Bell Flavors & Fragrances achieves SQF recertification
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has announced the completion of its 2017 Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level 3 Recertification audit for its Northbrook, Ill., headquarters and has achieved top ratings of “excellent” for the seventh year in a row.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has announced the completion of its 2017 Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level 3 Recertification audit for its Northbrook, Ill., headquarters and has achieved top ratings of “excellent” for the seventh year in a row. The recertification had corroborated Bell’s continuing effort to maintain a clean and orderly facility at each of its locations. The standard operating procedures (SOP) at Bell also ensures that each Bell employee is knowledgeable of and follows SQF standards.
Bell has reached its goal to have each flavor manufacturing location worldwide obtain its Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Certification. Respective of each country, all locations have received its SQF Certification or FSSC2200 Certification as of November 2017.
“The SQF standard is an internationally recognized food safety standard that, when certified, tells the world that our Quality Management System conforms to food safety regulations,” said Thomas Fortman, vice president of manufacturing at Bell. “It means we are committed to continuous improvement and that Bell practices good manufacturing standards.”