Being a reliable contract manufacturing company entails more than simply developing delicious products and adhering to schedules and budgets. It is crucial to go the extra mile to guarantee the highest quality and safety of your food offerings. Moreover, confirming regulatory compliance is important, and to remain competitive, it is essential to meet even higher standards in terms of food safety and quality. By obtaining SQF certification, you can effectively protect your customers, mitigate the risks of recalls, and safeguard the integrity of your brand.
When working with a contract manufacturing company, it can be difficult to know or understand whether or not they’re meeting all of these requirements. The great news is that there is one action a packaging company can take to fulfill all these requirements: getting their facility SQF certified.
SQF certification serves as a testament to your unwavering commitment to implementing a meticulous food safety management system throughout your facility. This certification provides invaluable peace of mind to your customers.
Now, you may be wondering, what exactly does SQF certification entail?
What is SQF Certification?
SQF is short for “Safe Quality Food” and refers to a comprehensive and strict safety and quality program called the SQF Program. This program is based on the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system and is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). It has become a requirement for many retailers and manufacturers around the world, who demand SQF certification from companies like yours before purchasing their food products.
Originally, the SQF code was primarily focused on food safety standards. However, it has evolved over time into a collection of standards that now cover both food safety and quality for the entire food supply chain. These standards encompass various stages, including primary production, food manufacturing, food packaging, distribution, and retail.
How Does The SQF Program Help?
The SQF food safety program has been specifically developed to assist food manufacturers in establishing comprehensive and resilient food safety control systems within production facilities. By adhering to globally recognized standards during the production and preparation processes, you are able to instill confidence in retailers and other distributors regarding the quality of your products. As a result, your brand gains increased credibility, mitigates potential risks, and gains access to a wider network of top retailers, thereby facilitating sales expansion opportunities.
Benefits To Distributors And Customers
When you work with a facility that has SQF certification, retailers and customers alike can benefit from the quality assurance that comes with it. Retailers gain peace of mind knowing that they are buying safe products for their own stores, while customers can trust in the safety and integrity of the foods offered both in-store and online. Additionally, having a valid SQF certification demonstrates your commitment to food safety and allows you to work with companies around the world, thereby increasing your customer base.
Moreover, SQF certification provides you with the opportunity for regular and thorough internal audits that will help ensure that all quality control standards are being met consistently. This is an invaluable resource for any company as it ensures that you remain compliant with all regulations and keep up-to-date with the latest safety and quality standards.
MMCP Has SQF Certification
Maple Mountain Co-Packers is committed to bringing its partners the highest quality and safest food products. We recognize the importance of SQF certification, which is why we are proud to be registered with this program. This registration not only allows us to provide consumers with the assurance that their food products will meet the highest standards of safety and quality but also gives us access to a vast network of retailers around the world, thereby paving the way for increased sales opportunities.
No matter your food packaging or contract packaging needs, you can count on Maple Mountain Co-Packers to provide you with safe and high-quality products made in an SQF-certified facility. If you have any questions about SQF certification, our facilities or services, or any of the other many certifications that we have, contact us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you and helping fulfill all of your packaging needs.