Product Description Sheet (PDS)

1. Product Name(s)

Mallards Coffee Company sells the following types of products:

• Whole-bean roasted coffee

• Ground roasted coffee (various grind sizes)

• Seasonal and limited blends

• Single-origin coffees

• Decaf coffee

• Subscription coffee orders

All products are freshly roasted by the roasting partner according to their regular roasting schedule to maintain optimum flavour.

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2. Product Description

Freshly roasted coffee (whole bean or ground) made from 100% coffee beans.

The product is:

• Heat-treated during roasting

• Low-moisture but perishable

• Shelf life depends on roasting date (6–12 months suggested BBE)

• Free from additives, flavourings, sugars, or allergens

• Packaged in sealed, one-way valve coffee bags

• Supplied with a roast date, best-before date, and batch code

• Shipped directly from roaster to customer

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3. Intended Use

• Intended for domestic use as a beverage

• Brewed by the consumer (filter, espresso, cafetière, etc)

• Product must be stored upright, in a cool, dry place

• Not intended for high-risk populations (decaf available)

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4. Target Consumer

• General population aged 16+

• Home coffee drinkers

• Coffee enthusiasts

• UK consumers only (delivery restricted to UK)

• Not targeted at children

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5. Ingredients

• 100% roasted coffee beans

• No allergens are intentionally used or added

• Allergen risk is extremely low due to roasting and clean processing (see Allergen Section)

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6. Allergen Status

• Coffee beans do not contain allergens under the UK 14 major allergens list

• Roasting partner does not handle nuts, dairy, or major allergens on the same line for Mallards coffee

• External allergen contamination risk is extremely low

• Roasting temperatures neutralise most environmental contaminants

• Bags are sealed immediately after grinding (if applicable) and cooling

Customer-facing statement:
“Roasted coffee contains no major allergens. Produced in an environment with strict allergen controls.”

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7. Processing Method (Handled by Roasting Partner)

• Green bean intake: Checked for quality and stored appropriately

• Roasting: High-temperature roasting conducted regularly to maintain freshness

• Cooling: Coffee cooled to safe packaging temperature

• Grinding (if ordered): Ground to customer-selected grind size

• Bagging: Packed into food-grade kraft bags with a one-way valve

• Labelling:

  • Brand name (Mallards Coffee Company)

  • Blend name / product name

  • Weight

  • Grind style (whole bean / specific grind)

  • Coffee type (roasted coffee beans / ground coffee)

  • Sticker on back with:

    • Roast date

    • Best-before date

    • Batch code

    • Storage instructions

• Dispatch: Sent directly to customer via tracked courier

Mallards Coffee Company does not handle or physically store coffee.

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8. Packaging

Food-grade kraft coffee bags with:

• One-way degassing valve

• Resealable top

• Heat-sealed edge

• Printed front label with brand, blend, weight, grind, and coffee type

• Rear information sticker with roast date, BBE, batch code, storage instructions

Weights:

• Standard size: 250g

• Other sizes available depending on the product

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9. Shelf Life

• Suggested Best Before: 6–12 months from roast date depending on product

• Determined by roasting partner based on stability testing

• Bags protect aroma and freshness

• Product remains safe beyond BBE but may lose quality

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10. Storage Conditions

Before opening:

• Upright

• Cool, dry place

• Away from direct sunlight

After opening:

• Reseal between uses

• Use within 4–6 weeks for optimal flavour

• Customer can write the “date opened” on the back label

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11. Distribution & Delivery

Mallards operates solely as an online retailer.

Deliveries are handled by:

• Royal Mail

• DPD

• Other trusted UK couriers (depending on availability)

Processing & Fulfilment:

• Coffee roasted regularly by roasting partner to maintain freshness

• Packed and dispatched directly to customers

• Delivery typically 1–3 working days

• Mallards does not store, handle, or transport coffee

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12. Traceability System

• Every product carries a unique batch code supplied by the roaster

• Order number + batch code = complete link to the customer

• In the event of an issue, customer provides order number and batch code

• Mallards retrieves production documentation from the roasting partner

• Records stored securely for minimum 12 months after BBE

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13. Allergen Control

• Roaster operates a controlled environment with no handling of major allergens during coffee processing

• Equipment cleaned as per roaster’s HACCP

• Allergen risk is classified as very low

• Coffee naturally contains no allergens

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14. Microbiological & Chemical Safety

• Coffee is low moisture and roasted at high temperatures, minimising microbial survival, mould, pathogens, and mycotoxins

• Roaster is responsible for supplier approval, roasting controls, and HACCP compliance

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15. Labelling Requirements & Compliance

All labels include:

• Brand name

• Blend / product name

• Weight

• Grind style

• Coffee type

• Roast date

• Best-before date

• Batch code

• Storage guidance

• Sticker with “date opened” for customer tracking
  

Complies with UK Food Labelling Regulations and FIC.

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16. Product Characteristics Summary

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17. Contact Details

For any food safety issues, concerns, or documentation requests:
📧 mallardscoffeeco@gmail.com

All safety records are available to the Local Authority upon request.