Markem-Imaje, part of Dover and a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions and industrial marking and coding systems, announced that it has received the BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) certification for Packaging Materials. The certification is a globally recognized benchmark that validates that products are safe, legally compliant and high quality.
Markem-Imaje achieved the certification at its manufacturing site for Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) inks in Bourg-Lès-Valence, France, following a rigorous assessment by a third-party certification body. The certification confirms that Markem-Imaje’s CIJ inks and additives meet the leading global standards for manufacturing practice.
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“The BRC standard is one of the most ambitious certifications applicable to the production process for marking and coding inks. We are very proud of this recognition and the hard work and commitment of our team. We ultimately expect to achieve this certification at all of our ink manufacturing sites,” said Mark Rapposelli, Vice President of Product Development and Engineering at Markem-Imaje.
Recognized by the international industrial sector’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the certification helps Markem-Imaje’s food-producing customers worldwide to safely build consumer and partner trust throughout the entire supply chain. Markem-Imaje’s Grade A certification demonstrates a commitment to food safety and compliance with marking and coding inks above and beyond the company’s competitors, which is increasingly important amid heightened consumer focus on food fraud, hygiene, product safety and supply chain transparency.
The BRCGS provides a robust framework in quality management including both hazard and risk assessment analysis and guaranteed hygiene requirements. The certification covers:
- Inks and additives for inkjet printers for coding and marking with direct or indirect food contact.
- Inks and additives for marking on primary and secondary packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other markets.
SOURCE: PR Newswire