Press Release August 20, 2014
Global Leader in Liner Industry Achieves BRC/GFSI Certification
Selig Group's Forrest, IL closure seal manufacturing facility has recently received the highest level certification, Grade A, under the British Retail Consortium's (BRC) Global Standards for Packaging and Packaging Materials. By utilizing principles from ISO, HACCP, and GMP, the BRC has become one of the most highly respected food safety standards in the world. Selig is believed to be the only global liner supplier to have achieved this significant industry recognition.
Selig's BRC audit was conducted at Selig - Forrest on July 24-25th, 2014 by one of the major certification bodies in the world, UL-DQS, Inc. By receiving an 'A'grade rating, Selig - Forrest has significantly strengthened its food safety standards and practices.
The BRC certification is one of several progams that meet the requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The BRC was the first standard to be recognized as meeting the GFSI requirements. The GFSI is an internationally recognized food safety standard that has been led by several major food retailers and producers, such as McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Mondelez, and Danone. The GFSI charter is continuous improvement of food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide. GFSI provides a platform for collaboration between some of the world's leading food safety experts from retailer, manufacturer and food service companies, service providers associated with the food supply chain, packaging companies, other international orgnizations, academia, and government.
Selig Group's Swiss and UK operations have previously received BRC Grade A Certification. In addition, Selig-Canada is currently preparing for BRC certification, converting its food safety standards from the ASI certification program.
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About Selig Group
Selig Group is the world's leading and largest manufacturer of closure liners and induction seals. Selig has been meeting the needs of the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Neutraceutical, Agricultural, Personal Care and Chemical industries for over 120 years. Four manufacturing locations (USA, Canada, UK, Switzerland) and a large broker network assure supply and service globally. The half-moon tabbed Lift 'n' Peel and Top Tab liners are consumer preferred for ease of removal. These products and industry- leading Safe-Gard, FoilSeal, and Uni-Gard, brand product families are trusted by market-leading companies on billions of products a year to provide freshness, safety, leak protection, and tamper evidence.
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Matthew O'Donnell, Marketing Specialist
modonnell@seligsealing.com
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