Calumet Carton Achieves SQF Certification

Calumet Carton is proud to announce that it has recently received Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. The certification, administered by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), provides an independent certification confirming a suppliers’ food safety and quality standards and processes meet food safety regulations.

According to SQFI, the certification indicates a comprehensive implementation of food safety and quality management systems with an end goal of ensuring consumer safety. You can read more about the SQF certification here.

The certification offers Calumet Carton’s customers additional benefits and added confidence that food has been handled according to the highest possible standards in the industry.

The SQF certification means Calumet Carton’s customers can enjoy:

1. Consistency – our processes and standards have proven to withstand any project and service for consistency across runs for clients.
2. Confidence – our commitment to quality means customers can be confident that we can easily manage hazard analysis and have proactive prevention strategies in place to handle all situations.
3. Competitive Advantage – the SQF certification is recognized internationally so customers can breathe easier knowing that food safety and quality are recognized across the world.
4. Highest Safety & Quality Standards – this certification addresses food safety requirements and can be confirmed through detailed audit reports.
5. Cost Savings – the certification process improves overall operations and processes, minimizing waste and increasing output, resulting in cost savings to customers.
6. Better Image, Better Marketing – our commitment to quality and safety is easily transferred to our customers to adopt in their own marketing initiatives for an improved brand image.

“Receiving the SQF certification is a confirmation of our commitment to excellence,” explains John Inwood, Calumet Carton President.

Food manufacturers and retailers alike, will be happy to have an added bonus of knowing that the highest standards of quality and safety in managing and handling food products are observed at Calumet Carton. As a leader in packaging solutions for the food and bakery industry, this added certification is a welcome addition to our existing certifications and commitment to customers.

To learn more about Calumet Carton's food packaging solutions, please contact a packaging representative.