ePac Flexible Packaging has had its Boston-based manufacturing facility awarded safe quality food (SQF) certification, the first ePac plant to do so.
SQF is recognised worldwide by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers as a rigorous and credible food safety and quality program. Recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), SQF certification and quality standards are designed to meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements for all sectors of the food supply chain.
ePac noted that SQF certification means its Boston plant meets the highest possible global food safety standards. All ePac locations will eventually be certified.
Tim Novak, managing partner of ePac Boston, commented, ‘Since we opened last year, the reception to our unique value proposition has been great. Locally based small and medium-sized brands, many focused on offering healthy food choices, now can rapidly to go market with great packaging on par with global brands. SQF certification gives our customers the confidence that their packaging supplier is every bit as concerned about food safety as they are.’
