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FOOD SAFETY

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PINNPACK PACKAGING IS A GFSI FOOD SAFETY CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS

FOOD SAFETY COMMITMENT

Pinnpack strives to maintain its place as an industry leader in packaging by committing to continuously meet and exceed our customer's needs and expectations through New, Innovative, Safe, Legal and Quality Products and by building a culture that supports and encourages that commitment.

Food safety refers to programs and practices in the preparation, handling, and storage of food that are established to prevent foodborne illness and injury.

WHAT IS

FOOD

SAFETY?

Food Safety programs and safe food handling practices are implemented at every stage of the food production life cycle in order to limit any and all potential risks to consumers.

This is to keep everyone safe!

SAFETY

WHY IS

FOOD

IMPORTANT?

PINNPACK & FOOD SAFETY

At Pinnpack we are 100% committed to ensuring that all of our packaging is safe for Food Contact as well as all End Users and Consumers.


We do this through:

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GMPs
(Good Manufacturing Practices)

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FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL AUDITS

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EXPERIENCED QUALITY TEAM

GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMPs)

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GMPs refer to the conduct and practices of everyone to prevent contamination and ensure our products are safe.

SOME GMPs WE FOLLOW:

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Always Wash  Your Hands

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Wear Appropriate PPE

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No Food/Drink or Smoking Allowed Inside

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No Jewelry Allowed
(For Safety and Food Safety)

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Wear Your Face Mask 
(For COVID)

FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS/POLICIES

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At PINNPACK we have implemented a variety of different Food Safety Programs and Policies to ensure we always followed and surpass the standards and limit any potential for contamination.

SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS:

HACCP (Hazard Analysis)

Pinnpack has an audited HACCP program with certified personnel

Glass/Brittle Plastics

We document/track all glass/brittle plastics and have reaction programs

Housekeeping

Our housekeeping program ensures our facilities are kept clean and safe

Allergen Control

Plastic doesn't contain allergens, but our program protects from cross contamination

Chemical Control

The chemical control program ensures only Food Safe and approved chemicals are allowed

Pest Control

A strong and thorough pest control program reduces potential for contamination

Food Defense

Ensuring that our products keep food intact and safe from contamination.

FS & Quality Culture

We strive to build a culture where everyone lives Food Safety everyday. 

Material Inspections

We inspection all raw materials we receive to ensure they met all quality and food safety standards

Trailer Inspections

We inspect every truck that enters and exits our facility to reduce the risk of contamination

Supplier Approval

Our supplier approval program ensures our suppliers understand and meet our Food Safety Standards

Supplier Assessment

We assess our suppliers to ensure they continue to meet our standards

Corrective Actions

All problems are approached through corrective and preventative actions so we diminish problems

Customer Satisfaction

Customer Satisfaction is our priority and we ensure that our customers' needs are met

Microbio Testing

We perform microbiological testing regularly to ensure to limit contamination

Product Authenticity

Product authenticity and vulnerability ensures that our products are genuine and safe for all users

Just to name a few...

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL AUDITS

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To ensure that our Food Safety Programs and Policies are being followed, we perform numerous internal self inspections of the facility and our programs. In addition, we get certified every year by an official auditing body as well as some of our customers.

OUR FOOD SAFETY THIRD PARTY AUDITS & CERTIFICATIONS:

2016

GMP

Silliker

91.8%

2017

GMP

Silliker

95.4%

2019

GMP

BRC Packaging

Silliker

NSF

97.9%

B

2018

GMP

Silliker

92.4%

CERTIFICATION

SCORE/GRADE

2020

BRC Packaging

NSF

B

2021

BRC Packaging

NSF

A

2022

BRC Packaging

NSF

A

YEAR

AUDITING BODY

2023

BRC Packaging

NSF

AA+

UNANNOUNCED

2024

BRC Packaging

NSF

AA

EXPERIENCED QUALITY TEAM

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PINNPACK's Quality/Food Safety team is lead by an experienced and successful Director, who is supported by a passionate and educated team of inspectors and technicians. Combined with state-of-art equipment found in a newly renovated Quality Lab, the quality team can perform most tests needed to ensure the quality of our products are the highest and meet customer specs.

SOME OF THE TESTING WE CAN DO:

Cold Storage Testing

This is to ensure our products that are frozen don't crack when frozen

I.V. Testing

We test the I.V. of our material, sheet, and finished products.

Incoming Raw Material Testing

We test all incoming raw material to ensure it meets all quality and food safety specifications.

Dimensional Analysis

To ensure consistent gram weight and material thickness

Stack & Load Testing

We test to ensure our products are built strong to withstand display stacking

Drop Testing

Haze/Clarity/Color Monitoring

This maintains clear parts clear, and that color items have the correct tint according to specifications.

Functional Testing

For parts that lock/close/fit together

GMp
FS
Audits
QC

REGULATORY DOCUMENTS

Looking for document? Download any regulatory document that you may need

Allergen Statement

BPA Statement

Food Contact Compliance Statement

Country of Origin Statement

DOCUMENT

DOWNLOAD

Food Safety & Quality Statement

PDF

HACCP Compliance Statement

Letter of Guarantee

Kosher Statement

Prop 65 Statement

Sustainability & Recyclability Statement

Reduction of Toxics in Packaging

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CONTACT QUALITY DEPARTMENT

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