Our Quality

To offer the best quality

In order to supply the best products for consumers around the world, Schwartz uses the world-leading expertise and significant resources of its parent company McCormick to maintain consistent high quality standards.

Ingredients are sourced from the best locations around the world by global sourcing experts. Throughout the supply chain, raw materials are rigorously tested for safety, authenticity, taste, integrity and traceability. For more information on our sourcing, please see our 'Sourcing page".

An ISO 9002 & 17025 in-house accredited central laboratory

To achieve its commitment to quality assurance, McCormick has developed a dedicated Central Analysis laboratory based in France. Every year, this laboratory conducts over 50,000 separate analyses on more than 8000 samples of McCormick products, including herbs, spices, and dry blends. It is organised into four major disciplines: microbiology, chemistry & microscopy, chromatography and organic contaminant residues. Analyses cover: bacteria level control, stability, absence of adulteration and respect of maximum intentional, unintentional, natural or environmental contaminant residue levels.

We use the latest scientific techniques, including DNA testing, to ensure that only the purest raw material or ingredient is used. We also work closely with local food safety authorities, such as Governments and Spice Trade Associations (at European and National levels), to set and enhance herb and spice quality standards for consumers. For example, McCormick developed a process for identifying artificial dyes in Saffron which helped to set up ISO standards. To ensure the best quality for our customers we are, in many cases, "ahead" of legislation.

If you have further questions regarding the quality of our products, please contact Rachel Forshaw.