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Today, we\u2019re breaking each down and diving into why they\u2019re important.\u00a0SQF CertificationThe SQF (or Safe Quality Food) certification is a global set of standards for food safety around the world. Throughout the manufacturing process, a product is tested to guarantee it meets these strict guidelines. When compared to the FDA\/USDA standards used in the United States,\u00a0 the SQF certification has stricter measures to follow.At Versa Pak, each of our team members goes through continuous SQF training. We are audited annually to ensure we meet the SQF standards. In fact, Versa Pak has been designated as an excellent SQF-rated manufacturer and will be used to train new SQF auditors on what the ideal program should look like within a company.See Versa Pak\u2019s SQF Certification.FDA StatementAnother certification your plastic packaging manufacturer should have is an FDA statement. FDA statements are a guarantee that the bags and films manufactured at the plant comply with FDA regulations in 21 CFR ss 177.1520, (c) (3.1a), subject to conditions of use and food type limitations described in the regulations.At Versa Pak, we have an FDA statement on file that guarantees our polyethylene bags and films meet the FDA\/USDA requirements. As with any purchase order that must meet certain food safety requirements, we will designate on the purchase order to use FDA-compliant resins and follow quality measures throughout the manufacturing process.See Versa Pak\u2019s FDA Statement.Non-Allergen and RoHS StatementsIn order to meet dietary guidelines, your plastic packaging manufacturer should also hold non-allergen and RoHS statements. Non-allergen statements guarantee resins do not include any of the following 18 major allergens:PeanutsSoybeansMilkEggsFishShellfishTree nutsWheatSesame seedsMustard seedsAlmondsBrazil nutsCashewsHazelnutsMacadamia nutsPecansPine nutsPistachiosWalnutsRoHS Statements indicate that the manufacturer\u2019s residents do not add cadmium, chromium, lead or mercury, nor are those elements present during the resin manufacturing process. At Versa Pak, we hold both of these certifications.See Versa Pak\u2019s Non-Allergen Statement & RoHS Statement.Interstate Milk ShippersThe Interstate Milk Shippers (IMS) single-service manufacturer certification is an online guide that lists manufacturers who have been certified by Milk Sanitation Rating Officers. To be included on this list, manufacturers must meet the requirements from the USPHS\/FDA Grade \u201cA\u201d Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, achieving a Sanitation Compliance Rating of 90 or better.Versa Pak has been certified as a partial plant listing on the IMS list. Like the SQF certification, our Celina, Ohio, manufacturing facility has to be regularly audited to ensure we meet the requirements.\u00a0See Versa Pak\u2019s IMS Certification.Learn More About Food-Grade Poly Bags and Films\u201cBy meeting these regulatory requirements, we\u2019re able to guarantee our products are able to go above and food safety standards,\u201d says Versa Pak Sales Manager Jeff Knapke. \u201cOur quality department is committed to ensuring that our products meet these rigorous requirements and more. Plus, they ensure our customers can know the quality of our products and process, even if they can\u2019t make it to visit our plant.\u201dIf you have any questions about Versa Pak\u2019s certifications and compliance documents, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us at sales@versa-pak.com. We\u2019ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. If you\u2019re interested in a custom-manufactured food-grade polyethylene bag or film, simply fill out our request form!Request a Custom Quote"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.versa-pak.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Common Food Safety Certifications for Poly Bags & Films","item":"https:\/\/www.versa-pak.com\/blog\/food-safety-certifications-compliance\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]