SMC Packaging Group is proud to announce that their Arrowhead Containers Division has attained AIB Certification as a supplier of Nonfood Contact Packaging for the second consecutive year.
The American Institute of Baking (AIB) has long focused on improving the manufacture of quality products through enhancing employee skills and awareness. Utilizing education and training to promote consistent high-level performance has resulted in a well-respected certification that is recognized industry wide.
The AIB Superior Rating was first achieved by Arrowhead Containers in 2009. The system was then updated to comply with the newly revised AIB Standards that were put into effect for 2010.
The AIB Standards for Inspection of Nonfood Contact Packaging Manufacturing Facilities and the associated system audit includes five categories.
1. Operational Methods and Personnel Practices. Used to indicate how a facility can prevent people and processes from contaminating a product.
2. Maintenance for Food Safety. Addresses issues related to equipment, buildings, and structures.
3. Cleaning Practices – Provides for cleaning guidelines to prevent contamination.
4. Integrated Pest Management – Provides a strategy used to ensure that pests do not adulterate products.
5. Adequacy of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs – Used to ensure that the program has been designed and implemented to ensure consistency across the facility. Arrowhead Containers was audited by an AIB Inspector in February 2010 and retained their Superior Rating. The process of certification included an in-depth review of manufacturing procedures, process control, and product safety program adequacy.
SMC Packaging Group is proud to announce that their Arrowhead Containers Division has attained AIB Certification as a supplier of Nonfood Contact Packaging for the second consecutive year.