosher Certified
Verified and certified by authorized rabbinical authorities
Kosher Certified
KROTAJ is a Kosher certified industry. Our YOSEL tahini products and establishment comply with a strict policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity, and quality — verified by authorized rabbinical authorities.
From Humera sesame seed selection through our automated production process in Addis Ababa, every step meets the highest standards of kosher compliance. All YOSEL products are also Gluten Free and Vegan.
USFDA Approved
KROTAJ Tahini Manufactures PLC is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). This approval confirms that our facility, processes, and products comply with the stringent safety and quality regulations required for food products entering the U.S. market.
The USFDA approval covers our manufacturing practices, labeling accuracy, and adherence to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This enables KROTAJ to export YOSEL tahini directly to the United States, meeting one of the world's most demanding food safety regulatory frameworks.
FDA Registered Facility
Our Addis Ababa facility is registered with the U.S. FDA
FSMA Compliant
Full compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act
Inspection Ready
Subject to FDA inspection and continuous regulatory oversight
U.S. Market Access
Approved for direct export of tahini products to the United States
Pursuing Organic Certification
KROTAJ is actively pursuing organic certifications to provide further value addition along the value chain. Our sustainable practices — including recycling sesame husks as animal feed — and natural processing of Ethiopian Humera sesame align with the growing global demand for organic, traceable food products.