INDEVCO North America’s member company INDEVCO Plastics has successfully received the Safe Quality Food Institute’s (SQFI) Food Safety Code Edition 9 certification.

This certification signifies that INDEVCO Plastics’ food packaging materials and other offerings are in compliance with the SQFI's comprehensive set of protocols and guidelines that help in safeguarding consumers.

Edition 9 is the latest benchmark developed by the SQFI for food safety and quality management after its previous version - Edition 8.1.

In order to obtain the latest certification, INDEVCO Plastics completed an extensive assessment process to externally validate its manufacturing methods, systems and procedures.

The company said that this certification process covered a thorough evaluation of various critical areas, including in stringent packaging material traceability, supplier assurance, allergen control measures, and proactive environmental monitoring.

According to INDEVCO North America’s chief manufacturing officer Chady Zablit, the latest milestone marks a crucial achievement for its facility in Longview, Texas, US.

“It validates our relentless pursuit of excellence in food safety and underscores our commitment to delivering safe and high-quality food packaging materials,” Zablit added.

INDEVCO Plastics’ petrochemical packaging production plant in Texas, which was launched in 2015, was set up to address the packaging needs of the petrochemical market in the US.

INDEVCO and its member companies specialise in designing and manufacturing sustainable circular packaging solutions for different industries.

INDEVCO's Sales and Marketing vice-president Demetri Papachristopoulos added: “SQF Code Edition 9 certification strengthens our position as a trusted supplier in the industry.

“It is a testament that we aim to provide our customers with the safest and highest quality food packaging products that meet and exceed standards.”