The Schumacher Packaging Group has received the globally recognised BRC certificate for its plant in Forchheim, Germany.
The certification of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) confirms that Schumacher Packaging's hygiene, quality and safety standards in the production of food packaging are at the highest international level. The BRC standards are determined by several retail chains as binding norms that are effective far beyond the UK. The packaging manufacturer underwent a comprehensive audit by TÜV Rheinland to receive the certificate.
"We are proud to reinforce the trust of our customers with the successful BRC certification," says Managing Director Hendrik Schumacher. "At the same time, this strengthens our position as a packaging specialist, including in the food sector, and allows us to exploit a new customer base."
With the certificate Schumacher Packaging can now prove that the examined plant in Forchheim fully satisfies the specifications of the BRC and has passed the audit with huge success. The BRC certificate firstly documents the strict adherence to hygiene regulations intended to prevent the contamination of packaging materials for food. Secondly, it verifies the detailed documentation of packaging processes, complete traceability of materials and strict quality controls at Schumacher Packaging.
The Forchheim plant laid the foundation for the safe production of food packaging as early as 2019. With the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certification, Schumacher Packaging established a concept of measures for reducing risks in packaging production that can affect food purity. The recently acquired BRC certificate not only includes the HACCP concept, but supplements it with other aspects that are essential for manufacturing products that are safe and do not contravene food regulations.
In the coming years, Schumacher Packaging plans to have further sites certified in line with the BRC. The management is currently considering which plants are suitable for this. Furthermore, the packaging manufacturer aspires to consistently receive a very good result in the annual BRC audit, consequently sustaining its high level in the long term.
The Schumacher Packaging Group is one of the largest family-run manufacturers of corrugated and solid board packaging solutions.
