FOOD SAFETY
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?
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMPs)
GMPs refer to the conduct and practices of everyone to prevent contamination and ensure our products are safe.
SOME GMPs WE FOLLOW:
Always Wash Your Hands
Wear Appropriate PPE
No Food/Drink or Smoking Allowed Inside
No Jewelry Allowed
(For Safety and Food Safety)
Wear Your Face Mask
(For COVID)
FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS/POLICIES
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
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
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
REGULATORY DOCUMENTS
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